Betterton, MD Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Bonasso

Name

Frank Bonasso

Age

75

Cause of Death

Beaten

Info

On july 15th, 2009 the victim was out walking in the christiana meadows complex, located at 265 bear christiana road in bear delaware where he was beaten and robbed. The victim was able to make it to the guard shack and requested help. The victim was transported to the christiana hospital were he later died.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Houser

Name

Douglas Houser

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The victim answered a knock at his front door at 11 PM. The suspects asked for an unknown person which the victim had no knowledge of being in his residence. The suspects then forced their way into the victim’s residence and shot the victim thereby causing his death. The suspects then fled.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Stauffer

Name

Jerry Alan Stauffer

Age

49

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On december 20, 1979, the victim attended a christmas party at his place of employment. After leaving the party, the victim went to another bar, harvey's, where he shot pool. The victim left harvey's and went to the lighthouse bar in havre de grace sometime around 1:00 a.M. It is unknown what time stauffer left the lighthouse bar. It is believed stauffer may have been in the company of two unidentified males at the time he left the bar.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Scott

Name

Marilyn Scott

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 7, 2017, deputies responded to the area of 208 clarks ridge court, bel air, md, and found marilyn scott deceased inside her vehicle.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Young

Name

Delmonta Young

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 5, 2014, deputies responded to 435 meadowood drive for a reported shooting and found mr. Delmonta young with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital but later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Hayes

Name

Marlene Hayes

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Marlene hayes (38) was found murdered in her home on ponderosa drive, bel air. Burglary or robbery is suspected.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Trnka

Name

Justin Trnka

Age

19

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Chandler

Name

Anthony Chandler

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Gun fire was exchanged between two moving vehicles and anthony chandler was standing next to a friend and was struck with a stray bullet.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Garvey

Name

Thomas Garvey

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Both victims were found lying in the driveway outside of garvey’s residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Harris

Name

Stephen Harris

Age

42

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

The victim was found deceased in his vehicle with evidence of strangulation.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Leager

Name

James Leager

Age

63

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma Injuries

Info

The victim was found inside his vehicle suffering from blunt force trauma injuries. The victim was severely injured and later died.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Love

Name

Kevin Love

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Victim love was shot while driving at above location. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Mitchell

Name

Joanne Mitchell

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was found in a field with blunt force trauma.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Money

Name

Pauline Money

Age

62

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

During a burglary the victim suffered fatal gunshot wounds and died a short time later.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Parker

Name

Kelly Parker

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victim parker was found deceased inside of a suitcase along the north riverbank of c&d canal.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Peart

Name

Brittany Peart

Age

24

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Victim was last seen in july of 2008 and was reported missing to the maryland state police. The victim’s remains were found in a wooded area close to the delaware / maryland state line.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Poore

Name

Elva Poore

Age

17

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

The victim was last seen walking toward the ocean lodge motel to stay with a friend. The victim’s body was discovered off of u.S. 13 northbound. An autopsy concluded that the manner of death was strangulation.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Spayd

Name

Bart Spayd

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Both victims were found lying in the driveway outside of garvey’s residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Turner

Name

Kwa’jree Turner

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Victim turner was shot in the parking lot at la fitness 900 eden circle bear, de after a training session. The victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Wallace

Name

Dayshon Wallace

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The victim and several friends attended a house party that was advertised on instagram. While in the basement along with approximately 30-50 individuals the victim was shot once.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Keiser Sr

Name

Gregory Keiser Sr

Age

54

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

The victim and his disabled son were found assaulted inside their residence by a friend. The victim was severely injured and later died.

Agency

Delaware State Police

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cold-case-record__Female

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim’s badly decomposing body was located by a passerby on the side of the road in a drainage ditch. The victim is described as a white female, approximately 45 years of age, 5’3” to 5’6” with blond or light brown hair. The victim’s death has been ruled a homicide.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Sabatino

Name

Peter Sabatino

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, november 12, 2012, at approximately 9:20 PM., police responded to a shooting in the area of 211 thorn lane, studio green apartments in newark delaware. The victim was discovered lying on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Ondimu

Name

Joyner Ondimu

Age

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

The victim was found deceased in her apartment by a roommate. The investigation reveals that the victim died of blunt force trauma to the head. The victim’s purse was discovered missing although robbery does not appear to be a motive.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Prichard

Name

Jane Prichard

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Jane prichard was a student at the university of maryland and was obtaining her master’s degree. She was conducting botany experiments in blackbird forest state park where she was later found by two campers on the evening of september 20, 1986. Detectives learned jane was shot with an unknown weapon which caused her death. She was last seen alive by a hunter shortly after 10 AM.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Maldonado

Name

Ruben Maldonado

Age

46

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, may 7th, 2013 at approximately 11:14 PM., police responded to a shooting in the area of 758 christiana road, cedar wood apartments in newark delaware. The victim was discovered lying on the ground motionless while in front of a building. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead as a result of a gunshot wound to his upper body. Police are investigating robbery as a possible motive.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Green

Name

D’Andre Green

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, december 28th, 2013 at approximately 11:44 PM, the new castle county police responded to the brookside community center in reference to a shooting with one victim struck. The victim was identified as d’andre green who died as a result of his injuries. Officers learned that a party was being held at the brookside community center, when a fight broke out inside the party which led outside the community center. The investigation revealed that d’andre was not involved in the fight.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Cook

Name

John Cook

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The victim, along with his girlfriend and son were in the residence. At approximately 8:30 PM., the suspects came in the front door of the residence and confronted the victims. The child received non-life threatening injuries. After a struggle, the victim was shot multiple times causing his death.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Heath Sr

Name

Edwin Heath Sr

Age

33

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, may 13, 2015 at approximately 4 noon, police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of antlers lane in the community of fox run apartments and townhouses. Edwin was discovered lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers arrived on the scene and provided first-aid, but edwin was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Steven Brown

Age

40

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 26th, 2014 steven brown was located in the parking lot near his residence of 19 north bellwoode drive, bristol place townhouses in newark. Steven later died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds

Agency

New Castle PD

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cold-case-record__Steele

Name

Leonard Steele

Age

43

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

Perryville, cecil county, maryland. More to follow.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Pugh

Name

Charles Pugh

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 19, 2021, deputies from the harford county sheriff’s office responded to the area of 1700 crimson tree way, edgewood, maryland 21040. Charles pugh was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Richard Jackson

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 21, 2022, deputies responded to 301 mayberry drive, aberdeen, maryland 21001, where richard jackson was found deceased in an apartment's common area.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Leone

Name

Tina Leone

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tina louise leone, originally from massachusetts, was found deceased on perryman road, aberdeen, maryland 21001. Her remains were classified as a homicide.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Stokes

Name

Quinton Stokes

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Quinton "Sparks" stokes, 24, was found with gunshot wounds in edgewood on june 22, 2013. He was transported to shock trauma center but later died.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Burns

Name

Patricia Burns

Age

25

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Found deceased in the water along winters run road. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Furst

Name

Ann Furst

Age

83

Cause of Death

Burglary

Info

Found murdered with helen larkin in furst's home. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Larkin

Name

Helen Larkin

Age

56

Cause of Death

Burglary

Info

Found murdered with ann furst in furst's home. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Glenn Jones

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Body found in cornfield off oakington road. Reported missing earlier. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Goodson

Name

Randolph Goodson

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, september 14, 2006, at approximately 1:30 pm, victims waverly corey lewis (19) and randolph menden goodson (28) were found shot to death inside their apartment at 1300 block of goldmeadow way in edgewood. On june 26, 2015, detectives filed murder charges against an identified suspect. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Tyree Brown

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, december 31, 2007, at 12:10 am, tyree eugene brown (23) was found shot to death in a residence located in the 1800 block of grempler way in edgewood. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Saunders

Name

Brandon Saunders

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On friday, november 27, 2009, at 7:30 am, brandon eugene saunders (24) was found with a gunshot wound in the rear of the 600 block of yorkshire, in edgewood. It is believed the shooting occurred the night before his body was discovered. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Alves

Name

Christopher Alves

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, december 8, 2011, at approximately 8:55 am, christopher curtis alves (21) was found shot to death in his vehicle at the 1300 block of harford square drive, o court, in edgewood. Detectives continue to investigate, with no suspects identified. Call (410) 838-6600 or visit www.P3tips.Com.

Agency

Harford County Sheriff’s Office

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cold-case-record__Dorsey

Name

Tynell Dorsey

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 8, 2001, at approximately 2:40 a.M., a baltimore county police officer was on patrol when they were flagged down by a citizen who had observed a male subject lying on the sidewalk. The officer found 20-year-old tynell dorsey on the sidewalk in the unit block of mars road 21221 in precinct 11 essex. Dorsey had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Interviews with residents revealed that several had heard a single gunshot approximately two hours before dorsey was found. Tynell dorsey had previously lived in california and was known by the nickname "Cali."

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Gericke

Name

Mary-Lee Gericke

Age

30

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

On may 24, 1992, 30-year-old mary lee gericke and her eight-year-old daughter, victoria, died of smoke inhalation as a result of a fire in their apartment, which was located at the 1400 block of hadwick drive, 21221. The victims' husband/father was able to escape the fire with substantial injuries. Investigators determined the fire to be the result of arson. The three-alarm fire was started in the hallway of the apartment building and caused over $500,000 in damages to the building

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Gericke

Name

Victoria Gericke

Age

8

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

On may 24, 1992, 30-year-old mary lee gericke and her eight-year-old daughter, victoria, died of smoke inhalation as a result of a fire in their apartment, which was located at the 1400 block of hadwick drive, 21221. The victims' husband/father was able to escape the fire with substantial injuries. Investigators determined the fire to be the result of arson. The three-alarm fire was started in the hallway of the apartment building and caused over $500,000 in damages to the building

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Haughton

Name

Steven Haughton

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On august 14, 1991, baltimore county police were called to an apartment complex in the 6600 block of collinsdale road, 21234 around 9:30 p.M. To check on the well-being of a tenant, steven mark haughton. Police were unable to make contact with steven and asked maintenance personnel to unlock the apartment door. Upon their entry, steven mark haughton was found deceased from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Hemmings

Name

Howard Hemmings

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 13, 1998, police responded to 5 lynfair court in parkville, 21234 in reference to a cardiac arrest. The victim, 27-year-old howard hemmings had called seeking assistance and was able to let police in when they arrived. Officers discovered that hemmings had sustained two gunshot wounds to his upper body. Hemmings was unable to provide any information as to who had shot him and he died later that day at the hospital.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Hughes

Name

Margaret Hughes

Age

88

Cause of Death

Injury

Info

On march 22, 1985, margaret hughes was found dead from multiple injuries in an upstairs bedroom in her home in the 1900 block of leland avenue in middle river, 21220. She was 88 years old when she was murdered

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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cold-case-record__Myers

Name

James Myers

Age

44

Cause of Death

Injury

Info

On thursday, july 14, 2005, police were dispatched to the rear of the walmart store, 112 carroll island road, 21220, regarding a found body. When they arrived, they found 44-year-old james richard myers deceased. Myers had sustained multiple injuries to his upper body.

Agency

Baltimore County PD

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