Death Valley, CA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Schiller

Name

Deverrie Schiller

Age

23

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

California City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Medina

Name

Larry Medina

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On 2/6/2006, Moreno was stabbed to death at a residence in the Los Serranos area of Chino Hills.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Salas

Name

Eliseo Salas

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 7/15/2007, Salas was attending a party on London Ave in Rancho Cucamonga. He was shot and killed after an argument with a Hispanic male.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Bradley

Name

Tyrone Bradley

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 1/31/2005, Bradley was found shot to death near 20280 Serrano Road in Apple Valley. He had just left his girlfriend’s apartment before he was killed.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Kalvi Jackson

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 08/18/2005, Jackson was at an apartment complex in Hesperia. Two Hispanic males approached him and asked if he was a gang member. During the altercation Jackson was shot and killed.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Boudoin

Name

Elbert Boudoin

Age

34

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 04/01/2006, Boudoin was found deceased in Victorville. He was an aspiring rap artist who went by the name “Fat Rat”. He was last seen at 2EXTREME4 Recording Studio in San Bernardino.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Jeter

Name

Brandon Jeter

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 11/2/2006, Jeter was shot while inside his vehicle near the area of Osbun Street and Eureka Street in San Bernardino.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Alvarez

Name

Elias Alvarez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 12/06/2005, Elias was found deceased inside his vehicle. His vehicle was parked on La Mesa Road in Victorville. Elias owned a landscaping business and was a resident of Pomona. His route covered the Pomona area, but not the Victor Valley.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Hakim

Name

Daren Hakim

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On March 18th, 2009 masked gunmen forced their way into Hakim’s Rancho Cucamonga residence. Hakim was subsequently shot and killed. The suspects drove a red/maroon Nissan Frontier and a silver full sized pick up.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Camyone Williams

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 10/12/2009, Williams was shot and killed outside the Karma nightclub in Victorville. Williams was from Arizona but had family in Ontario and Pomona.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Meza

Name

Carlos Meza

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 03/03/2009, Carlos Meza was getting into his black 2003 Hummer H2 in the Rite Aid parking lot at Amethyst and Bear Valley in the City of Victorville. Meza was approached by an unknown suspect and was shot to death.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Sites-fenton

Name

Suzanne Sites-fenton

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 04/16/2001, Suzanne was found deceased in the desert near the intersections of Mariposa Road and Ranchero Street in Hesperia. On 04/13/2001, Suzanne had been reported as missing person when she failed to return home from work. Suzanne worked at the Victor Valley Mall. Suzanne was last seen alive by co-workers when her shift ended

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Guerrero

Name

Lorenzo Guerrero

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 11/18/1995, Guerrero's body was found in a rocky hillside area along Hwy 18 in unincorporated Apple Valley

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Reyes

Name

Otto Reyes

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 06/09/1996, two Hispanic males entered the business “Botanica San Francisco De Assisi” located at 14683 7th Street, Victorville and robbed Otto at gunpoint. During the robbery Otto was shot to death. The suspects fled in a black 2 door 1980’s Chevy Blazer

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Rowles

Name

Colette Rowles

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Colette Rowles was reported missing from Hesperia. On 01/31/1997, Colette was found deceased in a dirt field in Summit Valley (Oak Hills).

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Stennis

Name

Deamond Stennis

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 08/26/1999, multiple suspects entered Lamont Stennis' residence on Zuni Rd. in Apple Valley and shot him to death.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Esparza

Name

Jesse Esparza

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 10/13/1999, Jesse Esparza was at home in Spring Valley Lake (Victorville) caring for his three children when there was a knock at his door. When Jesse opened the door he was shot and killed.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Guardado

Name

Manuel Guardado

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 10/30/1999, Manuel Guardado & his friends were at Lazer Daze on Ramona Avenue in Victorville. When they drove away some Hispanic males in a brown 1990's Oldsmobile sedan shot and killed Manuel. (

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Augustine

Name

Aaron Augustine

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 10/16/1994, Augustine's body was found near Kramer Junction. He was from San Pedro

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Walker

Name

Jeff Walker

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On 12/04/1992, Jeff Walker was found stabbed to death outside his apartment, located at 23330 Yucca Loma Road, Apple Valley

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Nixon

Name

Steven Nixon

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbed

Info

On July 16, 1992, at approximately 1935 hours, Sheriff’s dispatch received a telephone call of a man found stabbed to death inside an apartment located at 16784 Sultana Street, Hesperia. The victim was later identified as Steven Nixon. Prior to the discovery of the homicide a tenant saw two black males exit Steven’s apartment and get into a yellow 1978 Toyota Celica. The Celica had orange colored pin stripes and was lowered. Steven was employed at the High Desert Auto Wash in Hesperia.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Vogler

Name

Ryan Vogler

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Friday, July 24, 1992, around midnight a double murder occurred at the Sherwood Villa Apartment Complex on Arlette Dr. in Victorville. The victims were found inside an apartment where Daniel Olvera lived. Both victims were transported to local hospitals and later died of gunshot wounds. Witnesses heard gunshots and saw one Hispanic male leaving the area. Witnesses also saw a white truck and tan or brown Buick rapidly leaving the area. Daniel was associated with the Eastside Victoria Gang (ESV) out of Victorville, California.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Olvera

Name

Daniel Olvera

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Friday, July 24, 1992, around midnight a double murder occurred at the Sherwood Villa Apartment Complex on Arlette Dr. in Victorville. The victims were found inside an apartment where Daniel Olvera lived. Both victims were transported to local hospitals and later died of gunshot wounds. Witnesses heard gunshots and saw one Hispanic male leaving the area. Witnesses also saw a white truck and tan or brown Buick rapidly leaving the area. Daniel was associated with the Eastside Victoria Gang (ESV) out of Victorville, California.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Poindexter

Name

Esperanza Poindexter

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 02/16/1989 at 0304 hours, two black males entered the Circle K Market on Bear Valley Road in Hesperia. Suspect #1 picked up some merchandise and walked to the cash register as Suspect #2 acted as a look-out. Suspect #1 brandished a handgun and ordered Esperanza Poindexter (26 year old female) to give him all the cash in the register. When Esperanza opened the register there was a very small amount of cash inside it. Suspect #1 became upset and shot Esperanza to death. Both S#1 and S#2 fled the store on foot without any of the cash. A citizen witnessed the robbery and gave chase. S#1 then shot twice at the citizen causing him to stop. Suspect #1 was captured on the video surveillance. Both suspects were never located or identified

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Santos

Name

Herbert Santos

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On 03/21/1989, Herbert Santos was found stabbed to death on Stoddard Wells Road near Dante Street in Victorville. Herbert's vehicle was later located in North Hollywood. The motive appears to be robbery

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Camareno

Name

Robert Camareno

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 03/04/1981, Robert Camareno was found murdered on Boulder Road about one mile west of the I-15 Fwy. in Victorville. Robert's hands and ankles were bound with twine

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Hayes

Name

Theresa Hayes

Age

Cause of Death

Forcible Drowning

Info

On 05/16/1981, Theresa was found deceased in a bathtub full of water inside her residence. Theresa resided at 31231 E. Main Street, Barstow (Colonial Trailer Park). The cause of death was forcible drowning. Theresa had a one year old daughter who was found at the crime scene by neighbors.

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Simonson

Name

Carol Simonson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 12/10/1984, Carol was found deceased on Sidewinder Road near the 15 Freeway in Barstow. Carol was married to David Simonson. At the time of the homicide, David’s brother Jeff Simonson lived with Carol and David. David and Carol shared a red 1978 Chevy Camaro. Carol was a Private E-2 for the US Army and worked as a Battalion Legal Clerk at Fort Irwin. Carol was a hard worker, dependable and very responsible

Agency

San Bernadino

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

John Doe

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On august9, 2024, human remains were found on blm land with gunshot wounds.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Algee Jr

Name

Darin Algee Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On august 8, 2024, at 8:30 p.M., officers from convention center area command were dispatched to a report of a male shot on I-15 southbound, north of the flamingo road interchange. As officers approached the vehicle against the concrete wall of I-15, they located algee suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to umc where he was later pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Kauwalu-Mahoe

Name

Louis Kauwalu-Mahoe

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On july 25, 2024, at 10:23 p.M., patrol officers were dispatched to the intersection of alwill street and holly avenue in reference to a report of a shooting. As officers arrived, they located kauwalu-mahoe between apartment 1905 and 1909 suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to umc where he was later pronounced deceased

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Harvey

Name

Gerald Harvey

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On july 23, 2024, at 1:01 p.M., officers from enterprise area command (eac) were dispatched to a report of a shooting at the clubs at rhodes ranch, located at 8975 w. Warm springs road, las vegas, nevada. When officers arrived, they located harvey suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid until medical arrived and pronounced harvey deceased on scene.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Gill

Name

Lina Gill

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On february 4, 2024, at 10:45 p.M., las vegas fire and rescue received a 9-1-1 call stating gill had fallen. Gill later died on february 24, 2024, and it was determined that she died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Vidal Jr

Name

Michael Vidal Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On december 23, 2023, at 3:42 a.M., lvmpd dispatch received a 911 call from a witness reporting a shooting. Patrol officers responded to 3400 greenwood springs drive and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical transported the victim to umc with non-survivable injuries, where he was pronounced deceased several days later.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Kevin Lewis

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On november 20th, 2023, at approximately 5:19 a.M., officers were dispatched to reports of a male down in the alley, just north of 210 w. Monroe st. When officers arrived, they located the victim, kevin lewis, lying face down in the alley, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Lewis was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at the scene.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Tyrell Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On october 28 2023, lvmpd dispatch received a 911 call from a male who stated his friend had been shot. When officers arrived, they located jones suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical arrived a short time later and transported jones to umc, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Solis

Name

Angel Solis

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On october 26, 2023, lvmpd dispatch received numerous reports of a shooting inside the sportsmans royal manor located at 5600 boulder hwy. As officers arrived in the area, they were flagged down by a male who advised them his friend had been shot. The male directed officers to a vehicle, where they located solis in the driver seat, with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers removed solis from the vehicle and rendered aid to him until medical personnel arrived on the scene and pronounced him deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Webb

Name

Breanna Webb

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On august 6, 2023 at approximately 11:07 p.M., lvmpd dispatch received multiple reports of gunshots at 7017 s. Buffalo road. Patrol officers were dispatched and when they arrived, they located breanna webb unresponsive. Officers provided medical attention to webb until medical arrived and transported her to umc. Shortly after, lvmpd dispatch received a call from san martin hospital of a male (zayveon scott) who had also been shot and dropped off. Officers were later advised webb had been pronounced deceased. A short time later, scott was pronounced deceased at san martin.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Scott

Name

Zayveon Scott

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On august 6, 2023 at approximately 11:07 p.M., lvmpd dispatch received multiple reports of gunshots at 7017 s. Buffalo road. Patrol officers were dispatched and when they arrived, they located breanna webb unresponsive. Officers provided medical attention to webb until medical arrived and transported her to umc. Shortly after, lvmpd dispatch received a call from san martin hospital of a male (zayveon scott) who had also been shot and dropped off. Officers were later advised webb had been pronounced deceased. A short time later, scott was pronounced deceased at san martin.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Nicholson

Name

Darion Nicholson

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On july 5, 2023 at approximately 12:36 a.M., patrol officers were dispatched to 1925 walker street regarding a male who was shot. As officers arrived, they located darion nicholson on the sidewalk. Medical arrived on the scene a short time late and transported nicholson to umc, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Phillip Lewis

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On july 1, 2023 at approximately 11:54 p.M., lvmpd received reports of gunshots at the 7-eleven parking lot at 4151 boulder highway. As patrol officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Curtis Smith

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On april 1, 2023 at approximately 2:20 a.M., officers were dispatched to a shooting at tamara costa ct and sunrise mountain dr. At approximately 0256 hours, officers were notified that the victim was dropped off at centennial hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was later pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Rodriguez

Name

Richard Rodriguez

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On february 27th, 2023 at approximately 1:59 a.M., lvmpd dispatch received a 911 call from a witness reporting a shooting. Officers arrived and located the victim (rodriguez) in the middle of the street with a gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving measures until medical arrived at which time rodriguez was pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Huey

Name

Shella Huey

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On february 20, 2023 at 4:49 p.M., patrol officers were dispatched to a report of a deceased person behind the autozone, located at 3290 s. Nellis boulevard. Patrol officers responded to the scene and located a male and a female, who both appeared deceased. Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined the murders occurred late in the evening of february 17 or early in the morning of february 18. The clark county fire department arrived a short time later and pronounced them both deceased. The victims both died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Spoto

Name

Vincent Spoto

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On february 20, 2023 at 4:49 p.M., patrol officers were dispatched to a report of a deceased person behind the autozone, located at 3290 s. Nellis boulevard. Patrol officers responded to the scene and located a male and a female, who both appeared deceased. Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined the murders occurred late in the evening of february 17 or early in the morning of february 18. The clark county fire department arrived a short time later and pronounced them both deceased. The victims both died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Sanchez-Guzman

Name

Christopher Sanchez-Guzman

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On january 9, 2023 at approximately 2:34 a.M., officers were dispatched to an illegal shooting call at the toscana villas apartments, located at 4775 topaz street. Officers arrived and observed guzman to have multiple gunshot wounds. Medical arrived on the scene and later pronounced the victim deceased

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Vallien Jr

Name

Lynell Vallien Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On december 31, 2022 at approximately 12:25 a.M. Hours, lvmpd dispatch received a 911 call from witnesses stating a vehicle had driven up on the sidewalk and crashed on bonanza road near clarkway road. Witnesses further stated the driver appeared to be unresponsive. Upon arrival, patrol officers observed the driver suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Hill

Name

William Hill

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On november 26, 2022 at 1524 hours, lvmpd dispatch received a call stating the victim had been shot in front of 1117 hassell. Patrol and paramedics arrived and found the victim, hill, down in the street with gunshot wounds. Amr transported the victim to umc where he was later pronounced deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Teresa Johnson

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On august 4, 2022, lvmpd dispatch received a call of a female who was possibly deceased at nellis blvd and harmon ave. Patrol and medical arrived and pronounced the female deceased.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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cold-case-record__Isabell

Name

Donald Isabell

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On july 3, 2022, at approximately 0451 hours, patrol officers responded to a report of a battery call near sweet orange st and charleston blvd near the sloan wash. Patrol arrived and observed the victim unresponsive. Patrol summoned medical who arrived and transported him to sunrise hospital in critical but stable condition. On july 4, 2022, lvmpd homicide was notified that isabell had succumbed to his injuries at sunrise hospital.

Agency

Las Vegas MPD

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