Hamden, NY Area Cold Cases
Name
Floyd Ellis JrAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Kelsey MazzamaroAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Kelsey mazzamaro, age 26, of litchfield, was found slain in burlington on may 6, 2018. On that morning, kelsey was found deceased by a passing motorist. Her death was subsequently determined to be a homicide. At the time of her death, kelsey had two young children.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Maria RojasAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 15, 2004, maria laura capon bravo rojas was found slain in her family’s new milford business she operated with her husband, david’s flooring, at 441 danbury road in new milford. She was killed by multiple blows to the head and shoulder.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Iriquois AlstonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Iriquois alston and rackita smalls were found shot to death in a parked car in norwalk on august 6, 2011. Iriquois, age 27, and rackita, age 22, were found in the back seat of the black honda sedan parked in front of 4 avenue b in norwalk shortly before 8 a.M. Both had been shot in the head.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Rackita SmallsAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Iriquois alston and rackita smalls were found shot to death in a parked car in norwalk on august 6, 2011. Iriquois, age 27, and rackita, age 22, were found in the back seat of the black honda sedan parked in front of 4 avenue b in norwalk shortly before 8 a.M. Both had been shot in the head.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Amos Brown JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Amos brown, jr. Was shot to death on august 13, 2010, on lexington avenue in norwalk. The shooting occurred in the vicinity of the el coqui grocery.The suspects, believed to be three black males in their teens or early 20s, fled the scene in a silver or gray chevrolet malibu that was later recovered by police.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Rhonda JohnsonAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rhsix-month-old coran johnson was shot in the head.Onda johnson and her six-month-old son, corán, were found fatally shot in her blue toyota camry on thursday, september 12, 1996, on grenhart road between victory street and diaz street in stamford. Eighteen-year-old rhonda had picked up her son from his babysitter’s home on oaklawn avenue in stamford around 3:30 p.M. And was scheduled to start a shift at 4 p.M. At stamford hospital where she worked as a dietary aide. Johnson’s family grew worried when they learned she had not showed up for work and had not contacted anyone to explain why. A passerby on grenhart road observed rhonda slumped over the steering wheel of her car and notified emergency services shortly before 8 p.M. Both rhonda and corán were killed by gunshot wounds to the head. Rhonda, a part-time college student, was a graduate of westhill high school in stamford.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Coran JohnsonAge
6Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rhsix-month-old coran johnson was shot in the head.Onda johnson and her six-month-old son, corán, were found fatally shot in her blue toyota camry on thursday, september 12, 1996, on grenhart road between victory street and diaz street in stamford. Eighteen-year-old rhonda had picked up her son from his babysitter’s home on oaklawn avenue in stamford around 3:30 p.M. And was scheduled to start a shift at 4 p.M. At stamford hospital where she worked as a dietary aide. Johnson’s family grew worried when they learned she had not showed up for work and had not contacted anyone to explain why. A passerby on grenhart road observed rhonda slumped over the steering wheel of her car and notified emergency services shortly before 8 p.M. Both rhonda and corán were killed by gunshot wounds to the head. Rhonda, a part-time college student, was a graduate of westhill high school in stamford.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Mary BadaraccoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Mary badaracco was reported missing from her sherman home on august 31, 1984. State police said she was last seen by her husband, dominic, a danbury businessman and bar owner, 11 days earlier. In 1990, state police reclassified mary’s disappearance as a homicide.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Jabrai Jordan CopneyAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Blayn JiggettsAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Jason AquinoAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Douglas Paul SrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in his car at 743 Parker Street. The time of death is unknown.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Christopher BrownAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead at the Hess Gas Station. The time of death is unknown.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John PiwowarskiAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead inside Poor John's Pub. The wounds were inflicted by an unknown assailant.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Sylvia ParsonAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in Buccleuch Park, with injuries from an attack the night before.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Gail HaritonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Gail Hariton was found in her apartment located on Pardun Road in North Brunswick after the landlord checked on her due to her absence for a few days. A special reward of $15,000.00 For information leading to an arrest has been raised by the New Brunswick High School Class of 1958.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Nancy NogaAge
17Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
Nancy Noga, a 17-year-old high school senior, was reported missing and found in a small wooded area near her home. She was last seen leaving her job at the Rag Shop in Old Bridge. Nancy was wearing a purple "Arizona" jacket, jeans, and a sweater. Despite flyers and posters, her case remains unsolved.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Boris VarshavskyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Boris Varshavsky's body was found in a shallow grave, burnt from a fire in a wooded area. The body was described as a Caucasian or light-skinned Hispanic male approximately 25-30 years old, height 5'11", weight 210-230 lbs with black hair and very clean dental work.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jose SolanoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jose "Eric" Solano was involved in an altercation between members of the 18th Street and LaMugre/Los Primos gangs on Suydam Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue. During the altercation, Solano was fatally wounded. A passing-by civilian was also wounded but sustained no serious injuries.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
William LewisAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
William "Tweety" Lewis was shot on the back porch of his girlfriend's home at 209 Suydam Street. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Lewis had a criminal history and investigators believe he knew his killer.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jeffrey SuskinAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jeffrey Suskin's body was found at 1 Jennifer Court by his estranged wife, Beth Suskin. He was pronounced dead on arrival.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Dominic SantosAge
47Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Dominic Santos, a plumbing contractor, was reported missing. He was last seen driving to his lawyer’s office in Bayonne. He was driving a 1986 Isuzu Trooper with license plate number BAR-80E. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue & white shirt, boots, and a gold wedding band. He had approximately $1,000 in cash at the time.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jum NoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jum Kam No was found dead at the Hidden Valley Apartment Complex. She was killed while babysitting an infant son who was unharmed.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Zarinah BrownAge
2Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Zarinah Brown, a two-month-old infant, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after becoming unresponsive and having trouble breathing. She was visiting her father in Edison.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Francis DowdAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Francis Dowd was found dead in his apartment on Remsen Avenue. Two individuals were seen in the building within hours of his death. One was a thin white female approximately 25 years old with blond hair wearing a sundress, and the other was a Hispanic looking man approximately 30 years old, stocky build, wearing blue jeans with a wide black belt, a white t-shirt, and black work boots.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Nicholas PoliduraAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Nicholas Polidura was found in his car outside 306 Neville Street. He was transferred to the hospital where he died later from his injuries.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Arturo BarretoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Arturo Barreto's body was found on the curb a few doors down from his home at 675 Elizabeth Street. He was out drinking with two men the night before, and his death was initially unclear if it was a murder or an accident. His car was found far from the bar and his home, leading police to believe murder was possible despite the Medical Examiner ruling it an accident.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Iris MaldonadoAge
40Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Iris Maldonado's body was found in a storm drain at a senior citizens housing complex. She had been stabbed repeatedly and transported to the storm drain in a trash cart.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Anthony KuzniakAge
59Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
On December 14, 1987 at 5:30 PM, Anthony Kuzniak, a resident of Perth Amboy, was found dead in his home on Parker Street. It is unknown at what time the homicide occurred. Kuzniak was found upstairs in his bedroom by a nearby tenant, Lynn Saunders. If you have any information in regards to this homicide please contact the Middlesex County Crime Stoppers.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John O’RourkeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On December 3rd, 1987, the body of John “Jack” O’Rourke was found inside of his taxi off of Burnet Street in New Brunswick. He had suffered from fatal wounds. A man wearing a black leather jacket was seen in the area was described as white, approximately 28 years old, heavy set with brown shoulder length hair, and clean shaven. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Phillip MoskowitzAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On December 5, 1987 at noon, Phillip Moskowitz, a resident of Bellmore, NY, was found dead on the bank of a stream near the Amtrak Maintenance Station access road in North Brunswick. It is believed that Mr. Moskowitz was murdered elsewhere and then dumped near the stream. If you have any information in regards to this homicide please contact the Middlesex County Crime Stoppers.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Robert AdsitAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found in his car at Ticetown Road soccer field. He worked the midnight shift as a forklift driver and was believed to be on his way to Sayrewood Shopping Center. He had no known enemies.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John LawsonAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in the parking lot of Private Formulations Inc. His car was missing, and his pockets were emptied, suggesting robbery.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Harry HawkAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found in the road in front of 27 Richmond Street. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries after a week.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Claudette WatsonAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in a wooded area behind Madison Liquors. She was last seen at midnight before the attack.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Walter AndrewsAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in the yard of a burned-out house he owned. He had been beaten with a heavy object. He feared for his dogs and property due to ongoing disputes.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Marvin SammelAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Marvin Sammel, 37, was shot to death in a robbery attempt at 25 Hidden Lake Drive, North Brunswick. The victim was a target of two suspects, described as white males in their early 20’s. One suspect was possibly driving a mustard-colored vehicle.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Melvin HopkinsAge
21Cause of Death
Beaten And StabbingInfo
Melvin Hopkins, 21, was found dead in the trunk of his silver Pontiac under the Driscoll and Edison bridges. An autopsy revealed he died from multiple stab wounds. He was a roofer and lead singer for the rock band "High Voltage."Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Giacomo CarolloAge
40Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Giacomo Carollo, 40, was shot in his driveway at 903 Lee Avenue, North Brunswick. The suspect fled in a small reddish car, possibly a Mercedes.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Lawrence SmithAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Lawrence Smith, 28, was found shot to death on the grounds of Apco Extrusions factory. His body was discovered by employees finishing up the second shift.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Noma KiyoskiAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Noma Hickie Kiyoski’s body was found on Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. He had suffered fatal wounds.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jesse GrezzielleAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jesse Grezzielle, 44, was found dead in a field on Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. She was last seen the evening of January 14, 1981, heading to an encounter group meeting.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Dilipkumar PatelAge
37Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
Dilipkumar Patel, 37, was murdered during a robbery at his gift shop. The suspects were two black men, described as thin, one 5'7" and the other 5'9", both wearing leather jackets.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Karl ProtzeAge
42Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Karl Protze, 42, was found dead after being shot while getting into his work vehicle. The suspect was described as a white male, medium build, wearing an oxblood leather jacket.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Alvaro GordilloAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Alvaro was found dead in his apartment at 826 Harned St. In Perth Amboy. He had been attacked and killed at least two days before he was discovered. He had moved to Perth Amboy from Elizabeth in 1978.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Karl ProtzeAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Karl Protze was attacked outside the Westinghouse Corporate Trucking Company. He was shot near his truck and later died at Middlesex General Hospital.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Michael CavalleroAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Michael was shot in the neck outside the Edge Tavern. He was with friends and died shortly after the attack. A suspect on a motorcycle may have been involved.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers