Spring Mills, PA Area Cold Cases
Name
Jose Amaya-CamillaAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Chopan ByrdAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
David BellAge
49Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
David bell was found stabbed to death in his residence in the 300 block of chesapeake avenue in crisfield, somerset county, md. Bell owned several properties in the area, and robbery may have been the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Maurice GraceAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Maurice grace was stabbed by another inmate at the maryland house of correction. Suspects were developed, but insufficient evidence was available for trial.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert HackeyAge
41Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
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
Name
Ray HamletAge
23Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Ray hamlet was stabbed by another inmate after an earlier argument. He was housed in the annex building at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Homer HarrisAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Homer harris was found in a parking area along gas house pike. Investigators believed he was killed by an acquaintance.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert KeyserAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 7/15/1986, robert keyser was found dead in an armored car at columbia mall’s parking lot he was shot, and money was stolen from the vehicle robbery is believed to be the motiveAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Sharon KoontzAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Sharon koontz’s body was found in a glen burnie motel room there were no signs of forced entry she was described as a streetwise prostitute who often took men to motel roomsAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Paul LentzAge
14Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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 locationAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
John LloydAge
48Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
John lloyd, a constable, was shot and killed through the window of his sister’s home in frederick county, md, on 4/27/1945Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Odessa MeisterAge
35Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Odessa meister was last seen alive on 12/20/1952 her body was found on mcnamee’s hill in cumberland, md she died of blunt force traumaAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Johnny MeadowsAge
34Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Roy LewisAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Roy lewis’s remains were found in sabillasville, frederick county, mdAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Charles MoatesAge
73Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Charles moates, a magistrate, was shot in his workshop in frederick county, md two suspects were identified, but the case never went to trialAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Willie OwensAge
Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On july 14, 1997, willie owens, an inmate, was housed in cell 111, f building east pod, of the maryland correctional institute in jessup, anne arundel county, md. Owens was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell and died due to blunt force trauma. No arrest was made due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Kenneth PlewAge
75Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Kenneth plew disappeared on the evening of december 31, 1981. His body was found in the trunk of his car with gunshot wounds. Robbery is believed to be the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Marcos MoralesAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Marcos morales, a seasonal worker, was shot and killed after an argument at a bar. Three suspects fled the scene in a black cadillac.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Pennock PolkAge
83Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pennock polk was found beaten and shot in his home on january 10, 1987. Robbery appears to be the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Mildred WagonerAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Leonard SteeleAge
43Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Perryville, cecil county, maryland. More to follow.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Henry SzedonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Henry szedon was employed as a desk clerk at the holiday inn in jessup. He was found shot behind the desk at 5:20 a.M. On october 13, 1974. The motive appeared to be robbery.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Jean WelchAge
72Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Jean welch was found deceased in her home on oldtown road in cumberland. Her death was possibly sexually motivated. The case was never closed due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Jerry Alan StaufferAge
49Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On december 20, 1979, the victim attended a christmas party at his place of employment. After leaving the party, the victim went to another bar, harvey's, where he shot pool. The victim left harvey's and went to the lighthouse bar in havre de grace sometime around 1:00 a.M. It is unknown what time stauffer left the lighthouse bar. It is believed stauffer may have been in the company of two unidentified males at the time he left the bar.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Mack YoungAge
27Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 1, 1995 about 5:00 p.M., inmate mack young walked past a cell and appeared to be having problems breathing. Another inmate summoned aid. Young was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of a puncture wound to his lung. The wound appeared to have been made by a shank. Young failed to identify his attacker(s) while conscious and able to do so. Mack young was a maryland division of correction inmate housed in dorm h at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Oscar EnnisAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Details remain few in this death investigation. Much of the information was developed during a follow-up investigation in 1973. At that time, a tip was received alleging ennis was killed by someone close to him who used an ice pick to cause his death.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Lorraine ZimmermanAge
15Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
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
Name
Victor GrantAge
Cause of Death
InjuryInfo
Victor grant was a young child who was found unresponsive by his mother. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death was ruled blunt force trauma. A suspect was identified who was a friend of the child's mother, but sufficient evidence to charge was not obtained.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Percy ThorntonAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel were called to the thornton residence on drawbridge road at 4:57 a.M. For a residential fire. When the fire was extinguished, two bodies were found in the debris. An autopsy determined both were dead prior to the fire and both had been shot.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Tyree BrownAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, december 31, 2007, at 12:10 am, tyree eugene brown (23) was found shot to death in a residence located in the 1800 block of grempler way in edgewood. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Joann WrightAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel responded to the thornton residence for a fire. Two bodies, identified as joann wright and percy thornton, were found. Autopsy revealed both were shot before the fire. Several individuals were suspected, but insufficient evidence was available.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Charles PughAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 19, 2021, deputies from the harford county sheriff’s office responded to the area of 1700 crimson tree way, edgewood, maryland 21040. Charles pugh was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he later died.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Marilyn ScottAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Richard JacksonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 21, 2022, deputies responded to 301 mayberry drive, aberdeen, maryland 21001, where richard jackson was found deceased in an apartment's common area.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Delmonta YoungAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Tina LeoneAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Tina louise leone, originally from massachusetts, was found deceased on perryman road, aberdeen, maryland 21001. Her remains were classified as a homicide.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Quinton StokesAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Quinton "Sparks" stokes, 24, was found with gunshot wounds in edgewood on june 22, 2013. He was transported to shock trauma center but later died.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Marlene HayesAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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