Tower Lakes, IL Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Wesselman

Name

Kristina Wesselman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kristina wesselman was reported missing by her mother on july 21, 1985. Her body was found the next day in glen ellyn, just off a dirt path located between a jewel food store on route 56 and route 53 and the valley view subdivision. It is believed she was on her way home from the jewel food store when she was attacked.

Agency

DuPage County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Hart

Name

Edwin Hart

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Hart was found in his truck parked alongside a road in somers township on feb. 16, 1974. It was determined that the cause of death was a gunshot wound.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Galbraith

Name

Carl Galbraith

Age

13

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Carl, 13 yoa was found dec. 17,1977 alongside a driveway in the new mun- ster area. He sustained multiple stab wounds and was last seen alive in richmond illinois the previous day.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Callahan

Name

William Callahan

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

William callahan wendy mcdade callahan and mcdade were found in a field in pleasant prairie on march 18, 1981 both vicitms were shot multiple times.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__McDade

Name

Wendy McDade

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

William callahan wendy mcdade callahan and mcdade were found in a field in pleasant prairie on march 18, 1981 both vicitms were shot multiple times.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Cenkov

Name

Angel Cenkov

Age

60

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Cenkov was found in a corn field in bristol township on 09-01-1987. His body was badly de- composed and an autopsy revealed that he was killed by a gunshot wound...

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Spreckels

Name

Timothy Spreckels

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

18 year old spreckels was found deceased at his residence in wheat- land township on 03-13-1982. He was killed by gunshot wounds.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Hansen

Name

Eric Hansen

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Hansen's torso was lo- cated in the woods near petrifying springs park in somers township on 10-04-1983. No other body parts were ever located.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Jodi Davis

Age

21

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Davis was found in a ditch in randall town- ship on 12-19-83. Cause of death was blunt force trauma she was last seen alive in cicero illinois on 12-18-1983

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Moriarity

Name

Michael Moriarity

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Moriarity was found along the ditchline on 04-06-1985 near cth c and cth v. He was wrapped in a rug, se- verely beaten and shot multiple times.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Simonsen

Name

David Simonsen

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Simonsen was found in the des plaines river at cth c in pleasant prairie on 08-30-1986. He had been shot numer- ous times.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Murray

Name

John Murray

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Murray was found in his garage lying on the cement floor on 04-21-1989. The medical examiner determined that he had died from multi- ple gun shot wounds.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Angeli

Name

Michelle Angeli

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Angeli was found lying in the grass along a roadway in brighton township on 09-08-2003. Her body was partially decomposed.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

Baby Doe

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

A newborn male infant was found on 11-08-1989 underneath the des plaines river bridge on cth n in the town of paris. Death determined to be a homicide.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Vanderzee

Name

David Vanderzee

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Vanderzee was found by his wife in his resi- dence in powers lake on 09-23-2003. Death was the result of a gunshot wound.

Agency

KenoshaCountySheriff

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cold-case-record__Charneco

Name

Carmen Charneco

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Murdered on interstate 90

Agency

Illinois State Police

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cold-case-record__Carrera

Name

Juan Carrera

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Juan carrera was found shot to death inside his truck. The truck was parked behind a speedway gas station at lake street and route 83 in addison.

Agency

DuPage County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Fijan

Name

Debbie Fijan

Age

10

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Debbie fijan was reported missing when she did not return from an after school activity. Her body was found a few hours later in the area of fair oaks and lies road in what is now carol stream.

Agency

DuPage County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Favela Jr

Name

Adolf Favela Jr

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Victim adolf favela jr. Was shot multiple times while in the driveway of 10010 palmer ave, melrose park, il 60164. There was a party at the residence at the time of the shooting.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Plimpton

Name

Ryan Plimpton

Age

8

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of 8 month-old ryan plimpton was found unresponsive in his home at 8808 leslie lane.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Serna

Name

Ismael Serna

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ismael serna was heard screaming in the rear of his apartment. He asked his roommate to call the police and fell down. Ismael serna suffered multiple injuries (stab wounds) and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Braun

Name

Dennis Braun

Age

43

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Dennis braun’s body was discovered in a vehicle near 1644 algonquin rd. The victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim had been reported missing earlier in the week by family members.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Merriam

Name

Charles Merriam

Age

52

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Charles e. Merriam was discovered inside his home, when concerned employees had gone to check on him after he failed to show up for work. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Robinson

Name

Larry Robinson

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The body of larry robinson was found inside his vehicle at the entrance of the cook county forest preserve in river grove, il. The vehicle was located at the entrance of the family picnic area. An autopsy on the victim revealed multiple gunshot injuries.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Jimenez

Name

Luis Jimenez

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The body of luis jimenez was discovered by a passing motorist near harms road and old orchard road. The victim suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was from chicago and was last seen by his wife on 3/29/1982.

Agency

Cook County Sheriff

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