New Market, MD Area Cold Cases
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
Mildred WagonerAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 12/29/1993, her husband reported her death to her father, who then contacted the police. She was found in her bed in the 2400 block of dargan school road with an apparent gunshot wound. Other family members were present in the home.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
Lorraine ZimmermanAge
15Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Lori zimmerman rode the school bus home from high school on april 6, 1984. She stopped at a friend's home for about ten minutes. Lori did not return home that evening. Friends of lori's were contacted, but denied seeing lori. Lori's mother filed a missing person report with hagerstown police department. On april 14, 1984, two people walking in a wooded area discovered her partially clothed body.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
Name
Joshua CrawfordAge
21Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Name
Charlotte PowellAge
Cause of Death
Rape/MurderedInfo
On december 8, 1987, leesburg police officers were notified of human remains found off gant lane near sycolin road, leesburg, va. Deputies responded to gant lane and took custody of skeletal remains and assorted clothing. The victim remained unidentified until the sheriff’s office was contacted by the mechanicsburg, pa police department. Dental records ultimately identified the decedent as charlotte powell. Powell's killer has never been identified.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Francis BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Lillian BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Shelby VenableAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 1, 1956, mary elizabth fellers and shelby jean venable (age 16) were last seen alive at a bus stop in laurel, maryland. Mary's brother reported seeing the girls enter a vehicle at approximately 8:15 a.M. On 06/14/1956, the body of shelby venable was discovered in the north fork of cacoctin creek near the intersection of route 9 (charles town pike) and route 287 (berlin turnpike).Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Francis BelandAge
75Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Loudoun county fire & rescue responded to the belands’ condominium around 0935 hours on 10/28/2002 for a reported structure fire (fort evans road, leesburg, va). After extinguishment, the belands were located deceased inside the residence. An autopsy confirmed that the belands had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Lillian BelandAge
71Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Loudoun county fire & rescue responded to the belands’ condominium around 0935 hours on 10/28/2002 for a reported structure fire (fort evans road, leesburg, va). After extinguishment, the belands were located deceased inside the residence. An autopsy confirmed that the belands had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Leyla McCullaghAge
36Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On 8/29/2012, detectives were assigned to investigate a missing person case. The victim, leyla mccullagh, had not shown up for work for several days. Mccullagh's friends and colleagues had not seen her since 8/14/2012. Mccullagh was married and had one child when she disappeared. There has been no contact with mccullagh since august 2012.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Veronica HepworthAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 25, 1982, the body of veronica “roni” hepworth was discovered by passing motorists at approximately 7:00 a.M. Alongside route 50 east of route 15 in the gilberts corner area of loudoun county, virginia. Veronica was last seen alive at approximately 2:00 a.M. On the morning of february 25, 1982 at a bar located on u.S. Route 1 in fairfax county, virginia. The investigation of her death remains an active homicide investigation. Vicap # 1987va00007Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Fetzroy FalconerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jose LazaroAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Rene LopezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Mamadou BahAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Robert KeyserAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 7/15/1986, robert keyser was found dead in an armored car at columbia mall’s parking lot he was shot, and money was stolen from the vehicle robbery is believed to be the motiveAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Rabiah AhmadAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ahja AhmadAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Meiko LocksleyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Meiko locksley, 25, was found with a gunshot wound on harpers farm road and later pronounced dead. Police believe the case may not have been random and are investigating possible motives, including robbery or a drugrelated dispute.Agency
Howard County
Name
Aaron BriceAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Aaron thomas brice, 19, was shot during a halloween party at manorstone lane in columbia. Over 100 people were present. Another man, nathaniel quick, was also shot and critically injured.Agency
Howard County
Name
Tamba NyorkorAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tamba karmor nyorkor, 26, was found dead in an apartment on clocktower lane with his two toddlerage children present but unharmed. Police continue to seek information.Agency
Howard County
Name
Moeen RajaAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Raja, 21, was found deceased in his honda accord after shots were fired on west springs drive. His car struck two parked cars. Raja was familiar with the area. Police are not speculating on motive.Agency
Howard County
Name
Chad JohnsonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Chad johnson, 29, was shot and killed on a footpath near green dory lane in columbia.Agency
Howard County
Name
Walter CookAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Walter scott cook, 20, and demony michael hughes, 24, were shot on a sidewalk in waverly winds townhouse complex. Cook died at the scene, and hughes survived the attack.Agency
Howard County
Name
Jonathan BarneyAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Davon MayfieldAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Carl BetheaAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Carl bethea, 32, was found dead on the route 94 ramp to I-70. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. Bethea was last seen the day before by a neighbor as he walked toward a known associate’s house.Agency
Howard County
Name
Laney McGadneyAge
28Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Laney lee mcgadney, 28, was last seen walking from her home intending to shop at owen brown village center. Her body was found in a vacant lot. Witnesses saw her enter a vehicle before her death.Agency
Howard County
Name
Joseph SelbyAge
56Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Joseph selby, 56, and wife betty selby, 51, died from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire at their home. Joseph was the manager of the enchanted forest amusement park. The fire was believed to be intentional.Agency
Howard County
Name
Betty SelbyAge
51Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Betty selby, 51, and her husband joseph selby, 56, died in their home from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire while they slept.Agency
Howard County
Name
Michael CurryAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Michael curry, 25, was found in a creek bed on route 94. He died from a gunshot wound. He was last seen by his family two days prior.Agency
Howard County
Name
Frank SantmyerAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Frank santmyer, 25, was last seen on dec. 2, 1977. His car was abandoned, and he was reported missing on dec. 7. His body was never discovered.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ira LawsonAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ira lawson, 35, was shot and killed at his residence in columbia. Witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene after the shooting. Investigators believed the incident may have been drug-related.Agency
Howard County
Name
Roseann SturtzAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Roseann michelle sturtz was last seen in baltimore and later found deceased in a wooded area in columbia. She went unidentified for months until a sketch led to her identification. Her death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Howard County