Heidelberg, MS Area Cold Cases

Name

Carolyn Worthy

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 12:43am on oct 16, 1989 local volunteer firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at the worthy home which is located one mile off interstate 59/20 on alabama highway 216. The bodies of both victims were found in the house. Initial investigation revealed that both victims were shot and killed when they returned home from a sunday night church service where mrs. Worthy served as choir director. The house was then intentionally set on fire in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence of the crime. Ac worthy served as an officer at the local vfw post bessemer. He was known to carry large amounts of cash on his person. One month after the murders, investigators were contacted by an agent with the florida department of law enforcement concerning a double homicide of an elderly couple in graceville florida in january of that same year. On january 29, 1989 robert f. Mcrae, sr. Age 72 and his wife, katherine p. Mcrae, age 70 were found murdered in their residence in graceville florida. The couple was discovered after neighborhood children went to the mcrae residence to visit and found two ski masks lying near the back door. The children became frightened and ran to a neighbor's house to report the discovery. The graceville police department was summoned and, upon entry, found the bodies of mr. And mrs. Mcrae. Mrs. Mcrae was thumbed cuffed behind her back and both she and her husband had been shot in the head. Upon comparing the two cases, evidence found at both crimes scenes determined that the two cases were linked

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Shannon Steele

Age

29

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Demopolis Police Department

Name

Serafin Maldonado

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 18, 1999 at approximately 1:30am, unknown suspects entered the home of serafin maldonado located in the 12000 block of bone camp road (northport) in tuscaloosa county. Maldonado was dragged from his bed and was beaten to death by the suspects.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Carrie Bowles

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 13, 1996, 35 year old carrie loraine bowles was murdered in her residence in old mill trace subdivision off keenes mill road in the cottondale area of tuscaloosa county. She was found dead in her residence by a family member. Carrie had been shot. It is unknown if she knew her attacker.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

3438

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On april 18, 1982 an unidentified female was found deceased on the bank of the black warrior river in romulus. The female had been murdered by strangulation. This female was described as a white female, 34-38 years old, 5'-4" tall and weighing 110-115 lbs. She had dark brown hair, a somewhat ruddy complexion, and had a scar over her right eye below her eyebrow. A partial upper denture was in place. She was dressed in tennis shoes (size 7), blue knit pants with a stretch waistband, long-sleeved blue shirt (brand: "Preppy"), white bra and white panties. The female was never positively identified and no suspect has been charged with her death.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Jennifer Dorch

Age

24

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On march 9, 1991, the body of a 24-year-old female, jennifer watkins dorch, was found stabbed to death in her mobile home on hwy 43 in northport. The murder happened sometime after she returned home around 4:30am from a night out. She was found deceased in her residence later that day by a relative. No suspect has been charged with her death.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Paula Ellis

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In the spring of 1973 an 18 year old female from miami, florida, paula ellis, was a freshman at the university of alabama. On the night of april 21, 1973 ellis left her residence at martha parham hall and rode a bicycle to a concert being held on the university of alabama campus. The nitty gritty dirt band was playing a midnight concert on woods quad. Before noon the following day, easter sunday, her body was found approximately 10 miles away. Ellis had been strangled and her body dumped from a bridge. No suspect has ever been arrested in this case.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Brenda Green

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brenda kay green, at 15 at the time of her disappearance, has been missing from brookwood alabama since july 1988. She was dropped off at a friend's house in a rural part of tuscaloosa county (brookwood) on july 2, 1988. The friend was not at home so she stayed at the house to wait. He mother received a telephone call from her later that day but never saw her again.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Jeremy Dunn

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jeremy lee dunn location: wooded area off dudley road in coaling (tuscaloosa co) al. On 6/18/03, 21-year-old jeremy lee dunn aka "Opie" was found dead in a wooded area near a railroad bridge of dudley road in the area of coaling (tuscaloosa co) al. He had been bound and shot. Victim had been seen less than an hour before walking to a store in the holt community.

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Acie Worthy

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 12:43am on oct 16, 1989 local volunteer firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at the worthy home which is located one mile off interstate 59/20 on alabama highway 216. The bodies of both victims were found in the house. Initial investigation revealed that both victims were shot and killed when they returned home from a sunday night church service where mrs. Worthy served as choir director. The house was then intentionally set on fire in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence of the crime. Ac worthy served as an officer at the local vfw post bessemer. He was known to carry large amounts of cash on his person. One month after the murders, investigators were contacted by an agent with the florida department of law enforcement concerning a double homicide of an elderly couple in graceville florida in january of that same year. On january 29, 1989 robert f. Mcrae, sr. Age 72 and his wife, katherine p. Mcrae, age 70 were found murdered in their residence in graceville florida. The couple was discovered after neighborhood children went to the mcrae residence to visit and found two ski masks lying near the back door. The children became frightened and ran to a neighbor's house to report the discovery. The graceville police department was summoned and, upon entry, found the bodies of mr. And mrs. Mcrae. Mrs. Mcrae was thumbed cuffed behind her back and both she and her husband had been shot in the head. Upon comparing the two cases, evidence found at both crimes scenes determined that the two cases were linked

Agency

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff

Name

Susan Farmer

Age

22

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Hinds County Sheriff's Office

Name

Justin Lander

Age

33

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation

Name

Justin Jones

Age

31

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Jackson Police Department

Name

Celestine Dangerfield

Age

53

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Pike County Sheriff's Office

Name

Justin Sanders

Age

33

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Mobile Police Department

Name

David Drinkard

Age

43

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

David vincent drinkard, nicknamed "Skeet", was found stabbed to death on a porch in the 3900 block of mccall street in moss point, ms. He was 43 years old at the time of his death. Investigated by the moss point police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kathleen Williams

Age

66

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Kathleen pugh williams was found stabbed to death in her residence on indian ridge road in hancock county. She was 66 years old at the time of her passing. Investigated by hancock county sheriff's office.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Brontava Keller

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Brontava o'brien keller, nicknamed "Brontavius", died from multiple gunshot wounds at 3001 57th avenue in gulfport, ms. He was 22 years old at the time of his murder. Investigated by gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Travis Reddix Jr

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Travis reddix, jr. Was shot multiple times during an armed robbery at the azalea park apartments in pascagoula, ms. He was 16 years old at the time of his murder. Investigated by pascagoula police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Keevon Edwards

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Keevon jerome edwards was shot at the french oaks apartment in gulfport, ms. He was 24 years old at the time of his murder. Investigated by gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Charles Johnson

Age

34

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Charles earl johnson was found dead with gunshot wounds inside a car at 1711 westward drive in gulfport, ms. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. Investigated by gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Rashaud Fairley

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Rashaud ashton fairley was found dead with gunshot wounds inside a car at 1711 westward drive in gulfport, ms. He was 22 years old at the time of his death. Investigated by gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Stephanie McKean

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Stephanie joyce mckean's body was discovered north of brandon road in biloxi, ms. She was last seen at the tic-toc lounge on veterans avenue in biloxi. Investigated by harrison county sheriff's office.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kevin Slater

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Slater was found shot to death while sitting in a car around 9:29 pm on january 13, 1999, at the intersections of tandy drive and cora circle in gulfport. The family says he was on his way to work at the imperial palace in biloxi. Mississippi coast crime stoppers and the family of homicide victim kevin slater are now offering a reward for information that leads police to arrest the person/persons responsible for slater’s death.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Justin Tubbs

Age

48

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On april 9, 2007, 48 year old justin tubbs was reported missing by his family members in saucier, ms. Tubbs was last seen leaving his place of work driving his teal colored chevrolet 1500 pickup truck. On september 30, 2007, tubbs’ vehicle was located in a wooded area near the intersections of bethel road (formerly known as highway 67) and clarke road in saucier, ms. His remains were found near his vehicle, and they revealed that tubbs had been murdered. This case is being investigated by harrison county sheriff's office. The investigating agency is now offering a reward for any information that leads to the arrest in tubbs' murder.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Alvin Oatis Sr

Age

72

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Alvin levon oatis lived in his van behind his sister's house. Oatis was found dead in his van at 2218 31st street on june 6, 2008, in gulfport, ms. The 53-year-old’s death has been ruled a homicide from a blow to the head.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Xavier Seales

Age

53

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 07 august 2009, at approximately 0438 hours, the biloxi police department responded to 2620 lejeune dr. Reference to a possible shooting. When officers arrived they found 38-year-old black male xavier seales lying deceased on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered the suspect(s) had broken into the apartment.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Eric Harris

Age

61

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On the morning of march 1, 2019, eric "E" howard harris was found shot to death in a shed behind a house at 530 26th street.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kimberly Watts

Age

59

Cause of Death

Strangulation/Stabbing

Info

Kimberly holcomb watts was murdered in her home on woodcrest in long beach, ms on the evening of november 10, 2014. Her co-workers at gulfport memorial hospital became concerned when watts did not show up for her morning shift the next day and alerted her family members, who found her deceased body at her residence.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kenneth Charlot

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 1, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.M., a relative of kenneth charlot went to his residence located on seal avenue in pass christian to check on him. Upon arrival into the residence, the relative discovered suspicious circumstances and contacted law enforcement. On february 2, 2018, kenneth charlot was found dead.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Kema Keys

Age

50

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On october 5, 2013, kema dione keys, 38, was found shot in the front passenger seat of a car parked on bolar street in picayune, ms. He had been shot multiple times in his upper torso.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Sarah Rozneiwski

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Sarah lindsey rozneiwski, nick sarah cooper, gender: female, race: caucasian, dob: unknown, age: 31, height: 5ft1in, weight: 150, hair: blonde, eyes: blue, last known location: an apartment complex on lemoyne blvd. In jackson county, ms, cold cases as of: 03/21/2022, sarah lindsey rozneiwski was reported missing on march 21, 2022 by a friend, but had not been seen or heard from for several months prior. Her last known location was an apartment complex on lemoyne boulevard in jackson county, ms on may 31, 2021. There has been no bank activity since may 10, 2021. Rozneiwski has a tattoo on her left inner forearm of the state of california, the words “live every breath” with flowers on her upper chest, and the words “love life” on her left upper arm.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Anthony Joseph

Age

36

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Anthony joseph, gender: male, race: black, dob: unknown, age: 36, height: 6ft1in, weight: 280, hair: black, eyes: brown, last known location: ocean springs, ms, cold cases as of: 03/02/2022, anthony was last seen march 2, 2020 in ocean springs, ms. He was 36 at the time of his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance he stated that he was going for a walk but did not return. He has a burn mark on his left arm and right foot and a tattoo of a cross on his left arm, which could have faded due to the burn mark. He was last seen wearing a light blue shirt, white basketball shorts, and brown flip flops.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Timothy Waldrop

Age

29

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Timothy edward waldrop, gender: male, race: caucasian, dob: 05/05/1962, age: 29, height: 6ft0in, weight: 160, hair: brown, eyes: brown, last known location: unknown, cold cases as of: 02/01/1992, timothy edward waldrop was last seen on february 1, 1992. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black t-shirt, and black jeans. He also has a scar from the center of his back to his left shoulder blade.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Ronald Duck

Age

21

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ronald duck was last seen at 3:30 a.M. On february 14, 1995, near the u.S. Naval station in pascagoula, ms. He was serving in the u.S. Navy as an electronics technician third class. He had been at the billiard club and was last seen wearing light wash blue jeans, a blue-gray plaid shirt, a brown plaid flannel jacket, ankle-high brown leather boots, a gold puzzle ring, and a zippo lighter. Duck has a tattoo of a dark-winged duck and a colored dragon. He was 21 and left behind a pregnant wife.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Brian Martin

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Brian kent martin disappeared around december 2000. He was a bouncer and lived between several locations. He has a brown goatee, scars on his chin, pierced eyebrows, and a gang brand tattoo. He was 24 at the time of his disappearance.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Mary Loper

Age

27

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

George County Sheriff's Office

Name

Dan Anderson

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Kevin Slater

Age

24

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Ronald Anderson

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Gulfport Police Department

Name

Michael Surber

Age

5060

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

This photo is a person of interest in the 11/12/2009 homicide of michael surber of ocean springs. Two days before his body was discovered, michael left skeeter`s billiards in gulfport with the attached individual. His body was found in his linda circle home in ocean springs. He died from stab wounds. The person of interest would be approximately 50-60 years old now. He is described as 5`-8" up to 6 feet tall. This person could frequent clubs and casinos.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Robert Moran

Age

52

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On the morning of july 14, 2019, robert joey moran left his residence in pass christian, ms in a 2014 chevrolet malibu, owned by his friend. He did not have his identification or cellphone in his possession. On july 16, 2019, the vehicle was found on the side of I-10 in hancock county, ms near the 8 mile marker. Moran was last seen wearing a salmon colored fishing style shirt with khaki shorts and bare feet. He was 47 years old at the time of his disappearance. Moran is a caucasian male with brown hair, green eyes, a height of 5'9", and a weight of 170-200 lbs. He has a scar on his left ear, a tribal tattoo on his lower back, and a tattoo of "M" that is green in color on his right upper shoulder. His case is being investigated by the harrison county sheriff's office.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Moriah Ludwig

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Moriah danielle ludwig was reported missing in 2018 by family members after 4 years of no contact. Her last contact with police was october 31, 2014. Ludwig is a biracial female with brown eyes that stands at 5'3" - 5'4" and weighs 90-110 lbs. Her natural hair color is dark brown, but she was known to dye her hair lighter colors. She has a scar on her stomach and several tattoos including: a vine (right hand), michael jordan symbol (right forearm), large design with word "Love" (right upper arm), peace sign (hand), stars and "Jeri" (wrist), bow (right breast), heart (side of lower back), and "Michael" (thigh). She was 20 years old at the time of her disappearance. The harrison county sheriff's department is investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Allen Turner

Age

73

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Allen eugene turner was last seen walking in the 1800 block of campbell circle in harrison county, ms on june 10, 2019. He has not been seen since. Family members say that turner suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgement. He was last seen wearing a light colored plaid jeans and and blue jeans. Turner is a black male with brown eyes and short salt and pepper hair on the sides of his head with a balding spot in the middle. He is 6 feet tall and is described as weighing 140-220 lbs. He was 68 years old at the time of his disappearance. The harrison county sheriff's department is currently investigating his case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Tommie Harris II

Age

63

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Tommie melvin harris, ii was last seen on july 1, 2019, leaving the residence he shared with roommates on success road in saucier, ms. He had often left for days at a time but always returned. He was last seen wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, and tan combat boots. Harris is a caucasian male with sandy hair and blue eyes. He stands at 5'8" and weighs 170-180 lbs. He has several identifying scars (right arm, left shoulder, left forearm, abdomen, chine, and both knees) and tattoos (left forearm, right forearm, and right upper arm). He was 58 years old at the time of his disappearance. His case is being investigated by the harrison county sheriff's department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Ivory Lewis

Age

43

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Ivory lewis was last seen being released from the harrison county adult detention center. A family member was supposed to pick him up, but he was gone before they arrived. Lewis suffers from a limited mental capacity and only knows a few family members. He was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. He is a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5'8" tall and weighs 114 lbs. The gulfport police department is investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Desiray Wangle

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Desiray hope wangle was last seen on june 1, 2017 in the 400 block of east stevens circle in gulfport, ms. She has not been heard from since. Wangle is a caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5' 6" - 5' 7" and weighing approximately 130 lbs. She has both ears pierced a numerous tattoos. Wangle has "Love" and "Hate" on both wrists, "Nick" on the left side of her chest, "Timothy" on her stomach, and a butterfly with "Bella" on her arm. The gulfport police department is investigating her case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Oscar Wilcher

Age

44

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Oscar wilcher was last seen on december 25, 2013, leaving 3113 7th ave apt b in gulfport, ms in an unidentified vehicle driven by an unidentified individual. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, white pants, and an orange ball cap. Wilcher is a hispanic male with medium length black hair, brown eyes, and a light moustache. He stands at approximately 5'4" and weighs 180-200 lbs. He also has a scar on the right side of his head, a tattoo of a cross on his right forearm, and "Wilcher" tattooed on his left forearm. Wilcher was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. His case is being investigated by the gulfport police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Rico Hawkins

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Around 7:20 pm on february 4, 2022, a shooting in the 5100 block of potomac drive in pascagoula, ms left 3 victims injured, one of which was rico bondaro hawkins. He, along with the other two victims, was transported to singing river hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. His case is being investigated by the pascagoula police department.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers

Name

Eric Barnes

Age

54

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Eric dean barnes was found deceased in his home in the 3500 block of azalea street in moss point, ms by family members on august 24, 2022. He had been shot to death. Barnes was 52 years old at the time of his death. No leads have been found at this time. The moss point police department is currently investigating this case.

Agency

Mscoast Crime Stoppers