Bel Air, MD Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Koontz

Name

Sharon Koontz

Age

26

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Sharon koontz’s body was found in a glen burnie motel room there were no signs of forced entry she was described as a streetwise prostitute who often took men to motel rooms

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Meadows

Name

Johnny Meadows

Age

34

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Steele

Name

Leonard Steele

Age

43

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Perryville, cecil county, maryland. More to follow.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Stauffer

Name

Jerry Alan Stauffer

Age

49

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On december 20, 1979, the victim attended a christmas party at his place of employment. After leaving the party, the victim went to another bar, harvey's, where he shot pool. The victim left harvey's and went to the lighthouse bar in havre de grace sometime around 1:00 a.M. It is unknown what time stauffer left the lighthouse bar. It is believed stauffer may have been in the company of two unidentified males at the time he left the bar.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Tyree Brown

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, december 31, 2007, at 12:10 am, tyree eugene brown (23) was found shot to death in a residence located in the 1800 block of grempler way in edgewood. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Pugh

Name

Charles Pugh

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 19, 2021, deputies from the harford county sheriff’s office responded to the area of 1700 crimson tree way, edgewood, maryland 21040. Charles pugh was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Scott

Name

Marilyn Scott

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 7, 2017, deputies responded to the area of 208 clarks ridge court, bel air, md, and found marilyn scott deceased inside her vehicle.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Richard Jackson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 21, 2022, deputies responded to 301 mayberry drive, aberdeen, maryland 21001, where richard jackson was found deceased in an apartment's common area.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Delmonta Young

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 5, 2014, deputies responded to 435 meadowood drive for a reported shooting and found mr. Delmonta young with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Leone

Name

Tina Leone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tina louise leone, originally from massachusetts, was found deceased on perryman road, aberdeen, maryland 21001. Her remains were classified as a homicide.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Stokes

Name

Quinton Stokes

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Quinton "Sparks" stokes, 24, was found with gunshot wounds in edgewood on june 22, 2013. He was transported to shock trauma center but later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Hayes

Name

Marlene Hayes

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Marlene hayes (38) was found murdered in her home on ponderosa drive, bel air. Burglary or robbery is suspected.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Burns

Name

Patricia Burns

Age

25

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Found deceased in the water along winters run road. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Furst

Name

Ann Furst

Age

83

Cause of Death

Burglary

Info

Found murdered with helen larkin in furst's home. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Larkin

Name

Helen Larkin

Age

56

Cause of Death

Burglary

Info

Found murdered with ann furst in furst's home. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Glenn Jones

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Body found in cornfield off oakington road. Reported missing earlier. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Goodson

Name

Randolph Goodson

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, september 14, 2006, at approximately 1:30 pm, victims waverly corey lewis (19) and randolph menden goodson (28) were found shot to death inside their apartment at 1300 block of goldmeadow way in edgewood. On june 26, 2015, detectives filed murder charges against an identified suspect. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Saunders

Name

Brandon Saunders

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On friday, november 27, 2009, at 7:30 am, brandon eugene saunders (24) was found with a gunshot wound in the rear of the 600 block of yorkshire, in edgewood. It is believed the shooting occurred the night before his body was discovered. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Alves

Name

Christopher Alves

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, december 8, 2011, at approximately 8:55 am, christopher curtis alves (21) was found shot to death in his vehicle at the 1300 block of harford square drive, o court, in edgewood. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Felder

Name

Markus Felder

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Markus wilson felder, 22, was abducted off the street in west baltimore and found shot in a driveway on route 1 in elkridge. Police believe it was retaliation for a drugrelated dispute.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Thorp

Name

Ruth Thorp

Age

21

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Ruth naomi thorp, 21, of glen burnie was found strangled at a hotel on u.S. 1 in elkridge. She checked in with a man that investigators believe was a known acquaintance. Thorp was survived by her husband and young daughter. Investigators released a suspect sketch.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Randall

Name

Raymond Randall

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

24-year-old black male discovered off long point road and circle drive. Self-employed woodcutter. Cause of death was trauma, ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Crusoe

Name

Charles Crusoe

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 2, 1974 at 4:30 p.M., the body of 25 year old charles edward crusoe was discovered in a wooded area off of bayside beach road, pasadena, maryland. Mr. Crusoe was last seen by his girlfriend on january 24, 1974. The vehicle mr. Crusoe was using was located on february 4, 1974 in los angeles california. Mr. Crusoe’s cause of death was trauma with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Lois Williams

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 2, 1974 at 9:05 a.M., lois virginia williams a 29 year old female signed in at her place of employment in silver spring maryland but records indicated she never signed out. On february 3, 1974 mrs. Williams was reported missing. On february 18, 1974 at 08:44 a.M., the body of ms. Williams was found in a wooded area near white avenue, linthicum, maryland. Ms. Williams’ cause of death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Berkey

Name

Sandra Berkey

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 2nd, 1974 at 10:42 a.M., the body of sandra lee berkey (knight), a 23 year old female, was found deceased in her apartment located in the 7800 block of winborne drive, glen burnie, maryland. A co-worker found the victim after she failed to show up for work for two days. Sandra berkey was known to frequent a gym in the glen burnie area of anne arundel county and was employed with an insurance company. Ms. Berkey’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Cager

Name

Breon Cager

Age

24

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On january 13, 2015, breon cager, 24, was found deceased at a residence in the freetown community. He was known as “breezy.” his death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Charles Jones

Age

19

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

On november 10, 1978, 19 year old charles turgot jones was found deceased in a shallow grave on maryland route 648 near mountain road in glen burnie, maryland. The victim’s vehicle was located approximately 500 yards from the victim. He had been reported missing by his parents to the baltimore city police department on november 8, 1978. Mr. Jones had sustained injuries from multiple weapons and his manner of death was homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Miller

Name

Diane Miller

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 24th, 1978 at 10:20 a.M., 22 year old diane lynn miller’s body was found on route 3 between route 648 and dorsey road in glen burnie, maryland. Ms. Miller was known to routinely hitchhike and had been missing from her father’s home in glen burnie since november 14, 1978. Ms. Miller was last seen alive at hilton and caton avenue in baltimore, maryland. Ms. Miller’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Shannon

Name

Leroy Shannon

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november7, 1979 at 2:13 am, officers were called to the area of nabbs creek road near locust grove road for a report of a man found lying in the roadway and a bicycle nearby. The victim was identified as 18 year old leroy shannon. The incident was initially investigated as a hit and run accident. The autopsy revealed the cause of mr. Shannon’s death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Kelso

Name

Roger Kelso

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 23rd, 1985, the decomposed remains of a human body were found during the excavation of the construction site of the marley station mall in glen burnie, md. The body was found in a metal trash container. Examinations revealed the remains were that of an unidentified white male in his mid 20’s, approx. 5’8” to 5’11” tall slim build with brown hair. He was wearing a blue and black sweater, slacks and leather shoes. It was estimated that the victim was deceased for a period of time. The unidentified male had trauma to his body with the manner being homicide.The anne arundel county police homicide/cold case unit has worked on this case for the last thirty four years in trying to positively identify the recovered remains. In the spring of 2019 utilizing the latest forensic technology the human remains were identified as roger hearne kelso. Investigation revealed roger kelso grew up in the 100 block of whip lane in glen burnie where he attended the glen burnie high school (class of 1961). In 1962/1963 roger kelso left his residence and was never seen or heard from again. Evidence identifies the time frame of roger kelso’s murder to likely be in the period of 1962/1963.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Orange

Name

Quaniece Orange

Age

2

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 2, 1986 at 6:30 a.M., the body of 2 year old quaniece lashanda orange was found by her mother in the bedroom of their apartment in the 8000 block of green orchard road, glen burnie, maryland. The infant was found in a comatose state and was transported to a local hospital where she passed three hours later. The cause of death for baby orange was head trauma with the manner being homicide. Two adults and one other child resided in the apartment at the time of the death.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Coleman

Name

Antwon Coleman

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 21, 2015, antwon coleman, 19, was found with gunshot wounds in a parking lot on hardmoore court. He later died at a medical center. His death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Grant

Name

Mary Kathleen Grant

Age

15

Cause of Death

Injury

Info

On january 29, 1989, the body of 15 year old mary kathleen grant (kathy) was discovered in a wooded area located off of west pasadena road near jumpers hole road in pasadena, maryland. The victim resided in the 200 block of vernon avenue, glen burnie, maryland and was a frequent runaway/hitchhiker. Ms. Grant was last seen on january 9, 1989 as she was supposed to go to an apartment in americana circle but never arrived. The parents of ms. Grant reported her missing on january 19, 1989 with her body being discovered ten days later. Ms. Grant’s had sustained multiple injuries and her manner was ruled homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Beauchamp

Name

Gladys Faye Beauchamp

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 11, 1989 at 3:00 p.M, the body of 37 year old gladys faye beauchamp was discovered in a wooded area located off of crain highway near oak manor drive in glen burnie, maryland. Ms. Beauchamp was known to board the #14 mta bus from patapsco avenue and hanover street at 6:00 a.M. And ride it to the corner of crain highway and aquahart road. She would then walk to the north arundel convalescent center by way of an asphalt walkway that extends from aquahart road to the hardees restaurant in the southgate shopping center, and then walk the remainder of the way on hospital drive. On the morning of october 11, 1989, at approximately 6:10 a.M., ms. Beauchamp was murdered while walking on this path. Ms. Beauchamp suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Fitze

Name

Neil Fitze

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 27, 1995 at approximately 01:07 a.M., anne arundel county 911 police communications received an anonymous call reporting a male had been injured and was in a vehicle parked at north arundel hospital (now referred to as the baltimore washington medical center). Officers responded to the hospital located at 310 hospital drive, glen burnie, maryland and discovered the injured male in a white vehicle. The male was identified as forty three year old neil charles fitze from the 3900 block of baltimore annapolis road, baltimore, maryland. Mr. Fitze was transported to the university of maryland shock trauma hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Fitze suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Metcalf

Name

Ruth Metcalf

Age

33

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 15, 1996 at approximately 9:00 a.M., a person walking their dog discovered a body down an embankment located behind the cromwell field shopping center located in the 7300 block of baltimore annapolis road, glen burnie, maryland. The body was identified as thirty three year old ruth sharlene metcalf from the 1500 block of spruce street, baltimore, maryland. She was fully clothed, wearing white spandex pants with multicolored flowers and a long red sweat shirt. Investigative efforts have been unable to determine if she was murdered at that spot, or if the crime occurred elsewhere and her body was disposed of there. Ms. Metcalf suffered trauma to the upper body and her death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Speares

Name

Jayron Speares

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On may 30, 2003, at approximately 7:54 p.M., officers responded to a disturbance in the 6400 block of heritage hill drive and freedom drive, glen burnie, maryland. Mr. Speares suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Carlus Johnson

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 7, 2004, carlus linell johnson was found lying in the street with apparent trauma. Evidence led detectives to another scene where the injuries occurred.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Murray

Name

Rodreco Murray

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 29, 2006 at approximately 2:26 p.M., officers responded to the rear alley of the 5100 block of raynor avenue, linthicum, maryland for two deceased males. One victim was identified as twenty-eight year old rodreco deonta murray and was located on the ground next to a vehicle. The second victim was identified as twenty-seven year old lawrence jerome forrester who was found deceased inside a vehicle. Investigation revealed mr. Murray and mr. Forrester were friends and known to be in each others company. Mr. Forrester was last known to speak to a witness at approximately 2:00 p.M. From his cellphone. Both mr. Murray and mr. Forrester suffered trauma to their bodies with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Forrester

Name

Lawrence Forrester

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 29, 2006 at approximately 2:26 p.M., officers responded to the rear alley of the 5100 block of raynor avenue, linthicum, maryland for two deceased males. One victim was identified as twenty-eight year old rodreco deonta murray and was located on the ground next to a vehicle. The second victim was identified as twenty-seven year old lawrence jerome forrester who was found deceased inside a vehicle. Investigation revealed mr. Murray and mr. Forrester were friends and known to be in each others company. Mr. Forrester was last known to speak to a witness at approximately 2:00 p.M. From his cellphone. Both mr. Murray and mr. Forrester suffered trauma to their bodies with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Hamilton

Name

Darrell Hamilton

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, january 27, 2007 at approximately 11:55 p.M., officers responded for an injured subject in the 100 block of morris hill avenue, glen burnie, maryland. The victim was identified as twenty-five year old darrell letike hamilton who was transported to harbor hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Investigation revealed the mr. Hamilton was from prince georges county and was in the area to meet an individual. Mr. Hamilton suffered injuries to his body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Griffin

Name

Tyrone Griffin

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On friday, april 13, 2007 at approximately 7:05 a.M., officers responded to the wooded area behind the 300 block of key avenue, baltimore, maryland for a motor vehicle accident. Once on scene officers discovered an occupied, light blue pickup truck, which crashed into a tree. Thirty-nine year old larry tyrone griffin was found deceased behind the wheel with the vehicle still running. The driver’s side window of the truck was shattered. Mr. Griffin suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Dequincy Smith

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, august 28, 2007 at approximately 8:46 p.M., officers responded to the 200 block of southerly road, baltimore, maryland for two injured males. The victims were identified as twenty-three year old dequincy antonio smith and twenty-one year old dontay williams both from baltimore maryland. Mr. Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene where mr. Williams was transported to the university of maryland shock trauma hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported two suspects entered the residence and inflicted trauma to both victims before fleeing in a vehicle parked outside. Both mr. Smith and mr. Williams suffered trauma to their bodies with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Dontay Williams

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, august 28, 2007 at approximately 8:46 p.M., officers responded to the 200 block of southerly road, baltimore, maryland for two injured males. The victims were identified as twenty-three year old dequincy antonio smith and twenty-one year old dontay williams both from baltimore maryland. Mr. Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene where mr. Williams was transported to the university of maryland shock trauma hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Witnesses reported two suspects entered the residence and inflicted trauma to both victims before fleeing in a vehicle parked outside. Both mr. Smith and mr. Williams suffered trauma to their bodies with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Teyon Jones

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 7, 2011, teyon decarlos jones, a 22-year-old male, was shot at a party in crofton, maryland. He succumbed to complications from the gunshot wound on november 21, 2015.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Turner Jr

Name

Rudolph Turner Jr

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 16, 2008 at approximately 1:51 a.M., officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of cedar hill road, brooklyn park, maryland for an injured male. Twenty-five year old rudolph turner jr. Was found to be unresponsive on the bedroom floor inside of his residence. Evidence at the scene indicates the suspect(s) were outside of the residence when mr. Turner received the injuries that resulted in his death. Mr. Turner suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Cason

Name

Myra Cason

Age

63

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On january 28, 2011, myra cason, 63, was found unresponsive in her vehicle at a parking lot on ritchie highway. She suffered trauma to the upper body. Ms. Cason, a retired school teacher, was last seen leaving maryland primary care physicians at 7:50 am. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Sherman

Name

Lamonte Sherman

Age

39

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On may 29, 2011, lamonte sherman, 39, was attacked on americana circle. His vehicle later crashed into a business, injuring a teenage pedestrian. He succumbed to his injuries. The office of the chief medical examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Bagley

Name

Bryant Bagley

Age

46

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On april 1, 2012, bryant bagley, 46, was found lying on the roadway in the pumphrey community. He had suffered trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Racine

Name

Ana Racine

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On january 25, 2014, ana racine, 21, was shot shortly after reuniting with friends. Two suspects attacked her and her acquaintance and fled in a dark minivan. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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