South Woodstock, CT Area Cold Cases
Name
Megeann PaulAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 17, 1994, the victim was found murdered in her north main street apartment in woonsocket, ri. The victim lived alone at the time and was the victim of a vicious assault.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Cynthia KaneAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 9, 2002, the victim had been shot once in the head point blank while she slept on the couch in her apartment located at 306 washington street, west warwick. During the initial investigation, family and friends suspected drugs as a motivating factor and believed she knew the suspect.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Gino DiLorenzoAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 26, 1979, the victim was shot and killed immediately upon arriving home on harrison street in johnston, ri.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Christine MillerAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 17, 1991, the body of 18 year old christine miller was found in a wooded area located at 2207 hartford ave, johnston, ri.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Robert JonesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 26, 2008, the victim was in his woonsocket, ri apartment with his girlfriend and child when three intruders entered during the nighttime hours. Robert was shot by one of the assailants. The motive remains unknown.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Evelyn SanchezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 13, 1994, the victim was found murdered in a junk yard on a street in johnston, ri.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Brandon SmithAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 25, 2008, the victim returned to his home in woonsocket, ri with a friend to find an individual hiding within. During a confrontation with this person, the victim was shot to death. A witness observed one male subject run from the scene and flee in a vehicle.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Andrew CoitAge
18Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
On march 24, 2007 around 4:00 am, the 18 year old victim was standing by a roadside vigil of a friend who had been killed hours earlier in a separate single car accident. While at the vigil on main street in west warwick, the victim was struck and killed by a hit and run driver, who fled the scene.Agency
Rhode Island Cold Case
Name
Robert JonesAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Robert “Biggie” Jones: On October 26, 2008, the victim was in his Woonsocket, RI apartment with his girlfriend and child when three intruders entered during the nighttime hours. Robert was shot by one of the assailants. The motive remains unknown. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woonsocket Police Department at (401) 766-1212.Agency
Woonsocket Police Department
Name
Brandon SmithAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On June 25, 2008, the victim returned to his home in Woonsocket, RI with a friend to find an individual hiding within. During a confrontation with this person, the victim was shot to death. A witness observed one male subject run from the scene and flee in a vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woonsocket Police Department at (401) 766-1212.Agency
Woonsocket Police Department
Name
Evelyn SanchezAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Evelyn “Candy” Sanchez: On December 13, 1994, the victim was found murdered in a junk yard on A Street in Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.Agency
Johnston Police Department
Name
Megeann PaulAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On March 17, 1994, the victim was found murdered in her North main Street apartment in Woonsocket, RI. The victim lived alone at the time and was the victim of a vicious assault. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woonsocket Police Department at (401) 766-1212.Agency
Woonsocket Police Department
Name
Katrina McVeighAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
The victim was reported missing (endangered) on June 17, 1992. She was last seen by her mother in April 1992. There was information that she may have been murdered and left near a river bank. Katrina had a tough life in Woonsocket, RI. When she went missing, she mentioned that she wished to leave the City and start a new life. She also uses the name Katrina Miller and Katrina Hines. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Woonsocket Police Department at (401) 766-1212.Agency
Woonsocket Police Department
Name
Christine MillerAge
18Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On January 17, 1991, the body of 18 year old Christine Miller was found in a wooded area located at 2207 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.Agency
Johnston Police Department
Name
Gino DiLorenzoAge
Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
On December 26, 1979, the victim was shot and killed immediately upon arriving home on Harrison Street in Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.Agency
Johnston Police Department
Name
William AlvaradoAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
William alvarado, age 73, was found slain in his home at 621 valley street in willimantic on september 7, 2016.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Erika CirioniAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Erika cirioni, a 26-year-old norwich woman, was last seen alive on new year’s eve 2006. Erika was reported missing by her mother on that day. Her remains were discovered off a road in an isolated area of montville on march 25, 2012. Based on the circumstances of the case, her death is considered a homicide.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Anne CaroAge
37Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Anne caro was found dead in her mansfield home on her 37th birthday on august 28, 2005. The cause of death was strangulation. Anne was the mother of two young children. The physical evidence recovered from the scene and witness interviews have not identified the person or persons responsible for the crime.Agency
CT State Division of Criminal Justice
Name
Holly PiirainenAge
10Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
10-year-old holly piirainen disappeared and her remains were found in brimfield by a hunter. Please contact the state police detective unit at 413-505-5946.Agency
Hampden DA
Name
Cory CaneAge
23Cause of Death
Hit By VehicleInfo
23-year-old cory cane was located on the side of route 19 in wales, just north of the border with stafford springs, connecticut, with injuries consistent with being hit by a motor vehicle.Agency
Hampden DA
Name
Kevin HarkinsAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Mr. Harkins, a popular local athlete, was called from suney’s pub on chandler street about 10:30 p.M. On feb. 15, 1994 and never heard from again. According to trial testimony in 2014, mr. Harkins had reneged on his agreement to give false statements in the drug trial of john fredette in exchange for a large quantity of cocaine. His disappearance sparked an intense investigation, but police never recovered his body. He was declared dead in 2008 in worcester probate and family court. In early 2013, matteo trotto, john fredette, and elias samia were indicted for the murder of mr. Harkins.Agency
Worcester DA
Name
Denise ComeauAge
30Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Responding to a blaze at 141 austin st., worcester, firefighters discovered the body of a homeless woman inside the boarded-up house. She was so badly burned, she could not be immediately identified. A break in the case came in 2007 when dna analysis linked ms. Comeau’s killer to a pair of brutal rapes in the same neighborhood in the early 1990s. In 2010, detectives flew to alabama to recover tissue samples for comparison to the dna recovered from one of the worcester rapes.Agency
Worcester DA
Name
Luis AcevedoAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
24-year-old male was shot on 10-31-09 at 4 n. Ashland street along with andrew robinson.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Peter AlarioAge
46Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
46-year-old male was bludgeoned to death in his apartment at 25 eckman street on 5-14-1996. Alario was involved in the sale of illegal narcotics.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Paulette AndreaAge
43Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
43-year-old female was found strangled in crompton park on 9-22-1992. She was last seen with her husband leaving barney googles bar on washington street.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Guy BarnesAge
82Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
82-year-old male was stabbed in the chest at his kitchen table at 118 norfolk street on 12-4-1987.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Edwin BeltranAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
24-year-old male was shot in the back at 169 tacoma street on 10-28-1996. Beltran was believed to be the victim of a gang war at the time.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Sonia BlancoAge
23Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
23-year-old female found dead on 2-4-1993 at 28 dix street. Known prostitute.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Ethel BosworthAge
24Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
24-year-old female was run over by a motor vehicle on crescent street.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Stella BrownAge
49Cause of Death
Beaten/Thrown From CarInfo
49-year-old female was beaten and thrown from a car on 4-18-1965.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Alfredo BurgosAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
21-year-old male was shot multiple times outside 50 great brook valley drive on 8-17-1997.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Helen ChevalierAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
27-year-old female was found dead at 34 beacon street. Reported missing late february 1994.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Roland ClarksonAge
49Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
49-year-old male was murdered at salem street and myrtle street. Bludgeoned to death with a large rock.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Theodore ClaytonAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
31-year-old male was shot in st. John's cemetery.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Sarah CoxAge
21Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
21-year-old female was strangled to death.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Evelyn CruzAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
26-year-old female found on summit street. Known prostitute.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Selso CruzAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
41-year-old male shot in his apartment. Likely tortured before execution.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Ryan DeansAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot while sitting in a car at 5 rice ln.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Joseph DufresneAge
48Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
48-year-old male stabbed at 244 chandler street. Suspect jose antonio melendez not located.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Andre EdmondsAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
29-year-old male was shot at lakeside avenue housing complex. Gang activity is suspected.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Jose EsquilinAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
36-year-old male shot at 26 woodbine street. Believed to be a drug-related robbery.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Patricia EvansAge
30Cause of Death
Crushed Neck/rapeInfo
30-year-old female was raped and strangled at 118 piedmont street.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Isais FelicianoAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
20-year-old male was shot to death while walking up pleasant street in the area of piedmont street. Three male suspects were seen fleeing the scene toward newbury street.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Waldemar FelicianoAge
23Cause of Death
MissingInfo
23-year-old male missing since november of 2005 from 63 eastern avenue. Last seen by his girlfriend. Feliciano was involved in the sale of illegal narcotics.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Sean GogginAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
20-year-old male was shot at 191 fairhaven road. Recently immigrated from ireland. Two male suspects about 30 years old fired a gun. One suspect dropped a felt hat from merrimac hat co.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Louise GomesAge
29Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
29-year-old female was stabbed to death at 718 main street. Her body was found in the rear alley.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Patricia GonyeaAge
17Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
17-year-old female was sexually assaulted and bludgeoned to death on the railroad tracks near southgate street. Found outside the window well of the branson wire company.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Juan Carlos GonzalezAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
22-year-old male was shot to death at a party with 20-30 witnesses. It was believed he was not the intended target.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Richard GragowskiAge
39Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
39-year-old homeless male was bludgeoned to death behind a gas station. Had a history of alcohol abuse.Agency
Worcester PD
Name
Danny GuzmanAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
26-year-old male was shot to death. Suspect edwin novas fled. Arrested in 2017 and found guilty of second-degree murder in 2021.Agency
Worcester PD