Avon by the Sea, NJ Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Noga

Name

Nancy Noga

Age

17

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

Nancy Noga, a 17-year-old high school senior, was reported missing and found in a small wooded area near her home. She was last seen leaving her job at the Rag Shop in Old Bridge. Nancy was wearing a purple "Arizona" jacket, jeans, and a sweater. Despite flyers and posters, her case remains unsolved.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Suskin

Name

Jeffrey Suskin

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jeffrey Suskin's body was found at 1 Jennifer Court by his estranged wife, Beth Suskin. He was pronounced dead on arrival.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Polidura

Name

Nicholas Polidura

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Nicholas Polidura was found in his car outside 306 Neville Street. He was transferred to the hospital where he died later from his injuries.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Barreto

Name

Arturo Barreto

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Arturo Barreto's body was found on the curb a few doors down from his home at 675 Elizabeth Street. He was out drinking with two men the night before, and his death was initially unclear if it was a murder or an accident. His car was found far from the bar and his home, leading police to believe murder was possible despite the Medical Examiner ruling it an accident.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Kuzniak

Name

Anthony Kuzniak

Age

59

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

On December 14, 1987 at 5:30 PM, Anthony Kuzniak, a resident of Perth Amboy, was found dead in his home on Parker Street. It is unknown at what time the homicide occurred. Kuzniak was found upstairs in his bedroom by a nearby tenant, Lynn Saunders. If you have any information in regards to this homicide please contact the Middlesex County Crime Stoppers.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Adsit

Name

Robert Adsit

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Found in his car at Ticetown Road soccer field. He worked the midnight shift as a forklift driver and was believed to be on his way to Sayrewood Shopping Center. He had no known enemies.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Paul Sr

Name

Douglas Paul Sr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found dead in his car at 743 Parker Street. The time of death is unknown.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Piwowarski

Name

John Piwowarski

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found dead inside Poor John's Pub. The wounds were inflicted by an unknown assailant.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Watson

Name

Claudette Watson

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found dead in a wooded area behind Madison Liquors. She was last seen at midnight before the attack.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Andrews

Name

Walter Andrews

Age

73

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found dead in the yard of a burned-out house he owned. He had been beaten with a heavy object. He feared for his dogs and property due to ongoing disputes.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Hopkins

Name

Melvin Hopkins

Age

21

Cause of Death

Beaten And Stabbing

Info

Melvin Hopkins, 21, was found dead in the trunk of his silver Pontiac under the Driscoll and Edison bridges. An autopsy revealed he died from multiple stab wounds. He was a roofer and lead singer for the rock band "High Voltage."

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Kiyoski

Name

Noma Kiyoski

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Noma Hickie Kiyoski’s body was found on Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. He had suffered fatal wounds.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Grezzielle

Name

Jesse Grezzielle

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Jesse Grezzielle, 44, was found dead in a field on Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. She was last seen the evening of January 14, 1981, heading to an encounter group meeting.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Gordillo

Name

Alvaro Gordillo

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Alvaro was found dead in his apartment at 826 Harned St. In Perth Amboy. He had been attacked and killed at least two days before he was discovered. He had moved to Perth Amboy from Elizabeth in 1978.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Cavallero

Name

Michael Cavallero

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Michael was shot in the neck outside the Edge Tavern. He was with friends and died shortly after the attack. A suspect on a motorcycle may have been involved.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Gaydos

Name

Edna Gaydos

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Edna was found injured at home after possibly surprising a burglar. She died three days later from her injuries.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Hawkes

Name

Deborah Hawkes

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Deborah was sexually assaulted and killed in her home.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Syslo

Name

Joseph Syslo

Age

14

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Joseph was found drowned in a tidal marshland. He had been missing for three days. A marijuana plant was found near his body, raising suspicion.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Gorham

Name

Ann Gorham

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ann was found suffocated in her home with bruising and ligature marks around her neck. The death was ruled a homicide.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Gallacher

Name

James Gallacher

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

James Gallacher, 35, chased a prowler who shot him during the pursuit. He died from injuries after being shot in the neck. The suspect was described as a tall white male wearing dark clothing.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Belt

Name

Betty Belt

Age

16

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

Betty Jean Belt, 16, was reported missing on July 1, 1975. Her body was found in a wooded area near Helmetta Blvd. She died from injuries sustained during an assault by an unknown assailant.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Wilson

Name

William Wilson

Age

Cause of Death

Arson

Info

William and Deanna's bodies were found in a fire that was ruled arson. Gasoline was found at the points of ignition, and the deaths were ruled homicides.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Wilson

Name

Deanna Wilson

Age

Cause of Death

Arson

Info

William and Deanna's bodies were found in a fire that was ruled arson. Gasoline was found at the points of ignition, and the deaths were ruled homicides.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Vincze

Name

Ethel Vincze

Age

60

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Ethel Vincze, 60, was found dead outside her home after being attacked by an unknown assailant. Her body was found outside her bedroom window after her son arrived home.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Hilliard Brown

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Body found in the trunk of a car at Vic’s Amoco Station. Identified by registration.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Carroll

Name

Cathleen Carroll

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Found by husband at home. Attack occurred between 11 AM and 12 PM.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Ryan

Name

Gilda Ryan

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Stabbed 13 times. Found by Robert Lewis.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Landin

Name

Vernon Landin

Age

22

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

Found in back seat of car at New Jersey Woodfinishing Company.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Garretson

Name

Edward Garretson

Age

Cause of Death

Assault

Info

Found in Delaware-Raritan Canal. Missing after argument with two men.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Lopez

Name

George Lopez

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

George Lopez was shot three times through a storm door after answering it at his home. The suspect wore a blue baseball cap and a blue t-shirt.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Ramirez

Name

Marilyn Ramirez

Age

38

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Marilyn Ramirez, 38, was found stabbed behind the Siemens Corporation parking lot. She had been seen arguing with an unknown man the night before.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Elfstrom

Name

Ellen Elfstrom

Age

84

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

Ellen Elfstrom, 84, was found dead in her home from blunt force trauma. She had been living alone and was a recluse. No arrests have been made.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Lagano

Name

Frank Lagano

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Frank Lagano, co-owner of Seville Diner, was shot outside the diner at 3:22 PM on April 12, 2007. The case remains unsolved.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Jacobson

Name

Ruth Jacobson

Age

92

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma

Info

Ruth Jacobson, 92, was found beaten to death with her own cane in her home on High Street. A neighbor's report led to the discovery of her body. The case remains unsolved.

Agency

Middlesex County Crime Stoppers

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cold-case-record__Cedillo

Name

Jose Cedillo

Age

44

Cause of Death

Hit And Run

Info

Agency

Camden County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Vazquez

Name

Jose Vazquez

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 01/02/90 date and time of occurrence: june 5, 2016 at 4:09 am location of occurrence: 183 bishop ave. Dr# 16-313819

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Gilmore

Name

Willie Gilmore

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 9/18/77 date and time of occurrence: may 28, 2016 at 12:00 am location of occurrence: 300 block of webster ave. Dr# 16-302198

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Williams

Name

Lajuan Williams

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Date of birth: 11/3/79 date and time of occurrence: march 19, 2013 at 12:00 am location of occurrence: 204 essex st. Dr# 13-196773

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Hackett

Name

Pierre Hackett

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

3 year-old, pierre l. Hackett was shot and killed in the 100 block of merriman ave.

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Burley

Name

Rashawn Burley

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On september 23, 2002 at approximately 11:15pm victim rashawn burley was standing in front of the american market located at 235 oakwood avenue when he was shot and killed. The shots were thought to have been fired from a maroon colored suv or minivan, last seen traveling northbound on oakwood avenue.

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Law

Name

Jill Law

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Family members went to home of twenty-year-old jill law after she was not heard from in several days. She was found dead inside, the apparent victim of an assault.

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__O’Neil

Name

Maureen O’Neil

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Twenty-nine-year-old maureen o’neil was found deceased in her home 2:30 am by a family member.

Agency

Syracuse PD

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cold-case-record__Oppel

Name

Rosalie Oppel

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On march 27, 1989 the partially nude body of rosalie oppel was discovered near the rr tracks in the area of 229 state st. Investigators believe she was murdered 1-3 days prior to when she was found. At the time of her death she was homeless.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Jones

Name

Kierra Jones

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On may 14, 2013 kierra jones was outside of 90 york st. With a group of people when the suspect(s) fired multiple gunshots at them. Kierra was one of 3 people shot - the only fatality. Investigators believe there are people who know who the killer is, but they have not come forward.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__Jenkins

Name

Deandre Jenkins

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 10th, 2019 at 11:32 p.M., clinton section officers responded to 103 fourth street after deandre's mother found him downstairs suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead a the scene. Investigators believe jenkins was shot after answering a knock on his front door. The suspect(s) is believed to have fled the house on foot after the shooting.

Agency

Rochester

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cold-case-record__King

Name

Kemuel King

Age

21

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

New York Police Department

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cold-case-record__Merritt

Name

Tommie Merritt

Age

17

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

New York Police Department

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cold-case-record__Ruiz

Name

Migdalia Ruiz

Age

58

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

New York Police Department

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