Grove Hill, AL Area Cold Cases

Name

Robert Brown

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 10:07 am, west precinct officers were responding to a call of a person shot in the 1000 block of tin mill road.Officers arrived on the scene and observed an adult male victim unresponsive, inside of a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.The preliminary investigation suggests family members had not heard from the victim since yesterday, august 12, 2023, around noontime. The family members became concerned and began searching for the victim. A family member located the victim’s vehicle parked at the incident location in the parking lot. When the family member approached the vehicle, they observed the victim inside, suffering from a gunshot wound and called the police.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Jordan Melton

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 8:30 am, north precinct officers were dispatched to a report of two firefighters shot at fire station # 9.Officers arrived on the scene when they learned two firefighters had been shot inside fire station # 9.Birmingham fire and rescue (bfr) personnel transported the two injured firefighters to a local area hospital. They both suffered serious injuries.One of the firefighters, jordan melton, succumbed to his injuries on monday, july 17, 2023.The preliminary investigation has revealed that an unknown suspect(s) shot the two firefighters while they were inside fire station # 9. The shooting appears to have taken place near the bay doors.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Jarvis Conley Jr

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 8:50 pm, west precinct officers were dispatched to a shot spotter alert call in the 900 block of 25th street southwest.Officers arrived on the scene and observed jarvis conley jr. Lying next to a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Officers observed an adult female in the area suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue (bfr) personnel arrived on the scene and then pronounced jarvis conley jr. Deceased.Bfr transported the adult female victim to a local area hospital; she suffered serious injuries.The preliminary investigation suggests the gunshot victims went to the area and then were involved in a verbal argument with a party they knew. Shots were fired.There was a heavy police presence on the scene; officers believed the suspect was still in the area. Officers were able to talk a person of interest into coming outside of a residence. The person of interest was taken into custody free of incident. The person of interest was transported to bpd headquarters where he will be interviewed by homicide detectives. Omicide detectives will present case information to the jefferson county district attorney’s office who will then decide whether criminal charges should be filed.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Ke’mon Nord

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 8:45 pm, south precinct officers were dispatched to the 200 block of 3rd avenue southwest on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene and entered an apartment complex parking lot when they observed two adult males lying unresponsive suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and rescue (bfr) personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Bfr transported a second male to uab hospital with life-threatening- injuries. The preliminary investigation suggests there was large altercation the parking lot when multiple individuals began firing at one another. Shot spotter registered over twenty rounds fired.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Marquis Black Jr

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 1:25 p.M. A south precinct officer was patrolling the 900 block of 47th street north when the officer heard several gunshots being fired. Shot spotter alerts directed the officer to a nearby apartment building in the 900 block of 47th street north. The officer observed the victim lying unresponsive in a courtyard suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Bryant Myers

Age

40

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The preliminary investigation suggests an unknown suspect fired multiple shots at the victim prior to fleeing the scene in an unknown vehicle

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Carolyn Worthy

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 12:43am on oct 16, 1989 local volunteer firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at the worthy home which is located one mile off interstate 59/20 on alabama highway 216. The bodies of both victims were found in the house. Initial investigation revealed that both victims were shot and killed when they returned home from a sunday night church service where mrs. Worthy served as choir director. The house was then intentionally set on fire in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence of the crime. Ac worthy served as an officer at the local vfw post bessemer. He was known to carry large amounts of cash on his person. One month after the murders, investigators were contacted by an agent with the florida department of law enforcement concerning a double homicide of an elderly couple in graceville florida in january of that same year. On january 29, 1989 robert f. Mcrae, sr. Age 72 and his wife, katherine p. Mcrae, age 70 were found murdered in their residence in graceville florida. The couple was discovered after neighborhood children went to the mcrae residence to visit and found two ski masks lying near the back door. The children became frightened and ran to a neighbor's house to report the discovery. The graceville police department was summoned and, upon entry, found the bodies of mr. And mrs. Mcrae. Mrs. Mcrae was thumbed cuffed behind her back and both she and her husband had been shot in the head. Upon comparing the two cases, evidence found at both crimes scenes determined that the two cases were linked

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Jonathan Edmond

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 11:20 am, west precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of new hill avenue on report of a person down. Officers arrived on the scene when they observed the victim lying unresponsive near the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Asia Johnson

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

At approximately 7:45 pm, birmingham 9-1-1 received a call regarding an unresponsive female at 71st street and 1st avenue north. Upon arrival, east precinct officers responded to the location and observed ms. Johnson suffering from an unknown injury. Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene and attempted cpr to no avail. She was pronounced deceased on the scene. A homicide detective and evidence technician arrived at the scene of what was believed to be an unclassified death at the time.The jefferson county medical examiner’s office contacted the birmingham police department to advise the victim’s death should be classified as a homicide. Currently, there is no one in custody.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Phillip Bailey

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 8:35 p.M. West precinct officers were dispatched to a person shot call in the 1900 block of 13th avenue west.Officers arrived on the scene and then observed the victim lying unresponsive near a curb suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Robert White

Age

43

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At around 9:30 pm, north precinct officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of 31st avenue north on report of a person shot. Officers arrived on the scene when they observed the victim lying in the roadway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was hanging out with a group of friends when an unknown suspect(s) began firing upon the group; the gunfire struck the victim.

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Jesse Valone

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At approximately 11:55 a.M., west precinct officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of 30th street southwest on report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a silver dodge pickup truck parked on the street. Upon further investigation, officers observed a male who was unresponsive in the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Birmingham fire and rescue personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced the victim deceased

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Sandra Huckleberry

Age

55

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Centreville Police Department

Name

Shannon Steele

Age

29

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Demopolis Police Department

Name

Johnathan Jackson

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The other victim’s identity will be released upon formal identification and notification of next of kin. At approximately 3:18 a.M., officers from west precinct responded to a shot spotter call at 2010 48th place southwest. Officers arrived and observed a male victim lying on the ground next to a car with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. Officers also observed the identified victim, johnathan jackson unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Birmingham fire and rescue responded to the scene and both victims were pronounced deceased. There are limited details in this investigation. There are no suspects in custody. Detectives have not established a motive

Agency

Birmingham

Name

Serafin Maldonado

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 18, 1999 at approximately 1:30am, unknown suspects entered the home of serafin maldonado located in the 12000 block of bone camp road (northport) in tuscaloosa county. Maldonado was dragged from his bed and was beaten to death by the suspects.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Carrie Bowles

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 13, 1996, 35 year old carrie loraine bowles was murdered in her residence in old mill trace subdivision off keenes mill road in the cottondale area of tuscaloosa county. She was found dead in her residence by a family member. Carrie had been shot. It is unknown if she knew her attacker.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

3438

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On april 18, 1982 an unidentified female was found deceased on the bank of the black warrior river in romulus. The female had been murdered by strangulation. This female was described as a white female, 34-38 years old, 5'-4" tall and weighing 110-115 lbs. She had dark brown hair, a somewhat ruddy complexion, and had a scar over her right eye below her eyebrow. A partial upper denture was in place. She was dressed in tennis shoes (size 7), blue knit pants with a stretch waistband, long-sleeved blue shirt (brand: "Preppy"), white bra and white panties. The female was never positively identified and no suspect has been charged with her death.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Jennifer Dorch

Age

24

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On march 9, 1991, the body of a 24-year-old female, jennifer watkins dorch, was found stabbed to death in her mobile home on hwy 43 in northport. The murder happened sometime after she returned home around 4:30am from a night out. She was found deceased in her residence later that day by a relative. No suspect has been charged with her death.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Paula Ellis

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In the spring of 1973 an 18 year old female from miami, florida, paula ellis, was a freshman at the university of alabama. On the night of april 21, 1973 ellis left her residence at martha parham hall and rode a bicycle to a concert being held on the university of alabama campus. The nitty gritty dirt band was playing a midnight concert on woods quad. Before noon the following day, easter sunday, her body was found approximately 10 miles away. Ellis had been strangled and her body dumped from a bridge. No suspect has ever been arrested in this case.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Brenda Green

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brenda kay green, at 15 at the time of her disappearance, has been missing from brookwood alabama since july 1988. She was dropped off at a friend's house in a rural part of tuscaloosa county (brookwood) on july 2, 1988. The friend was not at home so she stayed at the house to wait. He mother received a telephone call from her later that day but never saw her again.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Jeremy Dunn

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jeremy lee dunn location: wooded area off dudley road in coaling (tuscaloosa co) al. On 6/18/03, 21-year-old jeremy lee dunn aka "Opie" was found dead in a wooded area near a railroad bridge of dudley road in the area of coaling (tuscaloosa co) al. He had been bound and shot. Victim had been seen less than an hour before walking to a store in the holt community.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Acie Worthy

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 12:43am on oct 16, 1989 local volunteer firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at the worthy home which is located one mile off interstate 59/20 on alabama highway 216. The bodies of both victims were found in the house. Initial investigation revealed that both victims were shot and killed when they returned home from a sunday night church service where mrs. Worthy served as choir director. The house was then intentionally set on fire in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence of the crime. Ac worthy served as an officer at the local vfw post bessemer. He was known to carry large amounts of cash on his person. One month after the murders, investigators were contacted by an agent with the florida department of law enforcement concerning a double homicide of an elderly couple in graceville florida in january of that same year. On january 29, 1989 robert f. Mcrae, sr. Age 72 and his wife, katherine p. Mcrae, age 70 were found murdered in their residence in graceville florida. The couple was discovered after neighborhood children went to the mcrae residence to visit and found two ski masks lying near the back door. The children became frightened and ran to a neighbor's house to report the discovery. The graceville police department was summoned and, upon entry, found the bodies of mr. And mrs. Mcrae. Mrs. Mcrae was thumbed cuffed behind her back and both she and her husband had been shot in the head. Upon comparing the two cases, evidence found at both crimes scenes determined that the two cases were linked

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Mary Loper

Age

27

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

George County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dan Anderson

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Kevin Slater

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Ronald Anderson

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Michael Surber

Age

5060

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

This photo is a person of interest in the 11/12/2009 homicide of michael surber of ocean springs. Two days before his body was discovered, michael left skeeter`s billiards in gulfport with the attached individual. His body was found in his linda circle home in ocean springs. He died from stab wounds. The person of interest would be approximately 50-60 years old now. He is described as 5`-8" up to 6 feet tall. This person could frequent clubs and casinos.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Moriah Ludwig

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Moriah danielle ludwig was reported missing in 2018 by family members after 4 years of no contact. Her last contact with police was october 31, 2014. Ludwig is a biracial female with brown eyes that stands at 5'3" - 5'4" and weighs 90-110 lbs. Her natural hair color is dark brown, but she was known to dye her hair lighter colors. She has a scar on her stomach and several tattoos including: a vine (right hand), michael jordan symbol (right forearm), large design with word "Love" (right upper arm), peace sign (hand), stars and "Jeri" (wrist), bow (right breast), heart (side of lower back), and "Michael" (thigh). She was 20 years old at the time of her disappearance. The harrison county sheriff's department is investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Allen Turner

Age

73

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Allen eugene turner was last seen walking in the 1800 block of campbell circle in harrison county, ms on june 10, 2019. He has not been seen since. Family members say that turner suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgement. He was last seen wearing a light colored plaid jeans and and blue jeans. Turner is a black male with brown eyes and short salt and pepper hair on the sides of his head with a balding spot in the middle. He is 6 feet tall and is described as weighing 140-220 lbs. He was 68 years old at the time of his disappearance. The harrison county sheriff's department is currently investigating his case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Tommie Harris II

Age

63

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Tommie melvin harris, ii was last seen on july 1, 2019, leaving the residence he shared with roommates on success road in saucier, ms. He had often left for days at a time but always returned. He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, and tan combat boots. Harris is a caucasian male with sandy hair and blue eyes. He stands at 5'8" and weighs 170-180 lbs. He has several identifying scars (right arm, left shoulder, left forearm, abdomen, chine, and both knees) and tattoos (left forearm, right forearm, and right upper arm). He was 58 years old at the time of his disappearance. His case is being investigated by the harrison county sheriff's department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Ivory Lewis

Age

43

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ivory lewis was last seen being released from the harrison county adult detention center. A family member was supposed to pick him up, but he was gone before they arrived. Lewis suffers from a limited mental capacity and only knows a few family members. He was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. He is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 114 lbs. The gulfport police department is investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Desiray Wangle

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Desiray hope wangle was last seen on june 1, 2017 in the 400 block of east stevens circle in gulfport, ms. She has not been heard from since. Wangle is a caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5' 6" - 5' 7" and weighing approximately 130 lbs. She has both ears pierced a numerous tattoos. Wangle has "Love" and "Hate" on both wrists, "Nick" on the left side of her chest, "Timothy" on her stomach, and a butterfly with "Bella" on her arm. The gulfport police department is investigating her case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Oscar Wilcher

Age

44

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Oscar wilcher was last seen on december 25, 2013, leaving 3113 7th ave apt b in gulfport, ms in an unidentified vehicle driven by an unidentified individual. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, white pants, and an orange ball cap. Wilcher is a hispanic male with medium length black hair, brown eyes, and a light moustache. He stands at approximately 5'4" and weighs 180-200 lbs. He also has a scar on the right side of his head, a tattoo of a cross on his right forearm, and "Wilcher" tattooed on his left forearm. Wilcher was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. His case is being investigated by the gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Rico Hawkins

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Around 7:20 pm on february 4, 2022, a shooting in the 5100 block of potomac drive in pascagoula, ms left 3 victims injured, one of which was rico bondaro hawkins. He, along with the other two victims, was transported to singing river hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His case is being investigated by the pascagoula police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Eric Barnes

Age

54

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Eric dean barnes was found deceased in his home in the 3500 block of azalea street in moss point, ms by family members on august 24, 2022. He had been shot to death. Barnes was 52 years old at the time of his death. No leads have been found at this time. The moss point police department is currently investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Ozell Addison Jr

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 7, 2022 ozell addison, jr. Was found deceased in a car behind an alley at 2011 31st street in gulfport, ms. He had died from a single gunshot wound. Ozell, jr. Was only 19 years old at the time of his death.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Jonathan Patterson

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jonathan cardero patterson died in the early morning hours of may 19, 2022, from a gunshot wound. The drive-by shooting occurred in the 3800 block of johnson street in moss point, ms. Patterson was 35 years old at the time of his death. The moss point police department is currently investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Karol Bolton

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On september 7, 2013, karol annette bolton was shot at a party at the o'neal road apartments in gulfport, ms. Bolton was 18 years old at the time of her death. Her case is being investigated by the gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Asia Norman

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Asia briana norman was shot to death along with two others, lindsay hurr and george kirkland, on december 22, 2019, in the 620 block of old stag road in moss point, ms. Both norman and kirkland died on the scene, while hurr succumbed to her injuries on january 5, 2020. Norman was 19 years old at the time of her death. The moss point police department is currently working this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Lindsay Hurr

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lindsay foster hurr was a victim of a deadly shooting along with two others, george kirkland and asia norman, on december 22, 2019, in the 620 block of old stag road in moss point, ms. Both kirkland and norman died on the scene, while hurr succumbed to her injuries on january 5, 2020. Hurr was 37 years old at the time of her death. The moss point police department is currently working this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

George Kirkland

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

George antoine kirkland was shot to death along with two others, lindsay hurr and asia norman, on december 22, 2019, in the 620 block of old stag road in moss point, ms. Both kirkland and norman died on the scene, while hurr succumbed to her injuries on january 5, 2020. Kirkland was 32 years old at the time of his death. The moss point police department is currently working this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Shawn Martin Jr

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shawn elliot martin, jr. Was initially reported as a missing person on march 23, 2019, after his family had not heard from him in two days. He had been on his way to atlanta. His body was found a month later on april 13, in a wooded area on molden street. Martin, jr. Had been shot to death. He was only 27 years old at the time of his death. His case is currently being investigated by the moss point police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Willie Burns Jr

Age

40

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Willie james burns, jr. Was shot to death on december 11, 2018, in a vehicle on the side of earl boulevard in moss point, ms. He was 40 years old at the time of his death. The moss point police department is currently investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kellie Guy

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On january 18, 2018, kellie remmone guy was found shot to death in a vehicle behind the abandoned ed mayo school at 6001 orange grove road in moss point, ms. He was 24 years old at the time of his death. The moss point police department is investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Christopher Smith

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Around 9:00 pm on november 30, 2013, officers responded to a shooting in the 5400 block of gregory street in moss point, ms. Christopher douglas smith was found shot to death. He was 22 years old at the time of his murder.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Tyrone Powell

Age

51

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tyrone powell was found shot to death on dunham street in pascagoula, ms. He was 51 years old at the time of his death. Investigated by pascagoula police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Maxwell Phillips

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Maxwell isley phillips was found dead with gunshot wounds at 3004 8th avenue in gulfport, ms. He was 31 years old at the time of his death. Investigated by gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Robin Coultas-Rodriguez

Age

20

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Robin annette coultas-rodriguez was found dead in shallow water off bells ferry road in gulfport, ms. She was 20 years old at the time of her death. Investigated by harrison county sheriff's office.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Jane Doe - Wiggins

Age

3446

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jane doe's skeletal remains were found in a wooded area off hwy 26 in wiggins, ms. She was a caucasian female, aged 34-46, with expensive dental work. Investigated by harrison county sheriff's office and stone county sheriff's office.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers