Chester, MD Area Cold Cases

Name
Thomas DementAge
16Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Thomas billy dement's body was found in the roadway. Initially thought to be a traffic accident, further investigation revealed it was a homicide.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Sharon KoontzAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Sharon koontz’s body was found in a glen burnie motel room there were no signs of forced entry she was described as a streetwise prostitute who often took men to motel roomsAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Johnny MeadowsAge
34Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Daniel SizemoreAge
52Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Daniel sizemore was reported missing from delaware. His body was found in his vehicle in the parking lot of severna park mall. He was alleged to have connections with a motorcycle gang and the drug trade.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Tyree BrownAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Charles PughAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Quinton StokesAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Patricia BurnsAge
25Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Found deceased in the water along winters run road. Investigation ongoing; no suspects.Agency
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Name
Randolph GoodsonAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Brandon SaundersAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Christopher AlvesAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Markus FelderAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Markus wilson felder, 22, was abducted off the street in west baltimore and found shot in a driveway on route 1 in elkridge. Police believe it was retaliation for a drugrelated dispute.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ruth ThorpAge
21Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Ruth naomi thorp, 21, of glen burnie was found strangled at a hotel on u.S. 1 in elkridge. She checked in with a man that investigators believe was a known acquaintance. Thorp was survived by her husband and young daughter. Investigators released a suspect sketch.Agency
Howard County
Name
Raymond RandallAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
24-year-old black male discovered off long point road and circle drive. Self-employed woodcutter. Cause of death was trauma, ruled a homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Donna DustinAge
17Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
17-year-old discovered in wooded area. Recent bowie high school graduate. Cause of death ruled homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Charles CrusoeAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 2, 1974 at 4:30 p.M., the body of 25 year old charles edward crusoe was discovered in a wooded area off of bayside beach road, pasadena, maryland. Mr. Crusoe was last seen by his girlfriend on january 24, 1974. The vehicle mr. Crusoe was using was located on february 4, 1974 in los angeles california. Mr. Crusoe’s cause of death was trauma with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Lois WilliamsAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 2, 1974 at 9:05 a.M., lois virginia williams a 29 year old female signed in at her place of employment in silver spring maryland but records indicated she never signed out. On february 3, 1974 mrs. Williams was reported missing. On february 18, 1974 at 08:44 a.M., the body of ms. Williams was found in a wooded area near white avenue, linthicum, maryland. Ms. Williams’ cause of death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Phyllis BohleAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 25, 1974 at 1:30 p.M., phyllis veronica bohle a 24 year old female was found deceased in her home, located in the community of elmhurst, severn, maryland. Mrs. Bohle was employed at the motor vehicle administration in glen burnie but was off that day due to a state holiday. Ms. Williams’ cause of death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Sandra BerkeyAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 2nd, 1974 at 10:42 a.M., the body of sandra lee berkey (knight), a 23 year old female, was found deceased in her apartment located in the 7800 block of winborne drive, glen burnie, maryland. A co-worker found the victim after she failed to show up for work for two days. Sandra berkey was known to frequent a gym in the glen burnie area of anne arundel county and was employed with an insurance company. Ms. Berkey’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Breon CagerAge
24Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On january 13, 2015, breon cager, 24, was found deceased at a residence in the freetown community. He was known as “breezy.” his death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
John TindaleAge
28Cause of Death
DrowningInfo
On july 20, 1974 at 4:00 p.M., two teenagers discovered a deceased black male in the pond of arundel sand and gravel behind the earliegh heights tavern in severna park, maryland. There was no clothing or identification in the area but prints identified the victim as john edward tindale, a 28 year old male from the 2000 block of keyworth avenue, baltimore, maryland. Mr. Tindale’s cause of death was drowning with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Charles JonesAge
19Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
On november 10, 1978, 19 year old charles turgot jones was found deceased in a shallow grave on maryland route 648 near mountain road in glen burnie, maryland. The victim’s vehicle was located approximately 500 yards from the victim. He had been reported missing by his parents to the baltimore city police department on november 8, 1978. Mr. Jones had sustained injuries from multiple weapons and his manner of death was homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Diane MillerAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 24th, 1978 at 10:20 a.M., 22 year old diane lynn miller’s body was found on route 3 between route 648 and dorsey road in glen burnie, maryland. Ms. Miller was known to routinely hitchhike and had been missing from her father’s home in glen burnie since november 14, 1978. Ms. Miller was last seen alive at hilton and caton avenue in baltimore, maryland. Ms. Miller’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Leroy ShannonAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november7, 1979 at 2:13 am, officers were called to the area of nabbs creek road near locust grove road for a report of a man found lying in the roadway and a bicycle nearby. The victim was identified as 18 year old leroy shannon. The incident was initially investigated as a hit and run accident. The autopsy revealed the cause of mr. Shannon’s death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Roger KelsoAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 23rd, 1985, the decomposed remains of a human body were found during the excavation of the construction site of the marley station mall in glen burnie, md. The body was found in a metal trash container. Examinations revealed the remains were that of an unidentified white male in his mid 20’s, approx. 5’8” to 5’11” tall slim build with brown hair. He was wearing a blue and black sweater, slacks and leather shoes. It was estimated that the victim was deceased for a period of time. The unidentified male had trauma to his body with the manner being homicide.The anne arundel county police homicide/cold case unit has worked on this case for the last thirty four years in trying to positively identify the recovered remains. In the spring of 2019 utilizing the latest forensic technology the human remains were identified as roger hearne kelso. Investigation revealed roger kelso grew up in the 100 block of whip lane in glen burnie where he attended the glen burnie high school (class of 1961). In 1962/1963 roger kelso left his residence and was never seen or heard from again. Evidence identifies the time frame of roger kelso’s murder to likely be in the period of 1962/1963.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
William ChristianAge
41Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 6, 1986 at 8:30 a.M., a partially decomposed body was discovered in a wooded area behind the provinces library located in severn, maryland. The victim was identified as 41 year old william richard christian who had no fixed address. Mr. Christian cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Quaniece OrangeAge
2Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 2, 1986 at 6:30 a.M., the body of 2 year old quaniece lashanda orange was found by her mother in the bedroom of their apartment in the 8000 block of green orchard road, glen burnie, maryland. The infant was found in a comatose state and was transported to a local hospital where she passed three hours later. The cause of death for baby orange was head trauma with the manner being homicide. Two adults and one other child resided in the apartment at the time of the death.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Antwon ColemanAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 21, 2015, antwon coleman, 19, was found with gunshot wounds in a parking lot on hardmoore court. He later died at a medical center. His death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Mary Kathleen GrantAge
15Cause of Death
InjuryInfo
On january 29, 1989, the body of 15 year old mary kathleen grant (kathy) was discovered in a wooded area located off of west pasadena road near jumpers hole road in pasadena, maryland. The victim resided in the 200 block of vernon avenue, glen burnie, maryland and was a frequent runaway/hitchhiker. Ms. Grant was last seen on january 9, 1989 as she was supposed to go to an apartment in americana circle but never arrived. The parents of ms. Grant reported her missing on january 19, 1989 with her body being discovered ten days later. Ms. Grant’s had sustained multiple injuries and her manner was ruled homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Gladys Faye BeauchampAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 11, 1989 at 3:00 p.M, the body of 37 year old gladys faye beauchamp was discovered in a wooded area located off of crain highway near oak manor drive in glen burnie, maryland. Ms. Beauchamp was known to board the #14 mta bus from patapsco avenue and hanover street at 6:00 a.M. And ride it to the corner of crain highway and aquahart road. She would then walk to the north arundel convalescent center by way of an asphalt walkway that extends from aquahart road to the hardees restaurant in the southgate shopping center, and then walk the remainder of the way on hospital drive. On the morning of october 11, 1989, at approximately 6:10 a.M., ms. Beauchamp was murdered while walking on this path. Ms. Beauchamp suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Alexandra SwaugerAge
9Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of august 20, 1992 the mother of nine month old alexandra elizabeth swauger went out for the evening leaving the infant with her father to care for. On august 21, 1992 at approximately 7:30 a.M., alexandra swauger was discovered deceased in her crib by her mother at their residence located in the 1600 block of annapolis road, odenton, maryland. An autopsy initially revealed the infant died of sudden infant death syndrome and was ruled natural. On may 5, 2000 the autopsy report was reviewed and it was at that time trauma was noted and the manner of death was changed to homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Joanne ValentineAge
47Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 26, 1993 at approximately 4:05 a.M., forty-seven year old joanne shuey valentine was found deceased in her driveway located in the 500 block of broadwater road, arnold, maryland. Investigation revealed mrs. Valentine had just left her place of employment, club rumblefish located at 7954 baltimore annapolis, boulevard, glen burnie, maryland and had arrived at her residence. It was at this time she received trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
John DoeAge
2535Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 16, 1993 at 3:26 p.M., a local farmer found an unknown deceased asian male in the 1200 block of lower pindall road, lothian, maryland. The body was that of an asian male wearing blue socks, brown trousers, red thermal long underwear, a pair of white jockey style underwear, a blue and white striped shirt, a black and white patterned sweater, a black leather jacket, and a watch on his wrist. The unidentified male was approximately 5’10 in height, weighed approximately 170 pounds and was between the ages of 25-35 years of age. The unidentified remains cause of death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Neil FitzeAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 27, 1995 at approximately 01:07 a.M., anne arundel county 911 police communications received an anonymous call reporting a male had been injured and was in a vehicle parked at north arundel hospital (now referred to as the baltimore washington medical center). Officers responded to the hospital located at 310 hospital drive, glen burnie, maryland and discovered the injured male in a white vehicle. The male was identified as forty three year old neil charles fitze from the 3900 block of baltimore annapolis road, baltimore, maryland. Mr. Fitze was transported to the university of maryland shock trauma hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Fitze suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Ruth MetcalfAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 15, 1996 at approximately 9:00 a.M., a person walking their dog discovered a body down an embankment located behind the cromwell field shopping center located in the 7300 block of baltimore annapolis road, glen burnie, maryland. The body was identified as thirty three year old ruth sharlene metcalf from the 1500 block of spruce street, baltimore, maryland. She was fully clothed, wearing white spandex pants with multicolored flowers and a long red sweat shirt. Investigative efforts have been unable to determine if she was murdered at that spot, or if the crime occurred elsewhere and her body was disposed of there. Ms. Metcalf suffered trauma to the upper body and her death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Shannon Blair JrAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On tuesday, september 15, 2015, police responded to a shots-fired call. Shannon blair jr., a 29-year-old male, was found with gunshot wounds. Cause of death: gunshot wounds.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Stewart GarfieldAge
37Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 3, 2000 at approximately 8:51 a.M., the body of thirty seven year old stewart anthony “ant” garfield was discovered in the provinces park located in the 1700 block of disney road, severn, maryland. Mr. Garfield was last seen when he left his home on september 1, 2000 at approximately 10:30-10:45 a.M. Mr. Garfield suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Michelle ErdmanAge
40Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 15, 2000 at approximately 12:36 a.M., the body of forty year old michelle anita erdman was found with trauma inside a car in the 1800 block of arwell court, severn, maryland. Ms. Erdman was from the 1500 block of matthewstown road, hanover, maryland. Ms. Erdman suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Jayron SpearesAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 30, 2003, at approximately 7:54 p.M., officers responded to a disturbance in the 6400 block of heritage hill drive and freedom drive, glen burnie, maryland. Mr. Speares suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Demonte AtkinsAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 7, 2003, a wildlife researcher discovered the decomposing body of demonte lee atkins in patuxent wetlands park. Mr. Atkins suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Lamarast PorterAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 18, 2003, lamarast alexander porter was reported missing. His burned vehicle was discovered, and evidence suggested foul play. He was last employed at a fort meade restaurant.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Nancy LeonardAge
52Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 5, 2003 at approximately 10:05 a.M., fifty two year old nancy clarke leonard was reported missing to the anne arundel county police department. She was last seen on the evening of september 4, 2003 as she walked down the street away from her residence. On october 4, 2003 at approximately 2:25 p.M., a construction company doing some work in the area in the area of old mill bottom road, arnold, maryland came across human skeletal remains. Through dental records the skeletal remains were positively identifed as mrs. Leonard. Mrs. Leonard suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County