Benkelman, NE Area Cold Cases
Name
Julie DerrickAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Julie derrick, 19, was last seen alive october 19, 1995. Her mother made a plea for her return. Julie’s body was found in o’fallon’s sand pit, weighted down. Forensic examination indicated she died shortly after her disappearance, but the cause of death was undetermined. Investigators believe it could have been a drug overdose.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Leah RowlandsAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Leah rowlands, 41, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an amoco station. The suspect, a man in a red pontiac, killed rowlands and stole money and goods. Despite security footage aired on national tv, no suspect has been arrested.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Jay BlocksonAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jay blockson, 23, was found dead in a stand of trees. An autopsy determined broken ribs caused internal damage leading to his death. Investigators believe the notorious freight train riders of america gang might be responsible for his death.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Ray GreenAge
55Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Ray "Sandy" green, 55, was found dead in an underground bunker, strangled. Investigators believe there was a struggle at the scene. The case remains open, but progress is slowed as one suspect in the case died of a heart attack.Agency
Lincoln County Crimestoppers
Name
Merton DicksonAge
71Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 17, 1989, sometime between 8:20 p.M. And 8:30 p.M., merton "Mutt" dickson was murdered at the intersection of highway 385 and county road 7 in southern yuma county. "Mutt" was returning from burlington when he was killed. "Mutt" was a retired farmer and lived only a short distance from where he was killed. "Mutt" was 71 years old at the time of his death. On scene investigation would indicate that "Mutt" was shot several times. The victim was killed with a 9 millimeter weapon. "Mutt" was rushed to burlington hospital by the idalia ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the yuma county sheriff's office.Agency
Yuma County Sheriff's Office
Name
James PlanceAge
54Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.Agency
Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office
Name
James SinclairAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office. ********************************************************* exceptional clearance. Suspect deceased.Agency
Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office
Name
Robert SowashAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.Agency
Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office