Eldersburg, MD Area Cold Cases

Name
Alfonso Thompson JrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jose Amaya-CamillaAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Chopan ByrdAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 23, 1975, a truck driver discovered a body in a field on the east side of maryland route 75, about 200 feet north of maryland route 144, 1/2 mile east of new market. The victim, identified as chopan byrd from baltimore, md, had been shot to death. Two individuals were arrested at the time, but the cases were never tried due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
David BellAge
49Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
David bell was found stabbed to death in his residence in the 300 block of chesapeake avenue in crisfield, somerset county, md. Bell owned several properties in the area, and robbery may have been the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert HackeyAge
41Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Robert hackey was struck by a vehicle while walking. The driver fled the scene, and the case is being investigated as manslaughter by motor vehicle.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Homer HarrisAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Homer harris was found in a parking area along gas house pike. Investigators believed he was killed by an acquaintance.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Paul LentzAge
14Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Paul lentz’s body was found in a drainage ditch on 6/18/1975 in frederick county, md he had died from a stab wound it is unclear how he left home or how his body reached the locationAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
John LloydAge
48Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
John lloyd, a constable, was shot and killed through the window of his sister’s home in frederick county, md, on 4/27/1945Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Roy LewisAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Roy lewis’s remains were found in sabillasville, frederick county, mdAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Charles MoatesAge
73Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Charles moates, a magistrate, was shot in his workshop in frederick county, md two suspects were identified, but the case never went to trialAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Kenneth PlewAge
75Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Kenneth plew disappeared on the evening of december 31, 1981. His body was found in the trunk of his car with gunshot wounds. Robbery is believed to be the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Marcos MoralesAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Marcos morales, a seasonal worker, was shot and killed after an argument at a bar. Three suspects fled the scene in a black cadillac.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Pennock PolkAge
83Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pennock polk was found beaten and shot in his home on january 10, 1987. Robbery appears to be the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Oscar EnnisAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Details remain few in this death investigation. Much of the information was developed during a follow-up investigation in 1973. At that time, a tip was received alleging ennis was killed by someone close to him who used an ice pick to cause his death.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Victor GrantAge
Cause of Death
InjuryInfo
Victor grant was a young child who was found unresponsive by his mother. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death was ruled blunt force trauma. A suspect was identified who was a friend of the child's mother, but sufficient evidence to charge was not obtained.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Percy ThorntonAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel were called to the thornton residence on drawbridge road at 4:57 a.M. For a residential fire. When the fire was extinguished, two bodies were found in the debris. An autopsy determined both were dead prior to the fire and both had been shot.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Joann WrightAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel responded to the thornton residence for a fire. Two bodies, identified as joann wright and percy thornton, were found. Autopsy revealed both were shot before the fire. Several individuals were suspected, but insufficient evidence was available.Agency
Maryland State Police