Sumpter, OR Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Booth

Name

Gloria Booth

Age

97

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Martin was shot by an unknown assailant outside a friend's house.

Agency

Yuba County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Strickland

Name

Joseph Strickland

Age

28

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Butte County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Perez

Name

Homero Perez

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sacramento Police Department

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Barbara Smith

Age

28

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Jackson Jr

Name

James Jackson Jr

Age

20

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

James jackson and another victim were shot while driving. The other victim suffered non-life threateneing injuries. The sacramento police department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or crime alert at (916) 443-help (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (crimes). Enter sactip followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Agency

Sacramento Police Department

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cold-case-record__Valdez Jr

Name

Andres Valdez Jr

Age

34

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

Ayanna Lopez

Age

0

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On april 18, 2021, infant ayanna lopez and her mother, tatyanna lopez, were shot and killed in merced, california. Tatyanna lopez's boyfriend was shot as well and survived. Merced police have identified jonathan xavier dorado as the shooter, but he has been on the run ever since. Anyone with information is asked to contact the merced police department at (209) 385-4725. They accept anonymous tips.

Agency

Merced Police Department

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

Tatyanna Lopez

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On april 18, 2021, tatyanna lopez and her daughter ayanna were shot and killed in merced, california. Tatyanna lopez's boyfriend was shot as well and survived. Merced police have identified jonathan xavier dorado as the shooter, but he has been on the run ever since. Anyone with information is asked to contact the merced police department at (209) 385-4725. They accept anonymous tips.

Agency

Merced Police Department

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cold-case-record__Garcia

Name

Joseph Garcia

Age

15

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Joseph miguel garcia, 15, was shot and killed outside a house near near bellevue road and secretariat drive in atwater, california. If you have any information on this case please call the atwater police department at (209) 357-6396.

Agency

Atwater Police Department

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cold-case-record__Walden

Name

Jackson Walden

Age

20

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Elk Grove Police Department

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cold-case-record__Jimenez

Name

Enrique Jimenez

Age

23

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Vallejo Police Department

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cold-case-record__Rixter

Name

Gregory Rixter

Age

40

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Richmond Police Department

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cold-case-record__White Sr

Name

Antonio White Sr

Age

30

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Antonio Marcellus White, Sr. was shot in his home on Birdie Ct in Sacramento on July 15, 1997. At the time of the murder law enforcement theorized that robbery was the motive. If you have any information on this case, please call the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit at 916-874-5057.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Schiebert

Name

Helen Schiebert

Age

27

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Stockton Police Department

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Theresa Brown

Age

30

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Theresa Brown was found stabbed to death on the Willow Pass grade of Highway 4 after a police officer saw skid marks and found her car down an embankmant. Anyone with information should contact the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department in Martinez, California at 925-313-2600.

Agency

Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Bilkei

Name

John Bilkei

Age

66

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

John Bilkei, 66, and his wife, Christoria, 69, were stabbed to death in their home on the 8100 block of Donnawood Way in Orangevale, California on Saturday, July 26, 1980.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Bilkei

Name

Christoria Bilkei

Age

69

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

John Bilkei, 66, and his wife, Christoria, 69, were stabbed to death in their home on the 8100 block of Donnawood Way in Orangevale, California on Saturday, July 26, 1980.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Cook

Name

Timothy Cook

Age

43

Cause of Death

Gunshot

Info

December 3, 2009 - At 10:32 pm Police received a call of possible gun shots in the 700 block of Devonwood. Before officers arrived, a second call was received with reports that someone had been shot.When officers arrived, Timothy Cook, 43 years, of Hercules was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Doctors Medical in San Pablo. Mr. Cook did not survive his injuries.Hercules Police canvassed the neighborhood and spoke with witnesses who described the suspect as a Hispanic or African American male wearing dark clothing. He is described as being 5’8” – 5’9” and approximately 170lbs. The suspect approached and fled the scene on foot.

Agency

Hercules PD

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cold-case-record__Abernathy

Name

Neal Abernathy

Age

Cause of Death

Murdered

Info

February 19, 1997 - A REWARD OF UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) will be paid by Chevron to the person or persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Neal Abernathy and his twelve year old son Brendan, husband and son of Chevron employee Susan Abernathy.

Agency

Hercules PD

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cold-case-record__Abernathy

Name

Brendan Abernathy

Age

12

Cause of Death

Murdered

Info

February 19, 1997 - A REWARD OF UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) will be paid by Chevron to the person or persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Neal Abernathy and his twelve year old son Brendan, husband and son of Chevron employee Susan Abernathy.

Agency

Hercules PD

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cold-case-record__Bailey

Name

Sue Bailey

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbed

Info

May 28, 1980 - At approximately 2:45 p.m., a badly decomposed body was discovered body was discovered by a juvenile hiker approximately 100 yards north of the Hercules Water Tower. The victim was found in a shallow grave covered with branches, leaves and bark. The victim had a piece of clothing around her neck tied in a double knot. She was clothed only in a blue and green long sleeve print blouse, nude from the waist down. The victim had a red, white and blue handmade bead bracelet on her right wrist. One other distinguishing feature is that the victim obviously suffered from a physical back deformity.

Agency

Hercules PD

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cold-case-record__Lippuner

Name

Hans Lippuner

Age

65

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On November 1, 2018, Hans Lippuner was reported missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. He was last seen by his housemates on October 16, 2018 in the Dows Prairie area. A white Ford Econoline van associated with Lippuner was located abandoned in Trinity County near Del Loma and was recovered by law enforcement in August of 2019. Lippuner has not been seen since his disappearance and is missing under suspicious circumstances

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Riccobono IV

Name

Salvatore Riccobono IV

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On April 23, 2018, at about 5:03 a.m., deputies were dispatched to U.S. Highway 101 near Salmon Creek for the report of a subject struck by a vehicle. It was later determined that the victim, Salvatore Riccobono was deceased prior to the traffic collision and his death was determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Pacheco

Name

Saul Pacheco

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On January 1, 2018, at about 5 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Gerald Phelps Hospital in Garberville for a gunshot victim. The victim, Saul Pacheco, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Gawboy

Name

Stephanie Gawboy

Age

60

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On August 17, 2016 at about 9:30 a.m.,Stephanie Gawboy was located deceased inside of a residence on the 100 block of Redway Drive in Redway

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Hudson

Name

Dana Hudson

Age

52

Cause of Death

Robbery

Info

On August 12, 2016, at about 11:59 a.m., deputies were dispatched Highway 299 Mile Marker 21 for the report of a robbery that had just occurred. The victim, Dana Hudson, later succumbed to his injuries sustained during the robbery. The incident was later determined to have actually occurred on Sabretooth Road

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Mccutcheon

Name

Brials Mccutcheon

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On Aug. 6, 2016, at about 5:42 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of Crestview Drive in Eureka for the report of a possible suicide. Deputies arrived on scene and located Brials Mccutcheon deceased inside of his vehicle. His death was later determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Flaherty

Name

Robert Flaherty

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Robert Flaherty was reported missing in July of 2014 by family members. On Oct. 14, 2014 Flaherty was located deceased at a camp in a wooded area off Redwood Drive in Garberville

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Raya

Name

Luis Raya

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Luis Raya was last seen on June 14, 2014 at about 8:30 p.m. at his home in Arcata by family members. Raya was no longer at the home when family members returned to the residence later that evening. Raya reportedly worked at a marijuana farm in Miranda and was possibly seen in June or July of 2014 in the Southern Humboldt area. On August 10, 2014, skeletal remains belonging to Raya were discovered at Cuneo Creek State Park near Bull Creek.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Joseph

Name

Jeffrey Joseph

Age

55

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On July 8, 2014, Jeffrey Joseph was reported missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office following a road trip to Humboldt County to purchase a large amount of marijuana. Joseph last contacted family and friends via cellphone in the late morning of June 21, 2014. Joseph’s last known location is somewhere west of Redding, possibly Willow Creek. Joseph was last known to be driving a green 1998 Toyota Rav 4 with a Louisiana license plate, at the time he went missing.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Brooks

Name

Danielle Brooks

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Danielle Brooks was reported missing to the Fortuna Police Department on February 19, 2014 by family members. Danielle was last seen around February 9, 2014 in the Swains Flat area. On March 9, 2015, skeletal remains believed to belong to Brooks were located in the Eel River bed near Howe Creek in Ferndale.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Tennison

Name

Robert Tennison

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Robert “Bobby” Tennison was reported missing to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office on February 9, 2009. Tennison had recently moved to the Alderpoint area and was living with friends when he went missing. Tennison was last seen at a residence in Rancho Sequoia sometime between January 21 and February 1, 2009.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Boyd

Name

Rosemarie Boyd

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Rosemarie Wendy Boyd was located deceased on the Eel River riverbar south of the Fortuna River Lodge on September 16, 2008. Her death was determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Taylor

Name

Joan Taylor

Age

84

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On November 26, 2003, at about 2 p.m., Joan Taylor reportedly left her residence in the Jacoby Creek area on foot and has never returned

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Reardon

Name

Robert Reardon

Age

85

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On July 29, 2001, Robert “Bob” Reardon was located deceased in a milk barn on the 5600 block of Elk River Road. Reardon’s manner of death appears to be homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Leavitt

Name

Tawnya Leavitt

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 1, 1998, Tawnya Leavitt was located deceased in the grassy area off of the north end of the Samoa Airstrip by Coast Guard crews training in the area.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Day

Name

Eric Day

Age

53

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Eric Day was last seen in Rio Dell on/around February 17, 1997. Day reportedly had a broken leg and was using crutches prior to his disappearance. Day reportedly had acquaintances in the Stafford area and may have been in the Southern Humboldt area in the days surrounding his disappearance.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Abbey Jr

Name

Keith Abbey Jr

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On August 16, 1993, Keith Lynn Abbey was found deceased on the North Jetty Beach near Samoa. His death has been determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Jameton

Name

John Jameton

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On August 5, 1993, John Jameton was found deceased on Overpack Grove Road in the Richardson Grove area. His death has been determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Potter

Name

John Potter

Age

70

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

John Gregory Potter was discovered missing from a residence in Whitethorn on March 27, 1993. On April 13, 1993, Potter was located deceased in the Mattole River near Whitethorn.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Ellis

Name

Curtis Ellis

Age

64

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Curtis Lee Elis was reported missing to the Eureka Police Department on August 8, 1990. Ellis was last seen in late February 1990 and was reportedly leaving to visit Texas. Skeletal remains identified as belonging to Ellis were located on December 29, 1992, by a tourist in the area of the Avenue of the Giants near Myers Flat. Ellis’ cause of death is unknown and his death is considered suspicious.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__White

Name

Andrea White

Age

56

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Andrea “Chick” White was last seen on July 31, 1991 at about 1:30 p.m. hitchhiking along Highway 299 eastbound, east of Blue Lake. Investigative information indicates that White may have received a ride from that location in a white over green 1964 Chevy Impala four-door with mud/snow tires on the rear.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Willis

Name

Dottie Willis

Age

71

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On June 21, 1990, Dottie Willis was found deceased at the north end of Heindon Road near Arcata. Her death has been determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Adams

Name

Kay Adams

Age

86

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kay Adams was reported missing in August of 1987. Her remains were located in November of 1987 on a rural property near Willow Creek

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Bereshnyi

Name

Lydia Bereshnyi

Age

73

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Lydia Bereshnyi was located deceased on September 7, 1982 at a secluded campsite on the riverbank near the Sprowel Creek Bridge. Bereshnyi’s cause of death was determined to be strangulation.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Coen

Name

Deryl Coen

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Deryl Edward Coen was located deceased on November 30, 1980 at a residence on Fruitland Ridge Road in Myers Flat. His death was determined to be a homicide

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Frint

Name

Charles Frint

Age

92

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Charles Richard Frint was located deceased on February 15, 1978 at a residence on the 1900 block of Gwin Road in McKinleyville. His death was determined to be a homicide.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Schneider

Name

Victoria Schneider

Age

68

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victoria Lynn Schneider was last seen leaving her home in Eureka on June 16, 1976, to hitchhike to Samoa Beach. Schneider was located deceased, buried in a shallow grave on Samoa Beach on June 30, 1976.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Fischer

Name

Karen Fischer

Age

71

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Karen Fischer was reported missing on January 15, 1976 by her boyfriend. Fisher was reportedly last seen by her boyfriend on January 14, 1976 at approximately 9:50 a.m. in Arcata where she was planning to hitchhike to go sightseeing in the Trinidad area. Members of the Coast Guard reported seeing Fischer on Trinidad Head at approximately 12:25 p.m. that day in the company of a male subject described as 6 feet tall, medium build, with blonde/light brown hair, wearing light/tan clothes. On January 18, 1976, Fischer was located deceased on a small trail at the top of Trinidad Head.

Agency

Humboldt

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cold-case-record__Bowman

Name

Janet Bowman

Age

68

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Janet Lee Bowman was last seen at the Eureka Welfare Office on September 30, 1975 and was known to hitchhike for transport. Bowman was located deceased in a wooded area off of Highway 299 near Blue Lake after Sheriff’s Investigators received an anonymous letter describing the whereabout of her remains.

Agency

Humboldt

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