Park Hills, PA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Ruffin Sr

Name

Rodney Ruffin Sr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Richmond

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cold-case-record__Cornell 3Rd

Name

James Cornell 3Rd

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Archer Jr

Name

Tyrone Archer Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers

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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__Bell

Name

David Bell

Age

49

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Grace

Name

Maurice Grace

Age

26

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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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__Hamlet

Name

Ray Hamlet

Age

23

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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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__Keyser

Name

Robert Keyser

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 motive

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__Meister

Name

Odessa Meister

Age

35

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

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 trauma

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Meadows

Name

Johnny Meadows

Age

34

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95

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__Owens

Name

Willie Owens

Age

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Plew

Name

Kenneth Plew

Age

75

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Morales

Name

Marcos Morales

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Polk

Name

Pennock Polk

Age

83

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pennock polk was found beaten and shot in his home on january 10, 1987. Robbery appears to be the motive.

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__Szedon

Name

Henry Szedon

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Welch

Name

Jean Welch

Age

72

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Mack Young

Age

27

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Ennis

Name

Oscar Ennis

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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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__Grant

Name

Victor Grant

Age

Cause of Death

Injury

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Thornton

Name

Percy Thornton

Age

54

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Wright

Name

Joann Wright

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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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__Ahmad

Name

Rabiah Ahmad

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Ahmad

Name

Ahja Ahmad

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Locksley

Name

Meiko Locksley

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Meiko locksley, 25, was found with a gunshot wound on harpers farm road and later pronounced dead. Police believe the case may not have been random and are investigating possible motives, including robbery or a drugrelated dispute.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Brice

Name

Aaron Brice

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Aaron thomas brice, 19, was shot during a halloween party at manorstone lane in columbia. Over 100 people were present. Another man, nathaniel quick, was also shot and critically injured.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Nyorkor

Name

Tamba Nyorkor

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tamba karmor nyorkor, 26, was found dead in an apartment on clocktower lane with his two toddlerage children present but unharmed. Police continue to seek information.

Agency

Howard County

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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__Felder

Name

Markus Felder

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Markus wilson felder, 22, was abducted off the street in west baltimore and found shot in a driveway on route 1 in elkridge. Police believe it was retaliation for a drugrelated dispute.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Peterson

Name

Derrick Peterson

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Derrick peterson, 23, was shot while parking his car outside his home on barrel house road. Witnesses reported seeing two suspects fleeing the scene. Police believe the homicide was drugrelated.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Chad Johnson

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Chad johnson, 29, was shot and killed on a footpath near green dory lane in columbia.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Cook

Name

Walter Cook

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Walter scott cook, 20, and demony michael hughes, 24, were shot on a sidewalk in waverly winds townhouse complex. Cook died at the scene, and hughes survived the attack.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Barney

Name

Jonathan Barney

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Mayfield

Name

Davon Mayfield

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Huber

Name

Belinda Huber

Age

27

Cause of Death

Undetermined

Info

Belinda huber, 27, was reported missing and later found dead in an apartment building on washington boulevard. The cause of death is undetermined.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Whitfield

Name

Teneisha Whitfield

Age

14

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Teneisha whitfield, 14, was found in a stolen honda accord, which was set on fire. She had no known connection to laurel.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Hosten

Name

Lincoln Hosten

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lincoln hosten, 23, was found dead on stayton drive with multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Bethea

Name

Carl Bethea

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Carl bethea, 32, was found dead on the route 94 ramp to I-70. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. Bethea was last seen the day before by a neighbor as he walked toward a known associate’s house.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__Thorp

Name

Ruth Thorp

Age

21

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Ruth naomi thorp, 21, of glen burnie was found strangled at a hotel on u.S. 1 in elkridge. She checked in with a man that investigators believe was a known acquaintance. Thorp was survived by her husband and young daughter. Investigators released a suspect sketch.

Agency

Howard County

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cold-case-record__McGadney

Name

Laney McGadney

Age

28

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Laney lee mcgadney, 28, was last seen walking from her home intending to shop at owen brown village center. Her body was found in a vacant lot. Witnesses saw her enter a vehicle before her death.

Agency

Howard County

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