Wolverine, MI Area Cold Cases
Name
Darleen AndersonAge
57Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
On october 21, 2005, the body of darleen e. Anderson was found inside her residence. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and was ruled to be a homicide. Mrs. Anderson’s husband, terry a. Anderson, was found dead in one of the outbuildings on the property. Items were found to be missing from the property.Agency
Indiana State Police
Name
Terry AndersonAge
60Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
On october 21, 2005, the body of terry a. Anderson was found in an outbuilding on his property. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and was ruled to be a homicide. Mr. Anderson’s wife, darleen e. Anderson, was found dead inside the residence. Items were found to be missing from the property.Agency
Indiana State Police
Name
Delvoyd BakerAge
20Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On october 3, 1982, the body of delvoyd baker was found on lantern road near fishers, indiana in hamilton county. He had been dumped in a ditch along the side of the road. The cause of death was ligature strangulation. He had been missing from indianapolis the night before. He was last seen getting into a van near the downtown library.Agency
Indiana State Police
Name
Stephen HarrisAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 24, 1988, harris was found on olio road in hamilton county near geist reservoir. The harris' had been fishing and someone shot the elder harris as they were walking back to their carAgency
Indiana State Police
Name
Everett MarlettAge
59Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Everett marlett was shot multiple times at a residence on s. Cedar st. During what appeared to be a robbery. Everett marlett was killed in what was known as the “marlett manor”, a two-story building which served as everett’s residence and the site of his business, statewide realty (swr). The building also served as the location for an income tax service owned by “lulu” marlett, everett’s wife. The couple resided and operated their respective businesses in separate offices on the first level; they rented several rooms on the second floor plus five cabins at the rear of the building. Everett was known as a fancy dresser and a businessman who primarily sold bars and taverns through his realty business. Everett was married and had at least one child at the time of his death.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Laurie MurninghanAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 9, 1970 laurie murninghan was abducted from a gift shop on saginaw st. Where she worked. She was later found in a pond and had been strangled.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Irene WatersAge
58Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 19, 1972 irene waters was located in the alley behind her w. Madison residence. Irene had been stabbed.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Ivory AllenAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 8, 1973 ivory allen was shot and found in the backyard of a house on w. Kalamazoo st.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Charles UhAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 10, 1975 charles uhl was shot at the sunoco gas station on s. Pennsylvania ave, where he worked.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Armando GonzalezAge
70Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 11, 1986 armando gonzalez was located in his townhouse on turner st. Armando had been stabbed multiple times. Armando, a cuban immigrant, is remembered as a happy go lucky guy who enjoyed dancing outside in the neighborhood. Even though living a great distance apart, he remained close with his family, as he was known to send medical supplies and supplements to them in cuba.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Karen OatleyAge
14Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 6, 1979 karen oatley was found in a wooded area near what was then the gardner junior high school. She went missing the day prior. Karen had been strangled and her throat was slashed.Karen was born with severe hearing loss. She was enrolled in a lansing school system hearing impaired program at the age of 2 ½. With the help of hearing aids, many hours spent mastering her lip-reading skills and some very dedicated teachers, karen was successfully integrated into regular elementary school with her hearing friends.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Edna RyckaertAge
77Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 19, 1980 edna ryckaert's body was found in a creek near tecumseh park. Edna had been strangled.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Rita AssiffAge
59Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 16, 1981 rita assiff was beaten and shot shortly after opening the employment agency office on s. Grand ave.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Edith CrossetteAge
81Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Edith was found, strangled, outside near her front porch. Edith enjoyed reading. She enjoyed attending the first baptist church and was known for being punctual.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Daisy SneedAge
74Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 27, 1982 daisy sneed was found in her washtenaw st. Residence. Daisy had been stabbed.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Tracy ForquerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 25, 1983 tracy forquer was located outside of a residence on e. Oakland avenue. Tracy had been stabbed several times. Tracy forquer was only 22 years old and had her whole life ahead of her, when it was cut short. She was very beautiful, social, and loved all of her friends in the lansing area. Tracy was from a large family as she was the 6th out of 8 children. At the time of her murder, she had a precious 1-year old daughter. Tracy’s family was just as important to her as she was to them and she is missed so much still to this day.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Richard RootAge
65Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 29, 1983 richard root's body was found in the river near potter's park. Richard's hands and feet were bound. He had been reported missing 10 days earlier from charlotte, mi. Richard “dick” root was the owner/manager of the eaton county credit bureau, in charlotte, mi. Mr. Root had previously worked at other credit bureaus in other michigan cities. He enjoyed business dinners with colleagues at various local social clubs. Richard had three children and was married at the time of his death.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Althea CooperAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 11, 1984 althea cooper was located in her forrest st. Residence. Althea had been stabbed. Althea cooper was the youngest of six children. She was a special sister, kind, loving, and very passionate. Her life revolved around church and family. She was devoted to her daughter. Together they took delight in reading stories and verses from the bible. She regularly attended a local lansing church, where she sang in the choir. She was well rounded and enjoyed watching football, both at her old high school and msu. She radiated joy and happiness to all that knew her. Her family misses her dearly and continue to mourn her loss. Her untimely death created a void that time and distance will never heal.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Jesus TorresAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 4, 1986 both jesus and roselia had been shot in their e. Hazel st. Residence.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Roselia TorresAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 4, 1986 both jesus and roselia had been shot in their e. Hazel st. Residence.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Robert EvansAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 15, 1986 robert evans was found in the 1200 blocks of center st. Robert had been stabbed.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Sunmi LeeAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 25, 1987 sunmi lee was shot multiple times at a convenience store on w. Willow st., where she was working as a clerk.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Steve ReidAge
15Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 11, 2000, steve reid was shot outside of the silver stone townhome complex on south martin luther king blvd.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Bernita WhiteAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 23, 2001, bernita white was shot near the entrance to the potter park zoo.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
John WillheartAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 12, 2001, john willheart was shot after three men wearing masks attempted to rob him and two others outside of his home on coleman.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Derrick AdamsAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 12, 2002, derrick adams and melinda hobbs (25 yrs) were found stabbed in derrick's home on riverview. Derrick adams had a kind heart and would do anything for anyone who was in need. He was not only great a storyteller, but he was great at acting those stories out and they got better each time he told them. He loved dogs, fishing, playing video games and listening to his music. Derrick could lighten up any room with his goofiness. He loved his children, family, and friends. He will always be loved and truly missed by all who knew him.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Melinda HobbsAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 12, 2002, melinda hobbs and derrick adams (24 yrs) were found stabbed in derricks home on riverview. Melinda had a passion for exotic animals and dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. Melinda had a way of making people laugh or smile, or just feel included, and wasn't afraid to use her goofiness or sporadic dance moves to accomplish this. She enjoyed singing and listening to music, especially any rap from too short and flava flav. Melinda was an excellent cook with collard greens being her specialty, and she loved roses. Melinda absolutely loved her children and would have done anything for them.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Damya ArtisAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 28, 2002, damya artis was shot outside of the south side elks lodge on s. Martin luther king blvd.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Anthony RobinsonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 5, 2002, anthony robinson was found shot near a home on alpine dr.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Alexander HumphryAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 9, 2002, alexander humphry was shot and killed as he answered the door of the residence.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Brandon BridgesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 3, 2003, brandon was shot in front of his home on s. Francis st.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Julio SanchezAge
41Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Julio was fatally stabbed and found in this apartment complex.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Teresa MathisAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 3, 2005, teresa mathis was found in a house fire on stoneleigh dr. Which had been deliberately set.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Brandon WilliamsAge
17Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 29 2007, brandon williams was shot after leaving a relatives apartment on burneway dr.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Denzel MossAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 11, 2012, denzel moss was riding his bicycle to a family member's house. A gun fight broke out nearby. Denzel was struck by a bullet and killed.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
David AlexanderAge
54Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 28, 2007, david alexander was found, bludgeoned, in his vermont avenue residence. David loved playing the guitar and watching nascar. He and his brother spent several hours on the phone discussing the races as they watched them simultaneously. When their 13 yr old sister passed away, david buried his watch with her, so she would always know the time. David helped anybody he could and is greatly missed.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Corey WilliamsAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 15, 2008, corey williams' body was found in the grand river. It was discovered that corey had been shot. Corey was a father, son and brother. He was a math wiz and likable by all who met him. Corey loved basketball, so much so, that he was considered by his friends to be basketball "Goat".Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Jason CookAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 21, 2008 jason cook was located inside of a house on w. Barnes st. Jason had been shot.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Averill LemonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 11, 2008 averill was found shot inside a townhouse in the 3600 block of w. Miller rd.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Edric HintonAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 1, 2009 edric hinton was visiting with acquaintances within this apartment. Shots were fired through the apartment window from the outside. Edric got up to run, but fell instantly due to a fatal gunshot wound.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Jeffrey FidlerAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 4, 2010 jeffrey fidler was a passenger in a vehicle. They observed a subject possibly committing a crime at a westmoreland residence. The subject fired into the vehicle. Jeffrey was struck by the bullet, fell out of the vehicle onto the street and died.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Bradley CarpenterAge
40Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 12, 2011, bradley carpenter was found fatally shot on the porch/threshold of his residence.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Domingo LorenzoAge
46Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 1, 2011, domingo pasqual bartolo lorenzo was found deceased in a wooded area known for vagrant camps. It was later determined that domingo's death was a result of blunt-force trauma. Domingo was from santa eulalia, guatemala. Domingo had worked as a construction worker in guatemala. However, he left guatemala in 2007/ 2008, when his oldest child was just seven years old, and came to the united states. Domingo sent money back to his family and would call weekly to check on them. Domingo’s children were most important to him, as they had been the reason for his move to the unites states, in pursuit of advancing himself to provide a better life for his family.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Christopher FandelAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 5, 2011, christopher fandel was fatally shot during a struggle with a man inside a vehicle at hillsdale and chestnut streets. Chris loved to rap and write his own music. He competed in music show cases down south and had just released his first cd. Chris loved his family and friends and was looking very much forward to a future in music, which was cut short by this senseless act.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Marcus SchraubenAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 14, 2011, marcus schrauben was working at the former kentucky fried chicken. He confronted an armed robber and was fatally shot during the robbery.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Domonique ArdisterAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 25, 2012, domonique ardister was fatally shot while sitting in his vehicle in his own driveway. Domonique's playful personality was a constant throughout his life. His favorite past time was watching wwe wrestling. He was loving and protective, especially when it came to his family. Domonique was very smart as he was enrolled in school, with a major in psychology, at the time of this senseless tragedy.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Michelle PackardAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 4, 2012, michelle packard was watching fireworks at adado riverfront park. She appeared to have a seizure, but once at the hospital it was discovered that she had been shot. Michelle was most likely struck by a bullet that was shot into the air by a subject celebrating the 4th of july. Michelle was a highly educated woman, graduating valedictorian in 1996 from tawas high school. After high school she earned her bs from msu, ms from university of michigan and then was working on her phd at msu in the science field. At one point she worked for the center of disease control and prevention and her work still has an impact on the bio and medical community today. She and her fiancé, john-wesley thomas, were to be married in june 2013. Her fiancé had a daughter that michelle treated as her own. As a couple, they enjoyed fostering animals from the capital area humane society. She had a great love of dogs. Michelle was known for her smile and great laugh. She was also described as kind, compassionate and fun by family and friends. Michelle is very much missed by her mother and sister. Her last act of kindness was the donation of her organs so others might have a chance to do something great themselves.Agency
Lansing PD
Name
Lavoris WatkinsAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 22, 2012, lavoris watkins was found fatally shot inside her home on kelsey avenue.Agency
Lansing PD