Hampstead, MD Area Cold Cases
Name
Maurice GraceAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Maurice grace was stabbed by another inmate at the maryland house of correction. Suspects were developed, but insufficient evidence was available for trial.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Ray HamletAge
23Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Ray hamlet was stabbed by another inmate after an earlier argument. He was housed in the annex building at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert KeyserAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 7/15/1986, robert keyser was found dead in an armored car at columbia mall’s parking lot he was shot, and money was stolen from the vehicle robbery is believed to be the motiveAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Sharon KoontzAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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 roomsAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Johnny MeadowsAge
34Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Willie OwensAge
Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On july 14, 1997, willie owens, an inmate, was housed in cell 111, f building east pod, of the maryland correctional institute in jessup, anne arundel county, md. Owens was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell and died due to blunt force trauma. No arrest was made due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Henry SzedonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Henry szedon was employed as a desk clerk at the holiday inn in jessup. He was found shot behind the desk at 5:20 a.M. On october 13, 1974. The motive appeared to be robbery.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Mack YoungAge
27Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 1, 1995 about 5:00 p.M., inmate mack young walked past a cell and appeared to be having problems breathing. Another inmate summoned aid. Young was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of a puncture wound to his lung. The wound appeared to have been made by a shank. Young failed to identify his attacker(s) while conscious and able to do so. Mack young was a maryland division of correction inmate housed in dorm h at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Rabiah AhmadAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ahja AhmadAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Meiko LocksleyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Meiko locksley, 25, was found with a gunshot wound on harpers farm road and later pronounced dead. Police believe the case may not have been random and are investigating possible motives, including robbery or a drugrelated dispute.Agency
Howard County
Name
Aaron BriceAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Aaron thomas brice, 19, was shot during a halloween party at manorstone lane in columbia. Over 100 people were present. Another man, nathaniel quick, was also shot and critically injured.Agency
Howard County
Name
Tamba NyorkorAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tamba karmor nyorkor, 26, was found dead in an apartment on clocktower lane with his two toddlerage children present but unharmed. Police continue to seek information.Agency
Howard County
Name
Moeen RajaAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Raja, 21, was found deceased in his honda accord after shots were fired on west springs drive. His car struck two parked cars. Raja was familiar with the area. Police are not speculating on motive.Agency
Howard County
Name
Markus FelderAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Chad JohnsonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Chad johnson, 29, was shot and killed on a footpath near green dory lane in columbia.Agency
Howard County
Name
Walter CookAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Walter scott cook, 20, and demony michael hughes, 24, were shot on a sidewalk in waverly winds townhouse complex. Cook died at the scene, and hughes survived the attack.Agency
Howard County
Name
Jonathan BarneyAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Davon MayfieldAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Lincoln HostenAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Lincoln hosten, 23, was found dead on stayton drive with multiple gunshot wounds.Agency
Howard County
Name
Carl BetheaAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Carl bethea, 32, was found dead on the route 94 ramp to I-70. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. Bethea was last seen the day before by a neighbor as he walked toward a known associate’s house.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ruth ThorpAge
21Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
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
Name
Laney McGadneyAge
28Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Laney lee mcgadney, 28, was last seen walking from her home intending to shop at owen brown village center. Her body was found in a vacant lot. Witnesses saw her enter a vehicle before her death.Agency
Howard County
Name
Joseph SelbyAge
56Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Joseph selby, 56, and wife betty selby, 51, died from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire at their home. Joseph was the manager of the enchanted forest amusement park. The fire was believed to be intentional.Agency
Howard County
Name
Betty SelbyAge
51Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Betty selby, 51, and her husband joseph selby, 56, died in their home from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire while they slept.Agency
Howard County
Name
Michael CurryAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Michael curry, 25, was found in a creek bed on route 94. He died from a gunshot wound. He was last seen by his family two days prior.Agency
Howard County
Name
Frank SantmyerAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Frank santmyer, 25, was last seen on dec. 2, 1977. His car was abandoned, and he was reported missing on dec. 7. His body was never discovered.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ira LawsonAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ira lawson, 35, was shot and killed at his residence in columbia. Witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene after the shooting. Investigators believed the incident may have been drug-related.Agency
Howard County
Name
Roseann SturtzAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Roseann michelle sturtz was last seen in baltimore and later found deceased in a wooded area in columbia. She went unidentified for months until a sketch led to her identification. Her death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Howard County
Name
Lois WilliamsAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Joseph SchroederAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 25, 1974 joseph schroeder, a 34 year old black male, was discovered deceased on the side of brock bridge road, jessup, maryland. Mr. Schroeder’s cause of death was trauma to the head and torso with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Sandra BerkeyAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Charles JonesAge
19Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
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
Name
Diane MillerAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Leroy ShannonAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Roger KelsoAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Vernon GoughAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 15, 1986 at 1:52 p.M. The body of 45 year old vernon gough was found lying in a wooded area on race road in the jessup area of anne arundel county. Investigation revealed he left his residence in the 5300 block of ready avenue, baltimore maryland at 10:00 p.M. To meet an unknown person. Mr. Gough’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Quaniece OrangeAge
2Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Antwon ColemanAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Gladys Faye BeauchampAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Neil FitzeAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Ruth MetcalfAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Jayron SpearesAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Carlus JohnsonAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Rodreco MurrayAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Lawrence ForresterAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Darrell HamiltonAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Tyrone GriffinAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Dequincy SmithAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Dontay WilliamsAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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