Westmorland, CA Area Cold Cases
Name
Vicki MoserAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 26th 1978, shortly after midnight, yuma police officers were Dispatched to the circle k on the corner of 24th street and kennedy lane in Reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found store clerk Vicki moser had been shot and killed.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Dorothy SmockAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 29th 1979 at around, 7:42 pm yuma police officers were Dispatched to solar engineering systems, 201 west 17th street in reference To a homicide and possible robbery. Upon arrival, officers found dorothy Smock deceased in the business. The victim had been tied up with tape to Include her face which caused her to suffocate. The victim was discovered By her husband, james smock.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Benjamin CarrierAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 10 Th, 1982, at about 2:15 pm, yuma police officers were dispatched To the el rancho motel, 2201 south 4th avenue reference a possible deceased Person. Upon arrival, officers found carrier in a bed in one of the rooms with his Hands tied behind his back. He was the victim of homicide by asphyxiation. His Vehicle had been taken and was recovered in las vegas on 11/13/1982.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Richard PerryAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On march 14th 1983 at around 7:42 pm, perry & white were found in the Area of the old water tanks north of 1st street and 1st avenue. Both had died From multiple stab wounds.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Russell WhiteAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On march 14th 1983 at around 7:42 pm, perry & white were found in the Area of the old water tanks north of 1st street and 1st avenue. Both had died From multiple stab wounds.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Evelyn HalseyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 16th 1984 at around 1:30 pm, yuma police officers were Dispatched to 2103 south 11th avenue in reference to a possible deceased Person at the residence. Upon arrival, police found evelyn halsey deceased In the residence. The cause of death was determined to be from a broken Back. Evidence indicates halsey was drug into the house from the driveway And was possibly deceased prior to being drug into the house.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Billy DuncanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 23rd 1984 at around 1:00 am, yuma police officers were Advised that duncan had been shot in a residence in the 400 block of s. 10 Th Avenue. Police responded to the residence and found duncan dead from a Gunshot wound.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Thomas GonzalesAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 19th 1985 at around 5:30 pm, yuma police officers responded To the area of 160 east 1st street reference a deceased person. Upon arrival, Officers found the body of gonzales. He had died from a knife wound to the Chest.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
William HigginsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 8th 1988 at around 3:30 am, yuma police officers responded To 968 south 1st avenue reference a possible suicide. Upon arrival, officers Discovered higgins had been shot and was deceased. At about 8:30 pm on November 7th, a loud ‘bang’ was heard and two males were seen leaving the Residence shortly thereafter. One was a black male wearing a dark colored Hat. He left the area in a red car with a white top. The other male was seen Walking away. It is possible the 2nd male lived in the area. There is no given Description of the 2nd male.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Charles PowelAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 25th 1992, at about 12:30 am, powell was shot to death in room 16 Of the hacienda motel, 2150 south 4th avenue. Powell was the foreman for A construction company and was working a job in the yuma area.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Amberly MendozaAge
10Cause of Death
Assault/MurderInfo
Between the hours of 11:30 pm on march 8th 1996 and 10:45 am on march 9th 1996, an Unknown subject entered the mendoza residence in the 1700 block of west 24th lane and Sexually assaulted 10 year old amberly ann mendoza in her bedroom. The suspect then Murdered mendoza.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Breann WelchAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 13th 1993, 4 month old breann welch was rushed to yrmc. Her Parents, richard and tonia welch, reported she had stopped breathing. She Was flown to a children’s hospital in phoenix, but died the next day. An Autopsy revealed a large amount of blood on the brain, and blood in the Spinal cord, as well as signs of old and new rib fractures.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Jesus RosalesAge
4Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On july 13th 1998 rosales was reported as missing. On september 29th 1998, photographic evidence showed rosales was the victim of murder and Had been shot twice. His body had been discovered in mexico on july 14th 1998.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Frankie CabreraAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In the early morning of january 14th, 2006 the yuma police Department responded to the circle k at the corner of 21st street And avenue a in reference to a group of hispanic males fighting in The parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found frankie ray cabrera With multiple stab wounds. Frankie cabrera died as a result of the Stabbing.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Enrique LunaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 27th, 2009 at approximately 1:56 am yuma police officer were Dispatched to the 2400 block of west 3rd street in reference to shots being Fired. Upon arrival officers found enrique luna lying in a driveway with A gunshot wound to his neck. Luna was transported to yuma regional Medical center where he later died.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Mickey GuidryAge
16Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Mickey Guidry was last seen on the afternoon of November 27, 2009. He had spent several days with friends in an encampment at the Mobiland RV Park located at 5491 Split Mountain Road in Borrego Springs. Mickey’s Jeep Grand Cherokee was found abandoned and inoperable near Pinion Mountain.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Jerrad FletcherAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On September 1, 2007, at about 9:00 a.m., deputies from the Lemon Grove Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to assist the San Miguel Fire Department with a non-responsive male at a residence, located at 1889 Hillsdale Drive, in the unincorporated area of El Cajon.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Daniel RodriguezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On Thursday, October 13, 2005, at about 9:30 p.m., deputies from the Alpine Sheriff’s Substation received a call to assist the California Highway Patrol with a person that was lying on the south shoulder of eastbound Interstate 8 and Tavern Road in Alpine.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Edward Ramsey IIIAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On the evening of June 18, 2004, Edward Harold Ramsey III was walking along the 3000 block of Central Avenue in Spring Valley when he was shot. Witnesses say they saw two black men running from the scene. The men drove away in a white car. Despite paramedics’ best efforts, Ramsey died at the scene.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Patrick GreeneAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On January 21, 2003, Patrick Greene, 30, and Brandon Christopher Vigil, 17, were found shortly before 6 a.m. lying face down along Willow Glen Drive.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Brandon VigilAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On January 21, 2003, Patrick Greene, 30, and Brandon Christopher Vigil, 17, were found shortly before 6 a.m. lying face down along Willow Glen Drive.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
David Paz (Zeidenberg)Age
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On April 22, 1994, a witness traveling westbound on Interstate 8 noticed a fire south of the freeway near Arnold Way in Alpine. The witness saw a vehicle driving away from the location, heading north on Arnold Way. The witness exited the freeway and drove to the location of the fire. When the witness arrived at the location he noticed what he believed was a mannequin on fire in the roadway. When the fire was extinguished they discovered it was the remains of an unidentified adult male. The victim remained unidentified until December 2006. Cause of death was due to gunshot wounds.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Diana MoffittAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On October 9, 1987, a San Diego County road crew was finishing a job on Blossom Valley Road. They had been cleaning out a ditch overgrown with weeds and debris and had advanced to a spot where the backhoe nudged something hidden in the underbrush. It was the decomposed body of partly-clothed woman who was later identified as Diana Gail Moffitt. The detectives who conducted the preliminary death investigation ruled Moffitt’s death as suspicious. As the investigation progressed, detectives discovered Diana Moffitt was a prostitute in the San Diego and Portland, Oregon areas of the United States.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Elaina RiveraAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Elaina Rivera was reported missing by her father on June 29, 1987. Mr. Rivera went to the Ramona Sheriff Station and told deputies that Elaina was last seen about 6:30pm on June 26, 1987 in the 14000 block of Mussey Grade Road in Ramona.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Elizabeth HeidtAge
35Cause of Death
MurderInfo
he San Diego Sheriff’s Homicide Detail is asking for the public’s help to find the person or persons responsible for the death of Elizabeth Heidt, who was found murdered more than 35 years ago.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Kimberly HarperAge
15Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Kimberly Cozart (aka: Kimberly Harper) has been missing since February 1977. She was last known to be living on Banner Grade Road in Julian, California. She was reported missing by her sister on December 15, 1995.Kimberly Cozart is described as a 15-year old, White female. At the time of her disappearance she was 5’00” tall and weighed about 100 lbs. She had long reddish-brown hair and brown eyes.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Beverly RibleyAge
29Cause of Death
MissingInfo
San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail continue to look for leads in the 1975 disappearance of 29-year-old Beverly Jean Ribley.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Joyce HarperAge
31Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Joyce Elizabeth Harper (aka: Joyce Gann; Vivian Ann Maddux) has been missing since 1975. She was last known to be living in Potrero, California. She was reported missing by her daughter on December 15, 1995.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Larry HargisAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
During the pre-dawn hours of June 25, 1970, Larry Hargis radioed the cab company dispatcher saying a fare asked him to drive from 11th and C Streets in downtown San Diego to the Spring Valley area. That was the last statement the dispatcher heard from Larry Hargis. Later that day, Larry Hargis was found shot to death in a field in the 800 block of Galopago Street, Spring Valley. The victim’s wallet and cab were missing. The cab was later found abandoned that afternoon in the 1200 block of 16th Street in downtown San Diego.Agency
San Diego County Sheriff
Name
Marvin ShahanAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Missing since 1969–1970 while seeking a boat job; contact Ventura County Cold Case Unit at (805) 383-8739 or coldcase@ventura.orgAgency
Ventura County
Name
Sylvia ChavezAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 05/02/1997, Sylvia and Richard Chavez were shot and killed behind the Ralphs grocery store on Palmdale Road in Victorville.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Sandra RhodesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In 1982 Sandra resided near the military base in 29 Palms, California. On 05/28/1981, at approximately 1330 hours, Sandra was seen walking by Criterion Insurance, which was located near Adobe Road and Two Mile Road in 29 Palms. Sandra was scheduled to work at Alamo Market at 1400 hours, but never showed up. The following day Sandra was found deceased in the desert near Pinto Mountain Road and Amboy Road in 29 Palms.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Rick Soto JrAge
22Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Colton Police Department
Name
Victor SanchezAge
29Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On Friday, October 30, 2009 around 3:40 p.m., witnesses saw Sanchez's white pickup truck jump a curb then crash into a building in the 5900 block of Brockton Avenue near Jurupa Avenue. Sanchez, 29-years-old, had been stabbed multiple times and later died at the hospital. Surveillance footage from a nearby market captured Sanchez cashing his paycheck minutes before the crash, as well as a suspect seen watching him closely. The suspect, also observed pacing in the parking lot, briefly spoke with Sanchez in Spanish before entering the passenger side of his truck. Just five minutes later, Sanchez was found stabbed and unresponsive in his crashed vehicle. Mr. Sanchez left behind a wife and two young children. He worked two restaurant jobs to support his family.Agency
Riverside
Name
Christopher AlvarezAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Friday, September 5, 1996, Riverside Police Officers responded to 7756 California Street for a shooting. The victim, 24-year-old Christopher Alvarez, was shot and then ran to a nearby apartment for help. He was transported to the hospital for medical treatment, but he ultimately died from the multiple gunshot wounds he suffered. Numerous people were interviewed during the initial investigation but were hesitant to provide information out of fear of retaliation.Agency
Riverside
Name
Michael SotoAge
33Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Almost 33 years ago on September 21, 1991, Riverside Police Officers and paramedics responded to 4270 Market Street in downtown Riverside for an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Michael Anthony Soto was found with massive head trauma and evidence showed he was beaten and robbed. Despite lifesaving efforts, Michael died from his injuries several days later. He was 35-years-old at the time and a valued employee at the produce market where he was attacked. Michael had served in the military and was a father to a teenage son. The attack was reported by someone who called 911 from a nearby payphone, but this caller refused to identify himself and was never located. Investigators believe the caller and others have information about michaels death.Agency
Riverside
Name
Juan FigueroaAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Juan Gomez Figueroa was last seen in late February 2020 and reported missing a couple months later in May. The next month in June 2020, the body of a deceased male was found in a wooded area of the river bottom in Jurupa Valley behind the 5400 block of Riverview Drive. The body was eventually identified by the Riverside County Coroner's Office as Juan and investigators suspect foul play involved in his death. The case has been assigned to our Homicide Cold Case Unit and they are seeking the community's help to find out what happened to Juan.Agency
Riverside
Name
Donald TobinAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Donald Tobin Donald Tobin was 52-years-old and last seen on Saturday, July 7, 2010. He left his home along the 3900 block of Redwood Drive to go put some items in a storage unit but never returned. The next day, his silver 2007 Toyota Corolla was found abandoned at Carlson Dog Park nearby. The items he planned to put in his storage unit were still inside the car along with his wallet and cell phone. There was no sign of Mr. Tobin at the scene. The Riverside Police Department conducted an extensive search for Mr. Tobin in the Santa Ana River bottom and surrounding area, but still never found. He has not accessed his bank accounts or contact any of his family or friends since his disappearance 14 years ago. Mr. Tobin's sister, Dana Eriksen, said she and her mother spoke to Donald on a regular basis every month and it was out of character for him to be out of touch for a long period of time. They believe he was the victim of foul play and klled. Investigators do not believe Mr. Tobin left on his own accord, but it is unclear what caused his disappearance. This case remains unsolved and Mr. Tobin still remains missing. Based on facts of the extensive investigation, Investigators believe Mr. Tobin was the victim of a homicide.Agency
Riverside
Name
Victoria RodgersAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On October 18, 1984, 28-year-old Victoria Rodgers was found beaten to death in her home, located in the 8200 block of Buckingham Place in the Ramona neighborhood of Riverside. A friend found Victoria unresponsive around 9:00 a.m. and called for help. Two young children were also in the home at the time but were physically unharmed. The bedroom was ransacked and items were stolen, along with evidence found that the victim was sexually assaulted. DNA evidence collected at the scene was processed by investigators in 2015 and a suspect was identified but was never located This suspect, Joseph Luis Macias with a birthdate of January 2, 1967, also committed another homicide 9 years later on March 3, 1993. He has used many alias and has since evaded capture, and was believed to have fled the country. His current whereabouts are still unknown. Joseph Macias' family told investigators he died in Mexico but provided no death certificate or proof otherwise.Agency
Riverside
Name
Dennis Swain JrAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Dennis Swain Jr. On September 17, 1994, Riverside Police Officers responded to the 3500 block of Lou Ella regarding a suspicious vehicle. They located a 1978 yellow Chevrolet Camaro with white interior parked with the windows down. Inside, officer found 19-year-old Dennis Swain Jr. of Moreno Valley deceased. Dennis Swain Jr. was last seen on September 7, 1994. An extensive investigation was conducted but no arrest was made.Agency
Riverside
Name
Laura MoralesAge
35Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On July 23, 2000, shortly after 5 P.M., 35-year-old Laura Elena Morales' husband and children returned home from an afternoon away and found her deceased from obvious signs of trauma to her body. Riverside Police Department personnel responded to the home in the 11100 block of Doverwood Drive in the City of Riverside and a homicide investigation was immediately started. The early investigation led detectives to connect Laura Morales' murder to an August 10th, 1999 sexual assault, which took place about a mile from the Morales home. As part of the sexual assault investigation the suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 25 years old, 5'09", "Chubby," with Black Hair and Brown Eyes. A composite sketch of the suspect was also prepared.Agency
Riverside
Name
Ralph MitchellAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Thursday, February 25, 1999, 29-year-old Ralph Mitchell and his 27-year-old wife of 8 months, Shivany Mitchell, were found shot to death inside their Riverside apartment, located at 1251 Massachusetts Avenue # 20. A family member who had not heard from them found them. Investigators believe there may have been a witness to the shooting and the suspect(s) may have confided to someone about the murders.Agency
Riverside
Name
Shivany MitchellAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Thursday, February 25, 1999, 29-year-old Ralph Mitchell and his 27-year-old wife of 8 months, Shivany Mitchell, were found shot to death inside their Riverside apartment, located at 1251 Massachusetts Avenue # 20. A family member who had not heard from them found them. Investigators believe there may have been a witness to the shooting and the suspect(s) may have confided to someone about the murders.Agency
Riverside
Name
Cheri BatesAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Cheri Jo Bates On October 31, 1966, 0545 hours, Joseph Bates called Riverside Police to report his daughter Cheri Jo Bates missing. She left a note for her father stating she was going to the RCC library. On October 31, 1966, 0632 hours, a civilian reported that he found a body in the alleyway of Terracina near Fairfax on the RCC college campus. Officers responded and determined the death to be a homicide. The female was identified as, 18 year old, Cheri Jo Bates. In 1967, Riverside Police Department received a hand written letter in the mail. This letter initially led investigators to believe the murder of Cheri Jo Bates may be associated with the murderer known as the "Zodiac Killer." The letter and the interpretation of the signature on the letter generated much attention to the investigation and fueled many theories and much speculation regarding the case. In addition, sensitive information was released to the media which added to the curiosity and conjecture. In April 2016, investigators received an anonymous letter postmarked from San Bernardino, California. This letter was typed and appeared to have been generated from a computer. The author of the anonymous letter admitted to writing the hand written letters. The author apologized for sending the letters and said it was a sick joke. The author admitted that he was not the Zodiac killer or the killer of Cheri Jo Bates and was just looking for attention. in zuzu, the Homicide Cold Case unit and the FBI LOS Angeles investigative Genealogy ream, submitted the stamp from the letter for additional DNA analysis and subsequent interviews were conducted. The individual linked to the DNA evidence on the stamp admitted to writing the letter and sending it to Riverside Police Department. The author was a young teenager at the time and had a troubled youth. He said he wrote the letter seeking attention and was remorseful for his actions. Investigators confirmed, the person was not involved in the murder of Cheri Jo Bates or involved in the murders associated with the "Zodiac Killer." Additional information was developed regarding a separate set of letters sent to Northern California police agencies. The author claimed to be the "Zodiac Killer," but the author ultimately admitted to sending the letters to keep the investigation going. Early in the investigation, a potential suspect was identified in the killing of Cheri Jo Bates. Based on the evidence, this person of interest has remained the primary suspect over the years and continues to be the focus of the investigation. It is believed, acquaintances of the suspect have additional information which could potentially lead to the successful prosecution of the suspect. The FBI Los Angeles Investigative Genealogy Team and various additional law enforcement agencies continue to work the "Zodiac Killer' murders. Information regarding the "Zodiac Killer" can be emailed to https://tips.fbi.gov Based on the developments in the case , Riverside Police Department will not be directly involved in the "Zodiac Killer™ investigation and will focus its attention on who killed Cheri Jo. Riverside Police Department investigators will continue to cooperate with the handling agencies as neededIn 2021, Riverside Police Homicide Cold Case Investigators were contacted by a private citizen wishing to offer a $50,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and the conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Cheri Jo Bates. The private party has requested to remain anonymous to the public. The reward offer is valid until January 31, 2022.Agency
Riverside
Name
John DoeAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Tuesday, July 11, 1992 shortly before 1:00 p.m., a citizen called 9-1-1 after finding a man shot in the chest on a sidewalk in the 2700 block of McKinley Street, located in the Casa Blanca neighborhood. The victim, believed to be in his mid-20's, was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He still has not been identified. Along with our Forensics Unit, Homicide Cold Case Detectives have been working closely with the Riverside County Sheriff - Coroner's Office, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles FBI Investigative Genealogy Team, and private laboratories to identify this victims through DNA analysis. However, there is no further information to provide regarding her at this time. Detectives are hoping someone will recognize these basic details and come forward with additional information that can lead to their identities, as well as to identify those responsible their deaths.Agency
Riverside
Name
Baby DoeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On Wednesday, April 13, 1994, a female baby was found on a bus bench near Crest Avenue and Arlington Avenue in the Arlanza neighborhood. Her death was later determined to be a homicide. She has yet to be identified. Along with our Forensics Unit, Homicide Cold Case Detectives have been working closely with the Riverside County Sheriff - Coroner's Office, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, the Los Angeles FBI Investigative Genealogy Team, and private laboratories to identify this victims through DNA analysis. However, there is no further information to provide regarding her at this time. Detectives are hoping someone will recognize these basic details and come forward with additional information that can lead to their identities, as well as to identify those responsible their deaths.Agency
Riverside
Name
Kalvi JacksonAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 08/18/2005, Jackson was at an apartment complex in Hesperia. Two Hispanic males approached him and asked if he was a gang member. During the altercation Jackson was shot and killed.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Elbert BoudoinAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 04/01/2006, Boudoin was found deceased in Victorville. He was an aspiring rap artist who went by the name “Fat Rat”. He was last seen at 2EXTREME4 Recording Studio in San Bernardino.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Brandon JeterAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 11/2/2006, Jeter was shot while inside his vehicle near the area of Osbun Street and Eureka Street in San Bernardino.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Larry MedinaAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On 2/6/2006, Moreno was stabbed to death at a residence in the Los Serranos area of Chino Hills.Agency
San Bernadino