Avis, PA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Byrd

Name

Chopan Byrd

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 23, 1975, a truck driver discovered a body in a field on the east side of maryland route 75, about 200 feet north of maryland route 144, 1/2 mile east of new market. The victim, identified as chopan byrd from baltimore, md, had been shot to death. Two individuals were arrested at the time, but the cases were never tried due to lack of evidence.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Hackey

Name

Robert Hackey

Age

41

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

Robert hackey was struck by a vehicle while walking. The driver fled the scene, and the case is being investigated as manslaughter by motor vehicle.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Harris

Name

Homer Harris

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Homer harris was found in a parking area along gas house pike. Investigators believed he was killed by an acquaintance.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lentz

Name

Paul Lentz

Age

14

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Paul lentz’s body was found in a drainage ditch on 6/18/1975 in frederick county, md he had died from a stab wound it is unclear how he left home or how his body reached the location

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lloyd

Name

John Lloyd

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

John lloyd, a constable, was shot and killed through the window of his sister’s home in frederick county, md, on 4/27/1945

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Roy Lewis

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Roy lewis’s remains were found in sabillasville, frederick county, md

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Moates

Name

Charles Moates

Age

73

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Charles moates, a magistrate, was shot in his workshop in frederick county, md two suspects were identified, but the case never went to trial

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Wagoner

Name

Mildred Wagoner

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 12/29/1993, her husband reported her death to her father, who then contacted the police. She was found in her bed in the 2400 block of dargan school road with an apparent gunshot wound. Other family members were present in the home.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Zimmerman

Name

Lorraine Zimmerman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Lori zimmerman rode the school bus home from high school on april 6, 1984. She stopped at a friend's home for about ten minutes. Lori did not return home that evening. Friends of lori's were contacted, but denied seeing lori. Lori's mother filed a missing person report with hagerstown police department. On april 14, 1984, two people walking in a wooded area discovered her partially clothed body.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Scott

Name

Marilyn Scott

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 7, 2017, deputies responded to the area of 208 clarks ridge court, bel air, md, and found marilyn scott deceased inside her vehicle.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Delmonta Young

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 5, 2014, deputies responded to 435 meadowood drive for a reported shooting and found mr. Delmonta young with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Hayes

Name

Marlene Hayes

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Marlene hayes (38) was found murdered in her home on ponderosa drive, bel air. Burglary or robbery is suspected.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Raja

Name

Moeen Raja

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Selby

Name

Joseph Selby

Age

56

Cause of Death

Arson

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Selby

Name

Betty Selby

Age

51

Cause of Death

Arson

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Armetta

Name

Jason Armetta

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 15, 2009, jason erol armetta, a 24-year-old male, was shot during a party in hanover, maryland. He succumbed to complications from the injuries in 2018.

Agency

Anne Arundel County

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cold-case-record__Crawford

Name

Joshua Crawford

Age

21

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Frederick County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Baekey

Name

James Baekey

Age

36

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 25, 1996, at 3:31 p.M., baltimore county police responded to a call for shots fired at the 6000 block of baltimore national pike, 21228. Upon their arrival, they found 36-year-old james baekey, lying in front of the location suffering from a gunshot wound. Baekey was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Baekey was an employee at custom addition and it is believed he was the victim of a robbery. Witnesses observed baekey backing out the door of the location with his hands raised in the air. Two black male suspects were observed coming out the door behind baekey. Baekey then either fell or was pushed to the ground. One of the black male suspects then shot baekey while he was on the ground. Both suspects were observed fleeing the area in a vehicle. The vehicle was possibly a green volkswagen jetta

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Balogun

Name

Janell Balogun

Age

33

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

At 10:29 a.M. On june 10, 2012, a bicyclist discovered the body of 33-year-old janell balogun along river road near frederick road in catonsville. Janell was laying behind a short wall adjacent to the road. An autopsy determined that janell's death was a result of trauma to the upper body

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Bowling

Name

John Bowling

Age

42

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 18, 1992, baltimore county police responded to reports of a shooting at the ramada inn located in the 8700 block of loch raven boulevard, 21286. When police arrived, they found 42-year-old john howard bowling, a security guard for the motel, shot several times. An eyewitness to the crime told police that the victim was shot when he went to the front door to let someone in. When john bowling opened the door, the suspect fired shots at him, possibly in an attempted robbery

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Bryan

Name

Rodney Bryan

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 19, 1999, police responded to the 600 block of clover crest road, 21030 for a call to check on a subject. There were reports that earlier that morning someone heard screaming and then a loud bang from the victim's apartment. Police made entry into the apartment and discovered 35-year-old rodney bryan deceased inside. Bryan had sustained several gunshot wounds to his upper body.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Nikkeyi Davis

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 10:18 p.M. On june 27, 2005, baltimore county police responded to a call for shots fired. When they entered the apartment in the 2000 block of woodlawn drive, they found 24-year-old nikkeyi nicole davis lying on the floor suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the upper body. Paramedics pronounced her deceased at the scene. Neighbors reported hearing a disturbance with the female screaming followed by gunshots fired in close succession. An unidentified vehicle was heard leaving the scene at a high rate of speed

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Fetterolf

Name

Margaret Fetterolf

Age

16

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

On september 12, 1976, baltimore county detectives located the body of a young woman in the 5600 block of dogwood road near the lorraine park cemetery in woodlawn. The woman had been strangled and sexually assaulted. Over the years, the victim has become known as “woodlawn jane doe,” named after the area of the county where she was found. We now know margaret fetterolf lived in alexandria, virginia. She was 16 years old when she was killed. Family members say she went missing in 1975. By knowing margaret’s identity, detectives are now one step closer to catching the suspects responsible for her murder

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Godwin

Name

Steven Godwin

Age

32

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Baltimore county police are asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of steven duane godwin, 32. The homicide occurred in the woodlawn precinct. On october 18, 1984 at approximately 10:30 p.M., officers responded to the corinthian lounge and restaurant, located in the 7100 block of windsor mill road 21244 for a stabbing. Officers found steven godwin lying in the doorway of the package goods store suffering from a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to baltimore county general hospital where he was pronounced deceased about 30 minutes after the stabbing

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Harris

Name

Raycol Harris

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 1, 1994 at approximately 11:04 p.M., baltimore county police were dispatched to the unit block of heatherton court, 21244 in precinct 2 woodlawn in reference to a burglary in progress. The female resident had called police and reported unknown subjects were breaking into her house. Upon police arrival, 23-year-old raycol lavette harris was located inside the residence suffering from several gunshot wounds. Harris was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Haughton

Name

Steven Haughton

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 14, 1991, baltimore county police were called to an apartment complex in the 6600 block of collinsdale road, 21234 around 9:30 p.M. To check on the well-being of a tenant, steven mark haughton. Police were unable to make contact with steven and asked maintenance personnel to unlock the apartment door. Upon their entry, steven mark haughton was found deceased from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Hemmings

Name

Howard Hemmings

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 13, 1998, police responded to 5 lynfair court in parkville, 21234 in reference to a cardiac arrest. The victim, 27-year-old howard hemmings had called seeking assistance and was able to let police in when they arrived. Officers discovered that hemmings had sustained two gunshot wounds to his upper body. Hemmings was unable to provide any information as to who had shot him and he died later that day at the hospital.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Simms

Name

Charlotte Simms

Age

80

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On june 14, 1994, baltimore county police responded to an apartment in the 7100 block of rolling bend road, 21207 in precinct 2 woodlawn in reference to a suspicious condition. A concerned relative had contacted police to check on the well-being of a family member who they had been unable to contact

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Tiona Smith

Age

23

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On november 5, 2005 at 10:45 p.M., 23-year-old tiona smith left her job at a mcdonald's on cranbrook road in cockeysville, 21030. She got on an mta bus and rode it to a stop at eutaw and fayette streets in baltimore city. She was seen at that intersection getting into a small four-door car. That was the last time that she was seen alive. At 11 a.M. The next morning, november 6, 2005, tiona smith’s body was found to the rear of the 6800 block of fox meadow road, 21207 by some children playing in the neighborhood. She was still wearing her mcdonald’s uniform from the night before. She had trauma to her head and upper body. The medical examiner determined that her cause of death was from multiple sharp force injuries and her manner of death was homicide

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Ugiansky

Name

Michael Ugiansky

Age

59

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

On november 1, 2002, at approximately 10:15 p.M., a neighbor called 911 and reported seeing fire from inside of 1310 hilton terrace in catonsville, 21228. Baltimore county police and fire personnel responded to the scene. Once the fire was extinguished, the burned body of 59-year-old michael allen ugiansky was located inside of the home on the living room floor.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Mitchell Jr

Name

Robert Mitchell Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning of july 6, 2016 at about 6 am a person walking their dog found robert mitchell jr. Dead in the park at 455 lagrange ave. There were obvious signs that fire was lit in an attempt to burn evidence. Investigators believe that mr. Mitchell was hanging out at the monroe ave bars the evening before his death. He was last seen walking in front of o'callaghans pub. Investigators also believe that mr. Mitchell was murdered somewhere else and dropped of at the park after he was killed. Mitchell owned a photography business called pop tarantino.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Bailey

Name

Neville Bailey

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 6, 2005 at 9:00 pm officers were called to 108 newbury st. For the report of a taxi cab crashed into rocks with an unresponsive driver. When officers arrived they learned the taxi driver, mr. Bailey, was shot. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Mr. Bailey was survived by his wife and 2 daughters, 6 and 7 years old. It is believed mr. Bailey may have been shot after a robbery attempt.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Knibbs

Name

Marshall Knibbs

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On april 21, 2015 marshall knibbs walked out of a family members house on pardee st. Within seconds of leaving the house he was gunned down in the middle of pardee st. Near joseph ave.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Washington

Name

Michael Washington

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 1st, 2009 after area bars closed there were people congregating outside of mark's texas hots and big deal pizza on monroe ave & woodlawn st. A fight broke out and escalated when a the suspect pulled out a handgun, shooting and killing michael washington.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Yawn

Name

Ya Yawn

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 29, 2010 at 2:34 a.M. Ya sin yawn was sitting in a vehicle outside of 526 thurston rd. Several suspect approached on foot and ya sin yawn was shot multiple times. He later died at the hospital.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Pitts

Name

Andrew Pitts

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On the evening of september 17, 1987 was a patron at “the barrel” bar located at 173 anderson ave. Moments after leaving the bar he was shot and killed in the street. The investigators do not believe there was any conflict inside the bar that led to his murder.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Vaccarella

Name

Stephen Vaccarella

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On february 18, 2002 stephen vaccarella was found dead in a detached garage behind 1099 monroe ave. Mr. Vaccarrella suffered significant trauma from an assault.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Perry

Name

Joyce Perry

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 1:28 a.M. On july 7, 1994 police responded for the report of a "Female down". When they arrived they found joyce outside of 18 hollister st. Dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the shooting happened sometime after 1:00 a.M.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Delgado

Name

Jonathan Delgado

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 2, 2015 at 8:15 pm jonathan delgado was standing outside the corner store at portland ave and dickinson st. When the suspect approached him on foot and shot him multiple times. He was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Mccullough

Name

Theo Mccullough

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on june 4, 2017 theo mccullough was in the driveway of 475 sherman st when two suspects approached him. In an apparent drug related robbery, mccullough was shot. He remained hospitalized until his death on november 6, 2017.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Ingham

Name

Carol Ingham

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the morning of january 2, 1976 neighborhood children discovered the partially clothed body of carol ingham behind a vacant house at 5 messina street. There was evidence of an assault and her death was ultaimtely ruled a homicide. It is possible carol was killed at another location and later moved to where she was found. She was last seen alive in the early morning hours of january 1, 1976.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Fair

Name

Oliver Fair

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 5, 1993 oliver fair was shot and killed inside 88 thomas st. This location was active in drug sales and has since been torn down. Mr. Fair was known in the neighborhood as “ollie”.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Hodges

Name

Savon Hodges

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 7, 1996 savon hodges was shot and killed inside 115 woodward st. During a home invasion robbery. Unknown suspects forced their way into the location in an attempt to rob mr. Hodges and other occupants.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Royal Jr

Name

Michael Royal Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after the murders.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Powell

Name

Lachelle Powell

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after they were killed.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Adams

Name

Michael Adams

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after the murders.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Morales

Name

Larry Morales

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 8, 2017 at 9:24 p.M. Larry morales walked out of the corner store at the corner of glendale pk and dewey ave. The unknown suspect(s) are believed to have exited a vehicle prior to shooting and killing morales during a possible robbery attempt.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Vasconcellos Jr

Name

Paul Vasconcellos Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Paul arrived home at around 10:45 pm and was walking into his house when a male black wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt shot him in an apparent robbery attempt. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Paul was described by his father as a devout christian. Paul sr. Has forgiven the person responsible for his sons senseless murder, but desperately seeks answers. Investigators are confident paul was not involved in any criminal activity and call this a senseless crime of opportunity.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Rankin

Name

O'Shay Rankin

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 15, 2016 at 9:30 p.M officers responded to a 911 call for the report of a person possibly shot in front of 196 pershing dr. When they arrived the found 22-year old o’shay rankin shot inside of his parked vehicle in the street. Investigators believe mr. Rankin may have been killed by people he was giving a ride to.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Perryman

Name

Devin Perryman

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On july 7, 2019, at about 12:54 am the rochester police department responded to 201 clairmount st for the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they found devin perryman on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Agency

Rochester

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