Keyes, CA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Cline

Name

Russell Cline

Age

45

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

San Jose Police Department

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cold-case-record__Brewer

Name

James Brewer

Age

Cause of Death

Stab Wounds

Info

On January 1, 1979 the clerk at the Stop and Go heard a commotion outside of the store. Shortly thereafter, Victim Brewer staggered through the door and collapsed. Victim Tipton was located sprawled on the ground, just outside of the store. Both died of apparent stab wounds.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Ralston

Name

Kelly Ralston

Age

21

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Victim Ralston was a 21 year old college student who was versed in martial arts. At approximately 1245 hrs, a roommate found her murdered inside of their apartment. She died of numerous wounds throughout her body. There were obvious signs of a struggle, inside of the apartment.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Aguirre

Name

Faustino Aguirre

Age

Cause of Death

Gunshot Wound

Info

On January 23, 1993, San Jose Police responded to 1137 McGinnes Ave (Del Rio Club) on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Victim Aguirre was found outside of the club with a gunshot wound to the chest. He later died of his wound at a local hospital.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Alvarado

Name

Gabriel Alvarado

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On July 6, 1997, Alvarado was eating at the El Grullense restaurant. A group of youths carrying baseball bats and throwing bottles walked through the parking lot, looking for another group. A fight ensued and Alvarado was stabbed in the back. Alvardo died at a local hospital. Police spoke to several individuals who were present at the fight, but received little cooperation at the time.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Davenport

Name

Fatima Davenport

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On December 22, 1997, San Jose Police responded to a report of a person lying on the ground in front of 1517 Shasta Ave. Upon arrival, the victim was located face down on the ground, suffering trauma from a bladed object. Davenport had been a caretaker to the residents of the address where she was killed.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Alvarez

Name

Maricela Alvarez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On November 23, 2003 a Santa Clara County Park Ranger stopped to investigate a white sedan parked on Hellyer Ave, south of Highway 101. As he approached the vehicle he saw victim Alvarez bleeding from several gun shot wounds. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Leinberger

Name

Anthony Leinberger

Age

109

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 05/29/1995, 80yr old anthony leinberger was beaten in his car at 244 oakmont st., in san jose, ca. He entered his residence and then collapsed. Mr. Leinberger later died at the hospital.

Agency

Ohio AG

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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__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__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__St Germain

Name

Doreen St Germain

Age

16

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Doreen was a 16 year old runaway from Connecticut. She had been living in the Monterey area. She was seen in Pacific Grove on the evening of her murder. Her body was found in the street at about 10:30PM in San Jose.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Tipton

Name

Michael Tipton

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On January 1, 1979 the clerk at the Stop and Go heard a commotion outside of the store. Shortly thereafter, Victim Brewer staggered through the door and collapsed. Victim Tipton was located sprawled on the ground, just outside of the store. Both died of apparent stab wounds.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Calzadais

Name

Sonya Calzadais

Age

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Victim Calzadias was found sprawled in the slow lanes of Highway 101 and the Guadalupe River Bridge. At the time, her death was classified as a hit and run accident. Approximately six months later, physical clues led police to reclassify this as a murder and start an investigation. Calzadias died of injuries sustained when struck by a car.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Zimmer

Name

Cathy Zimmer

Age

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

On March 10, 1989 victim Zimmer was found strangled in her vehicle, parked at Mineta San Jose International Airport short term parking. Her fully clothed body was found on the floor of her back seat. She was last seen attending classes at San Jose State University that afternoon.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Araiza

Name

Alfredo Araiza

Age

Cause of Death

Gunshot Wound

Info

On July 6, 1997, San Jose Police responded to 1093 Owsley Ave on a report of an assault. Upon arrival, Victim Araiza was located inside of his residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He had previously run into the residence holding his chest, stating he had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital and later expired.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Rivera

Name

Roland Rivera

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On October 3, 1993, police were called to the above address on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, victim Rivera was located dead from gunshot wounds, in front of his porch. Rivera was at home and had stepped out to investigate some noises outside of his residence. Witnesses heard him speaking with another individual prior to the shooting.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Galentine

Name

Raymond Galentine

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On May 3, 1995, San Jose Police responded to a possible burglary in progress at 745 Dailey Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located victim Galentine's body inside of the residence, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. His vehicle was missing from the driveway of the residence and later located at Eastridge shopping mall.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Troung

Name

Loi Troung

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On May 6, 2001 police responded to a report of a shooting and found victim Truong dead at the scene. Truong had been shot as he was closing his business. He owned the business for approximately 10 years, prior to his demise. A vehicle similar to an early 1990's Nissan 240SX was seen leaving the scene.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Sanchez

Name

April Sanchez

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On April 19, 2003, the partially clothed body of victim Sanchez was found on a creek bank near Phelan and Roberts Ave by a man walking his dog. She was last seen walking in the area of Keys and S 6th Street several hours earlier, wearing a backpack.. Victim Sanchez was 16 years old at the time of her passing.

Agency

San Jose

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cold-case-record__Keil

Name

Christopher Keil

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Saturday, July 25, 2015, at approximately 11:16 p.m., San Jose Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Sunbeam Circle on a person shot. Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was talking with other people on the driveway of a residence. A light colored compact vehicle pulled up next to them. The passenger, Suspect #1, exited the vehicle, asked the victim if he was in a gang. The victim denied being in a gang and the suspect shot the victim. The suspect got back in the vehicle and fled the scene with Suspect #2 driving. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later. The suspects have not been identified or apprehended.

Agency

San Jose

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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__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__Schiebert

Name

Helen Schiebert

Age

27

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Stockton Police Department

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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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