Sveadal, 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__Connally

Name

Nathan Connally

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

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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__Marroquin

Name

Samuel Marroquin

Age

36

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found unconscious near San Lorenzo River Levee and Broadway Bridge. Died despite medical aid.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

John Doe

Age

2535

Cause of Death

Probable Homicide

Info

Found deceased at Natural Bridges State Park. Unidentified male with tattoos.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Mendoza

Name

Miguel Mendoza

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased at San Lorenzo Blvd. Believed more witnesses exist.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Martinez

Name

Valdemar Martinez

Age

19

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Stabbed at 200 Block of Walk Circle. Died in hospital.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Prowdley

Name

Barbara Sue Prowdley

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased with Rogelio Conejo in an apartment. No sign of forced entry.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Conejo

Name

Rogelio Lazaro Conejo

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased with Barbara Prowdley in an apartment. No sign of forced entry.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Lamaster

Name

Kori Lamaster

Age

17

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found decomposed in Pogonip Park. Identified years later.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Reimer

Name

Carl Reimer

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot in the 90 Block of Grandview Street. Suspect fled east on Grandview.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Snell

Name

Derek Snell

Age

20

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Stabbed by multiple suspects during a party near the beach.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Panzica

Name

Carol Panzica

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased in a hotel bathtub. Determined to be inconsistent with accidental death.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Cargill

Name

Deborah Cargill

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kidnapped from a parking lot in San Jose. Body found in the San Lorenzo River.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Silva

Name

Pauly Silva

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot in the 200 Block of Locust Street. Believed more witnesses exist.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Marquez

Name

Daniel Marquez

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Shot multiple times while in a car. Female passenger recovered.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Bebek

Name

Michael Bebek

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found deceased in his home after concerned neighbor checked on him.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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cold-case-record__Tenorio

Name

Tyler Tenorio

Age

17

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Stabbed during a fight between two groups. Multiple suspects identified, two still outstanding.

Agency

Santa Cruz

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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__Johnson

Name

Andre Johnson

Age

21

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Monterey County Sheriff's Office

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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__Harris

Name

Rhoda Harris

Age

61

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Rhoda Harris was 61 years old when her body was found in her home on November 29, 1967. Rhoda lived alone in a small house on Oxner Street in Monterey. Her body was discovered by her adult daughter, who had been unable to reach Rhoda by phone. Based on the crime scene, it appeared that Rhoda may have been killed a day or two prior to her body being discovered. Rhoda’s car was also stolen at the time of her murder and found abandoned in the city of Marina on 11/30/67. No suspects were identified in the initial investigation.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Daly

Name

John Daly

Age

18

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

John Calvin Daly was 18 years old and passing through Monterey in the late summer of 1969. John’s body was discovered in the wooded area of Dan Dahvee Park, just off of Munras Avenue, on the morning of September 8th, 1969 by a city park employee. John had been stabbed to death by an unknown person(s). No known motive for John’s murder has been identified, and there is limited information for detectives to work with. John, known as “Jack” by those who knew him growing up, remember him being an avid surfer along the shores of Cape May, New Jersey. John has not been forgotten.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Patricia Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 6:30 am on the morning of January 12, 1974, three newspaper boys discovered the body of Patricia Jones lying in the alleyway of Bruce Lane, near the old Kirby Appliance Store (no longer in existence). Patricia had been shot to death. Detectives were unable to determine if Patricia had been killed at the location she was found, or if her body had been left at this location after the murder. Patricia was visiting the Monterey area from her home in San Mateo, having arrived in Monterey by bus the previous day. Patricia had tried to rent a car at the Monterey Airport at 9:50 pm on 1/11/74, but was unsuccessful. Her whereabouts from that point on are not currently known. At the time of her murder, Patricia had been involved in occasionally working as an escort.Patricia’s murder is believed to have taken place sometime between 9:50 pm on 1/11/74 and 2:12 am on 1/12/74.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Garcia

Name

Peter Garcia

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On September 30, 1974, Peter Garcia was in his apartment in the 500 block of Scott Street in Monterey when he was murdered by an unknown assailant. No witnesses or motives for the assault were identified during the initial investigation. Garcia later died as a result of the traumatic injuries he received during the attack.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Bellemur

Name

Michael Bellemur

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At the time of his murder on March 11, 1976, Michael Bellemur was working as the manager of a local motel on Tenth Street in Monterey. Michael was shot and killed during an attempted robbery of the motel’s office. Several suspects, involved in multiple other robberies during this same time period, were identified during the initial investigation. No charges were filed, and this case has been actively reviewed and investigated since that time.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Alroomi

Name

Ala'a Alroomi

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 12/28/79, Ala’a Alroomi was visiting a friend’s apartment at 500 Glenwood Circle. In what detectives would later believe to be a case of mistaken identity, Ala’a was shot and killed by a suspect that fired through the living room window. Ala’a was a foreign exchange student from Saudi Arabia at the time of his death, and had no known enemies. A suspect that was involved in a love-triangle with the apartment’s actual tenant was quickly identified, but at the time of the shooting there was insufficient evidence to file charges against him.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Isoma

Name

Hreta Isoma

Age

63

Cause of Death

Assaulted

Info

During the evening of July 14, 1981, Hreta was exiting a vehicle that had just parked at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Casanova in Monterey. As Hreta walked away from the car, she was assaulted by an unknown male. She later died of her injuries. Hreta was 63 years old when she was killed. She had no known enemies and it was thought that her attacker was possible attempting to rob her, but was scared away by the driver of the car Hreta had been in.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Chavez

Name

Shelia Chavez

Age

18

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Shelia Chavez was 18 years old at the time of her death. She was last seen by a friend in Carmel Valley on 8/10/82 waiting for a bus. On 9/18/82 her body was found at the bottom of a ravine, to the rear of the Monterey Public Library. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. Although a male adult admitted to being with the victim sometime before her death, no positive suspects have been identified. Prior to her death, Chavez frequented the downtown area of Monterey. There may have been someone who knew Shelia around the time of her death who has information on her friends and associates at the time.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Morris

Name

Jennifer Morris

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jennifer Morris was reported missing by her family on January 24, 1983. Jennifer had been shopping at the Del Monte Shopping Center. Her car was found in the shopping center parking lot the next day, but no sign of Jennifer was found. She had simply vanished. In 2011, her remains were found buried in the woods east of the shopping center. Based on the evidence, it was determined that Jennifer had been the victim of a homicide. Jennifer was twenty years old at the time of her murder.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__James

Name

Jerry James

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On Sunday Morning 3/4/84, the body of Jerry James was found in the kitchen of his home in the 1200 block of Third street in Monterey. James' roommate, Ronald Carpenter had discovered the body and called police. James was found nude and was the victim of a beating with a blunt object. The subsequent investigation by the Monterey Police detectives identified a potential suspect who was arrested within 3 days of the incident. This person was later released due to a lack of evidence. Both James and the suspect frequented the North Fremont area of Monterey including the Nu-Art adult bookstore on N. Fremont.It is believed that James knew his killer and may have allowed the suspect into his home.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Friddle

Name

Norman Friddle

Age

57

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Fifty-seven year old Norman Friddle lived in the 200 block of Montecito at the time of his murder. Norman answered a knock at his front door on the evening of July 13, 1984 and was immediately assaulted. Detectives at the time believed the attack was an attempted robbery. Norman subsequently died of his injuries and was unable to provide any information on his attacker.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Fox

Name

Diane Fox

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

During the afternoon of August 5, 1984 Timothy Weiner reported his fiancé, Diane Fox, missing from their home in the 600 block of Airport. Weiner told police he had last seen Diane around 2a.m. when she left the home in a borrowed car to go to the 7-11 store down the street. Fox never returned home. After locating the car parked two blocks away, Weiner notified police Diane was missing at 4pm. Grocery bags in the car and 7-11 employees later confirmed Diane had been at the store around 2am that morning. On August 7, 1984 Diane Fox's body was found on Lapis Road near Marina. Her body had been "dumped" after she was killed at an unknown location. The cause of death was stabbing with other blunt force injuries after a violent struggle.No arrests were made in the initial investigation, and DNA examination of the evidence is ongoing.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Briggs

Name

Stephen Briggs

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

During the early 1990's, the Monterey recreation trail on Cannery Row was a popular area for teenagers and young adults to congregate. Around 10:40 pm on June first 1991, a fight broke out on the recreation trail near the Edgewater Packing Company. A crowd of about 30 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, were in the general area.During the fight someone pulled out a small caliber handgun and fired into the crowd hitting two 21year old males.One of the victims was shot in the leg. The second victim, Stephen Briggs, was shot in the chest. Briggs died in the hospital as a result of the shooting.Although several possible suspects were identified in the initial investigation, we are still looking for people who were at the scene of the shooting that did not come forward or were never identified. Even if you believe your information is not relevant, if you were there we would like to speak with you.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Mills

Name

Durward Mills

Age

66

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Durward Mills was the victim of a robbery while working at the Cork-n-Bottle liquor store at 2210 North Fremont Street. On May 29, 1992 around 5:11 PM, Monterey officers were dispatched to the liquor store where a witness found the 66 year old Durward Mills lying behind the counter. Mills had been stabbed by an unknown suspect and was transported to Community Hospital. The cash register had been emptied. Mills died the next day from his injuries. Witness statements from in and millssuspectaround the store at the time of the robbery helped create the composite image of the suspect shown at the top. The suspect's name is possibly "Levi", who was possibly homeless at the time of the crime.

Agency

Monterey PD

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cold-case-record__Finnegan

Name

James Finnegan

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On April 8, 1995 James Finnegan was shot to death in the vacant lot adjacent to Tire Town and Ralph's grocery store in the 2400 block of North Fremont (the old Cypress bowl parking lot). Finnegan was driving in his vehicle when he got into a verbal argument with several males in another car. The altercation continued as both vehicles drove into the vacant lot, where Finnegan was ultimately shot.Although three of the suspects involved in this initial altercation were identified and contacted in 1995, no arrests have yet been made for Finnegan's murder.

Agency

Monterey PD

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