Sidney, NY Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Ellis Jr

Name

Floyd Ellis Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Agency

CT State Division of Criminal Justice

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cold-case-record__Biondo

Name

Jeanne Biondo

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jeanne Biondo, 37, was found dead in an automobile in Plainfield. She was murdered hours after John D. Sabbatino, and their deaths are believed to be related.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Savage Jr

Name

John Savage Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

John Savage Jr. Was found dead in a wooded area with fatal wounds. His vehicle was later found in the Bronx, and witnesses saw two males wiping it off.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Puskas

Name

Andrew Puskas

Age

Cause of Death

Explosion (bomb)

Info

Andrew and Patricia Puskas were killed by an explosion caused by a bomb disguised as a package on their front porch. The bomb contained blue glass bottles.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Puskas

Name

Patricia Puskas

Age

Cause of Death

Explosion (bomb)

Info

Patricia Puskas, along with her husband Andrew, was killed by a bomb on their front porch. The bomb contained blue glass bottles.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Thor

Name

Sharon Thor

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On October 26, 1982, at approximately 5:30 p.M., 15-Year old Sharon Thor was preparing to leave her Franklin Township home for her weekly ballet dance lesson which was three miles away in Bound Brook, when the home telephone rang. Sharon appeared to be pleased to hear from the caller. As soon as she hung up the phone, she told her mother that she would be right back as she rushed outside to the street. She climbed into the passenger side of a vehicle that had pulled up in front of her house, according to a child who had been playing in the front yard. Three days later, at team of searchers found Sharon’s body discarded in a wooded area about a quarter-mile from her home.

Agency

Somerset County Prosecutors

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cold-case-record__Butler

Name

Gary Butler

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 26, 1996, twenty-five year old Manville resident, Gary Butler was found dead in a retention pond on North Main St in Manville near the border of Bridgewater and the Raritan River. The cause of death as reported by the Regional Medical Examiners Office was multiple blunt force trauma. The investigation revealed that the victim had been at Perhach’s Bar on Main St. In Manville earlier in the evening on February 25th shooting pool with several of the bar’s regular patrons. After leaving the bar sometime after midnight he walked a friend home and then returned to the Chester House where he rented a room on the second floor. Sometime between 2:00 a.M. And 6:00 a.M. The victim managed to travel to the town of Bound Brook. The investigation reveals that Butler was apparently returning to Manville from Bound Brook when he was assaulted.

Agency

Somerset County Prosecutors

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cold-case-record__Tignor

Name

Tamara Tignor

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

At approximately 5:00 p.M. On November 4, 1997, the body of an unidentified white female was discovered lying on a dirt cul-de-sac off of Gilbride Rd. In the Township of Bridgewater, New Jersey. The victim was subsequently identified as twenty-three year-old Tamara Tignor a known drug user and prostitute who had recently been living in Newark, New Jersey. Tammy, as many people knew her, was also known to frequent the areas of Somerville, South Bound Brook, Plainfield, and Union Beach. Due to the remoteness of where Tammy was found it is possible that the person(s) responsible for her death may have close ties to the area due to their familiarity with this location. There is also a strong possibility that Tamara was murdered at some other location and subsequently transported to the Gilbride Rd. Area and disposed of from a vehicle.

Agency

Somerset County Prosecutors

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cold-case-record__Kavanaugh

Name

George Kavanaugh

Age

75

Cause of Death

Vehicular Homicide

Info

On March 6, 2015, at approximately 9:27 p.M., 75-Year old Somerville resident George R. Kavanaugh was found lying in the parking lot/sidewalk of the Lincoln Hose Fire Company located on Warren Street in Somerville. Mr. Kavanaugh was struck by an unknown vehicle which left the scene prior to police arrival. Mr. Kavanaugh was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A witness told investigating officers that a light-colored sports utility vehicle was observed backing in the driveway of the firehouse and struck George Kavanaugh and then drove onto Warren Street and left the area. The investigation revealed that Mr. Kavanaugh had attended a gathering at the Lincoln Hose Fire Company that night and was leaving when he was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot.

Agency

Somerset County Prosecutors

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cold-case-record__McLeod

Name

Renae McLeod

Age

29

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Hamilton Township Police Department

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cold-case-record__Plinio

Name

Richard Plinio

Age

42

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Newark Police Department

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cold-case-record__Hidalgo

Name

Chrismely Hidalgo

Age

22

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

East Windsor Police Department

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cold-case-record__Gamble

Name

Jermaine Gamble

Age

20

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Monroe Township Police Department

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cold-case-record__Ambrosi

Name

Hector Ambrosi

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 01/15/83, at 9:30 am, hector ambrosi was found deceased in a room at the ramada inn on burrstone road, town of new hartford in oneida county, a short distance west of the city of utica. An investigation revealed that mr. Ambrosi was shot to death in the room and jewelry was taken from the victim. Mr. Ambrosi was involved in the used car business and also had connections to the syracuse, ny, albany, ny, and florida areas.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Corley

Name

Edward Corley

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Edward "Mitt" croley was last seen wearing a blue, hooded pullover sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and a dark blue t-shirt with a silver anniversary superbowl xxv nfc champions and ny giants helmet logo. Croley's remains were discovered january 8, 1992, in the woods along state route 144 in the town of coeymans, new york

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Darling Jr

Name

Robert Darling Jr

Age

21

Cause of Death

Robbery

Info

Robert darling jr. Was reported missing by his father on august 3, 1984. He was last seen in fulton county. Darling's body was located on october 20, 1984 in hamilton county. His death was determined to be a homicide. Darling was know to be involved in the drug trade and it is believed that his death may have been the result of a robbery.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Filkins

Name

Wilomeana Filkins

Age

81

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Violet wilkin's bludgeoned body was found in her apartment on august 19, 1994. She was a well-liked, long time resident of east greenbush. Any information about this homicide should be reported to the east greenbush police department or the new york state police, troop g, major crimes unit.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Gordon

Name

Robert Gordon

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 15, 1996, 51-year-old robert gordon was found murdered inside his residence. He was bound with tape and rope. Gordon lived alone and almost exclusively traveled on foot; he did not readily accept rides from strangers. This case is similar to the unsolved homicide involving the death of larry j. Atkins. On august 24, 1992, 43-year-old atkins was found murdered inside his residence, bound with tape and rope. He also lived alone and traveled exclusively on foot. Both gordon and atkins were reclusive, resided in dwellings described as cluttered and unkempt and were rumored to have large sums of money hidden in their homes. The victims lived within two miles of each other.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Atkins

Name

Larry Atkins

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 15, 1996, 51-year-old robert gordon was found murdered inside his residence. He was bound with tape and rope. Gordon lived alone and almost exclusively traveled on foot; he did not readily accept rides from strangers. This case is similar to the unsolved homicide involving the death of larry j. Atkins. On august 24, 1992, 43-year-old atkins was found murdered inside his residence, bound with tape and rope. He also lived alone and traveled exclusively on foot. Both gordon and atkins were reclusive, resided in dwellings described as cluttered and unkempt and were rumored to have large sums of money hidden in their homes. The victims lived within two miles of each other.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Gutkaiss

Name

Robert Gutkaiss

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 6/30/83, 15-year-old robert gutkaiss left the pease farm and was last seen walking north on route 22 in the town of stephentown, rensselaer county, new york. Gutkaiss's remains were discovered on 7/08/83, near a logging road off east road in the town of stephentown.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Fleury

Name

Marie Fleury

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 17, 2002, at approximately 7:30pm, marie fleury was found murdered in her residence located on st-37 near the intersection of st-122, in the town of westville, franklin county, new york. Marie was last seen alive by her husband, at approximately 4:00pm on october 17, 2002. There is a $16,000 reward.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Bloodworth

Name

Naqual Bloodworth

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 08/27/95 date and time of occurrence: april 3, 2017 at 10:40 pm. Location of occurrence: 500 block of gifford st. Dr# 17-223833

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Forbes

Name

Stephen Forbes

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 11, 1980, stephen d. Forbes, village green apartments, baldwinsville, ny, was reported missing by family, having been last seen on july 8, 1980. Forbes had been driving his blue 1977 dodge pickup which was discovered parked at hancock airport in syracuse. Forbes was reportedly last seen leaving a friend's residence on vine street in liverpool, ny at approximately 2:00 pm on july 8, 1980. Forbes was a partner in the "Novel-t shirt store" on route 48, phoenix, ny. On august 19, 1980, the body of forbes was discovered in a heavily wooded area adjacent to a small dirt roadway leading south off route 20, in the town of lafayette, onondaga county.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Hart

Name

Donna Hart

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At about 12:15 am, 08/08/68, donna l. Hart, route 29, dolgeville, ny, called her father and told him someone was looking through her window. Her father arrived approximately five minutes later and heard gunshots. Her father found the door to be locked and went to another exterior door he found had been forced in. The victim's father entered the house and went to the second floor, where he discovered donna had been shot to death. The perpetrator fled the residence while her father was entering the residence.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Kemp

Name

Barbara Kemp

Age

19

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Barbara jean kemp was last seen on december 5, 1976, in the village of baldwinsville, ny. On december 7, 1976, her body was found on great bear road in the town of volney, not far from the former miller brewery plant. It had been rolled up in an undisclosed material and dumped on the shoulder of the roadway. The cause of death was attributed to multiple stab wounds. Barbara had many friends and often frequented bars in the baldwinsville and phoenix, ny areas.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Kolodziej

Name

Katherine Kolodziej

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 2, 1974, 17-year-old katherine kolodziej of ronkonkoma, ny was reported missing from the campus of the state university of new york at cobleskill. She was in her freshman year of college, and lived on campus. She was found murdered, on november 28, 1974. An nvestigation revealed she was last seen leaving the vault tavern on main street in cobleskill, ny.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Lynn

Name

Joanne Lynn

Age

11

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Joanne lynn was last seen on monday, september 19, 1949, walking to school along state route 15a in the hamlet of hemlock, livingston county. Her body was discovered on september 24, 1949, in a pasture about seven miles away.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Roark

Name

Terri Roark

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 29, 1988, terry kay roark's body was found on interstate 87 on the thaddeus kosciusko bridge ("Twin bridges") in clifton park, new york.Roark was not identified until july 26, 1988, when a fingerprint match was made by the department of public safety, austin, texas. Roark's parents' residence was in mt. Pleasant, texas.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Rush

Name

Tanya Rush

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The remains of tanya rush, 39, 345 livonia avenue, brooklyn, ny were found on june 27, 2008. Her remains were found in a suitcase on the south newbridge road exit ramp to the westbound southern state parkway in nassau county, ny.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Glenn Smith

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 20, 1969, glenn smith was found deceased in the hudson river near the city of beacon, ny. He had last been seen on january 23, 1969, at the three roses bar in harlem, ny. Smith had recently moved from savannah, ga to new york city and was possibly involved in the drug trade in both locations. He was last seen wearing wearing purple corduroy pants, black shoes, a beige shirt and blue leather jacket.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Sutton

Name

John Sutton

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On friday, december 15, 1961, at about 6:30 pm, john was working as the lone service station attendant at clark's esso service station on state route 104 in the town of ontario, wayne county, ny. John's body was discovered on friday, december 15, 1961, at 7:00 pm, by the station owner. For more than four decades, police have been attempting to identify a customer who may have seen or known the perpetrator. The customer was described in 1961 as a white male, 35 - 40 years old, 5' 10" to 6' tall, weighing about 175 lbs., thin face, white shirt, no tie or coat, dark lightweight trousers, dark fedora hat, black gloves. He was operating a dark colored 1957 or 1959 automobile, possibly a plymouth, with rear fenders having a vertical up-sweep or fins, and carrying a rear registration plate having a dark green background with white numerals and writing under the numbers, but no "Tab". This could be an ohio plate. This car may have received an oil change and lube while at this station, while the perpetrator was present.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Colon

Name

Carmen Colon

Age

10

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 2, 1973 at about 5:15 pm, 11-year-old wanda walkowicz went to the grocery store for her mother. Wanda made it to the store, purchased several items and was last seen walking home, but did not return home. On april 3, 1973, at 10:15 am, a new york state trooper, while on patrol, located walkowicz's body at a rest area off state route 104 in webster, ny. This homicide and two other unsolved homicides were dubbed the alphabet murders and double initial murders by the media, as all three cases occurred in the rochester area. Carmen colon, age 10, was found on november 16, 1971 in the town of riga, monroe county, and michele maenza, age 11, was found on november 28, 1973, in the town of macedon, wayne county. These cases have not been officially connected, however, all three cases remain open.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Maenza

Name

Michele Maenza

Age

11

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On april 2, 1973 at about 5:15 pm, 11-year-old wanda walkowicz went to the grocery store for her mother. Wanda made it to the store, purchased several items and was last seen walking home, but did not return home. On april 3, 1973, at 10:15 am, a new york state trooper, while on patrol, located walkowicz's body at a rest area off state route 104 in webster, ny. This homicide and two other unsolved homicides were dubbed the alphabet murders and double initial murders by the media, as all three cases occurred in the rochester area. Carmen colon, age 10, was found on november 16, 1971 in the town of riga, monroe county, and michele maenza, age 11, was found on november 28, 1973, in the town of macedon, wayne county. These cases have not been officially connected, however, all three cases remain open.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Whitman

Name

Ruth Whitman

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 8th, 1959, ruth whitman, age 18, was beaten and left in a water-filled ditch on the west side of sand creek road, colonie, albany county, ny, where she drowned.

Agency

NY State Troopers

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cold-case-record__Chavis

Name

Kawon Chavis

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 7/03/82 date and time of occurrence: january 2, 2019 at 9:06 pm . Location of occurrence: 2935 s. Salina street dr# 19-103650

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Hill

Name

Rodney Hill

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 11/28/1984 date and time of occurrence: december 1, 2018 at 1:07 am location of occurrence: 723 park street dr# 18-562390

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Baxter-Bradwell

Name

Nyle Baxter-Bradwell

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 8/23/1994 date and time of occurrence: march 15, 2018 at 1:23 am location of occurrence: 110 roney lane dr# 18-200687

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Noel

Name

William Noel

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 1/27/87 date and time of occurrence: july 5, 2017 at 12:11 am. Location of occurrence: 2119 e. Fayette st. Dr# 17-354539

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Kelly

Name

Jamall Kelly

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 7/20/86 date and time of occurrence: july 3, 2016 at 3:25 am location of occurrence: 534 westcott st., dorian's pizza dr# 16-353160

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Ross

Name

Maurice Ross

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 05/31/85 date and time of occurrence: april 29, 2016 at 11:40 pm. Location of occurrence: 3226 s. Salina st., expressway market dr# 16-262917

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Pinet

Name

Steven Pinet

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 12/15/89 date and time of occurrence: march 16, 2016 at 8:35 pm. Location of occurrence: 3101 burnet ave, aberdeen apartments dr# 16-202312

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Townsend

Name

Charles Townsend

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 5/5/94 date and time of occurrence: february 29, 2016 at 8:40 pm location of occurrence: 227 rich st. Dr# 16-181295

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Abdellatif

Name

Kiair Abdellatif

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 6/13/96 date and time of occurrence: february 7, 2016 at 8:21 pm location of occurrence: 623 park st. Dr# 16-152094

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Dunn

Name

Marcus Dunn

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 03/13/86 date and time of occurrence: january 30, 2016 at 12:50 am location of occurrence: 100 block of mark ave. Dr# 16-140188

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Combs

Name

Devante Combs

Age

22

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 05/17/93 date and time of occurrence: december 6, 2015 at 2:38 am. Location of occurrence: 100 smith lane, st. Vincent apartments dr# 15-572290

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Carrasquillo

Name

Marcos Carrasquillo

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 04/30/92 date and time of occurrence: october 10, 2015 at 2:50 am location of occurrence: 2003 e. Fayette st. Dr# 15-495736

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Morales-Pizarro

Name

Eli Morales-Pizarro

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 5/29/81 date and time of occurrence: july 30, 2015 at 3:39 am location of occurrence: 558 delaware st. Dr# 15-390187

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Anderson

Name

Trevon Anderson

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 04/15/90 date and time of occurrence: july 12, 2015 at 12:49 am location of occurrence: 300 block of w. Ostrander ave. Dr# 15-363563

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Rayquell Jones

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 3/11/96 date and time of occurrence: july 6, 2015 at 12:13 am location of occurrence: 300 block of rich st. Dr# 15-354431

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Turner

Name

Charvin Turner

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 08/29/89 date and time of occurrence: may 29, 2015 at 9:48 pm location of occurrence: 100 block of salt springs rd. Dr# 15-300152

Agency

Syracuse PD

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