Pulga, CA 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__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__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__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__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__Nichols

Name

Eleanor Nichols

Age

73

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Victim found deceased in a house fire. Determined to have been shot before the fire. Suspect(s) unknown.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Inzunza

Name

Doris Inzunza

Age

41

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Missing person case. Victim was last seen at her residence. Vehicle not located. Volunteer for “Survivors of Stalking.”

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Kelley

Name

Dale Kelley

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Missing person case. Victim's car was later found in Louisiana. Victim disappeared en route to visit girlfriend in Los Angeles.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Bilkei

Name

John Bilkei

Age

60

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Married couple John and Christoria Bilkei found stabbed to death in their residence.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Bilkei

Name

Christoria Bilkei

Age

60

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Married couple John and Christoria Bilkei found stabbed to death in their residence.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Scruggs

Name

Khymbrly Scruggs

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Missing person case. Victim was last seen at her apartment. Personal belongings remained untouched.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Moore

Name

Clarence Moore

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Student at Heald Business Institute. Shot by a suspect who fled on a bicycle and then entered a getaway vehicle.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Bennallack

Name

Nancy Bennallack

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victim was found deceased in her apartment after failing to show up for work.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Hakar

Name

Judith Hakar

Age

23

Cause of Death

Abduction/Homicide

Info

Victim's body was discovered in a shallow grave by hikers in a remote area near Weimar.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Harlan

Name

Katherine Harlan

Age

9

Cause of Death

Abduction/Homicide

Info

Victim, a child, was last seen walking to a school bus stop. Her body was found 15 miles from her residence.

Agency

Sacramento County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Ray

Name

Terri Ray

Age

15

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On July 7th, 1976, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred near the Clear Creek Bridge on State Route 273 in Redding. The fifteen-year-old victim, Terri Lynn Ray, was found in Clear Creek with multiple stab wounds. Investigators aggressively worked the case, but over time the number of leads declined and the case went cold. The Redding Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving this crime.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Crowe

Name

Carrie Crowe

Age

74

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On September 11, 1980, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred at a residence on Oxford Lane in Redding. The seventy-four-year-old victim, Carrie Mae CROWE was found deceased in her residence, the apparent victim of a homicide.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Generes

Name

Helen Generes

Age

63

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On October 5, 1983, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred at Generes Realty Company located on Market St. in Redding. The sixty-three-year-old victim, Helen Faye Generes, was found deceased inside of her business, the apparent victim of a homicide.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Mayon

Name

Maria Mayon

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 18, 1994, the Redding Police Department investigated a double murder that occurred on Lema Rd. in Redding. Maria Celeste Mayon, twenty-years of age and Daniel Edward Sullivan, forty-one years of age were both found deceased inside of a residence.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Sullivan

Name

Daniel Sullivan

Age

41

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 18, 1994, the Redding Police Department investigated a double murder that occurred on Lema Rd. in Redding. Maria Celeste Mayon, twenty-years of age and Daniel Edward Sullivan, forty-one years of age were both found deceased inside of a residence.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Spuehler

Name

Myrna Spuehler

Age

35

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On November 17, 2000, the Redding Police Department investigated a robbery and subsequent murder on Cheryl Dr. in Redding. Myrna Lynn Spuehler, thirty-five years of age was killed inside her residence during what appeared to be a robbery taking place at the location.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Phillips

Name

Edwin Phillips

Age

67

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On August 17, 2016, SHASCOM received a 911 call of shots fired in the area of 3032 Bechelli Ln. in Redding. Responding officers arrived in the area to discover Edwin “Eddie” Phillips, sixty seven years of Redding suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Phillips was transported via ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators later obtained video surveillance from a nearby business, which showed Edwin “Eddie” Phillips entering his business with an unknown subject and exiting a short time later, just prior to the shooting. The subject appears to be of a large stature and was wearing long, baggy shorts and possibly a tank top at the time.

Agency

Redding PD

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Tammy Brown

Age

36

Cause of Death

Info

On september 23, 2003 tammy brown, age 36, was discovered lying next to the roadway in thomas creek canyon, south of reno, nevada. Tammy had lived with her boyfriend at 306 east fourth street in reno. She was reportedly last seen walking down fourth street, carrying a suit case. She was last seen alive on september 22, 2003.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Martinez

Name

Omar Martinez

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On april 21, 2006 omar was shot to death in the parking lot of scolari's in sun valley. The shooting occurred as he and a female associate sat in their car. The gunman fled around the rear of the scolari's and was never found.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Mireles-Quezada

Name

Luis Mireles-Quezada

Age

29

Cause of Death

Info

On march 08, 2003, a person snowshoeing discovered the remains of a hispanic male now identified as luis "Carlos" mireles-quezada, known as "Guero" to his friends. The victim was discovered in a frozen state in the snow near mile marker 9 off the mount rose highway. The victims body was discovered off the roadway, approximately 1/4 mile up-hill from a turnout, which is located just below the mount rose summit on the reno side. The 29 year old victim, who was a concrete worker, was last heard from in early january 2003. The victim was found fully clothed wearing a green jacket, dark blue v-neck pull over short sleeve, blue jeans and red and white nike "Air" tennis shoes.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

Jane Doe

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On june 9, 1997 children playing near hoge road, north of reno, nevada, discovered the decomposed remains of a white female. The body had been buried in a rock pile. Her cause of death was not determined. The female was wearing a black long sleeved jacket, western style multi-colored shirt, camel cigarette t-shirt, blue jeans "Braxton" size 10, white socks and grey tennis shoes. She also had an elgin watch, a white metal necklace with metal whistle attached, yellow and copper bracelet, dream catcher earring, black bolo tie with arrowhead stone, white metal ring with heart shape and white metal ring with red stone. The victim had a metal plate in her jaw, from a surgical intervention.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Huston

Name

Tina Huston

Age

34

Cause of Death

Info

On october 30, 1995, the body of tina huston, age 34, was found in her mobile home at the blue gem trailer park on pyramid highway. She had been brutally murdered. The victim was described as being petite at 5'1" tall and weighing 96 lbs.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rauer

Name

Charles Rauer

Age

Cause of Death

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On december 04, 1994, the bodies of charles and nona rauer were found in their incline village home. They were last known to be alive on november 30, 1994. The elderly couple lived alone.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rauer

Name

Nona Rauer

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On december 04, 1994, the bodies of charles and nona rauer were found in their incline village home. They were last known to be alive on november 30, 1994. The elderly couple lived alone.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Santana

Name

Eduardo Santana

Age

Cause of Death

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On october 15, 1991, 27 year old eduardo santana was found dead in the parking lot of ameri-gas on north virginia street, reno, nevada. His car was on the scene and he was in possession of money and illegal drugs. He was last seen the prior day on october 14, 1991.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Martinez

Name

Ricardo Martinez

Age

58

Cause of Death

Info

On july 20, 1991, groundskeeper ricardo martinez was found dead at the 9th tee of the incline golf course. Martinez, age 58, was in possession of large amount of cash at the time of his murder and was planning a trip home to guatemala.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

John Doe

Age

4050

Cause of Death

Info

On june 11, 1991, the decomposed remains of an unknown white male were found under a mattress along the dirt extension of yukon drive and dolores drive, which connected sun valley and spanish springs at the time. The area had been used for illegal dumping. No cause of death was determined, however the body and scene indicate the man did not walk there and cover himself with the mattress prior to his death. He was estimated to have been 40-50 years of age, 5'10" tall, full dentures, wearing brown cords, white t-shirt and was bare foot.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Rodewald

Name

Ursual Rodewald

Age

27

Cause of Death

Info

On june 08, 1991, ursual rodewald, age 27,was riding with a friend in a convertible car along the pyramid highway near axe handle road. Her friend noticed her slump over in the seat and saw blood. The victim was rushed to the hospital, however she died. Autopsy showed the victim had been shot. Years later a man telephoned the case detective and said he may have shot this woman on accident. When pressed about the details and asked to meet personally with the detective, the man disconnected and never called back. Anyone believing they may know this person should contact this office.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Flournoy

Name

Loys Flournoy

Age

Cause of Death

Info

On december 08, 1988, 64 year old cab driver loys flournoy was found along a roadway near mustang, nevada, east of reno, nevada. His empty taxi cab was found parked by the western village in sparks, nevada. The victim had picked up a fare at the circus-circus casino in reno and had been directed to the mustang ranch brothel east of reno prior to his murder.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Pickerill

Name

Phillip Pickerill

Age

32

Cause of Death

Info

On june 14, 1986, phillip pickerill, age 32, was found on the dirt extension of toll road, south of reno, nevada. The victim had been partially buried and was found after rains unearthed his remains. The victim had flown to reno and was celebrating his birthday. He was last seen alive after picking up a money wire at the western union offices on sierra street in reno, nevada, on march 21, 1986.

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Whitlock

Name

Sandra Whitlock

Age

29

Cause of Death

Info

On february 23, 1985, 29 year old sandra whitlock was found in the truckee river, near painted rock. This is an area east of reno along interstate 80. She had been reported missing to the reno police department after last being seen january 16, 198

Agency

Washoe County Sheriff

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