Flemington, NJ Area Cold Cases
Name
Gail HaritonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Gail Hariton was found in her apartment located on Pardun Road in North Brunswick after the landlord checked on her due to her absence for a few days. A special reward of $15,000.00 For information leading to an arrest has been raised by the New Brunswick High School Class of 1958.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Boris VarshavskyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Boris Varshavsky's body was found in a shallow grave, burnt from a fire in a wooded area. The body was described as a Caucasian or light-skinned Hispanic male approximately 25-30 years old, height 5'11", weight 210-230 lbs with black hair and very clean dental work.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jose SolanoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jose "Eric" Solano was involved in an altercation between members of the 18th Street and LaMugre/Los Primos gangs on Suydam Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue. During the altercation, Solano was fatally wounded. A passing-by civilian was also wounded but sustained no serious injuries.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
William LewisAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
William "Tweety" Lewis was shot on the back porch of his girlfriend's home at 209 Suydam Street. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Lewis had a criminal history and investigators believe he knew his killer.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jeffrey SuskinAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Dominic SantosAge
47Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Dominic Santos, a plumbing contractor, was reported missing. He was last seen driving to his lawyer’s office in Bayonne. He was driving a 1986 Isuzu Trooper with license plate number BAR-80E. He was wearing blue jeans, a blue & white shirt, boots, and a gold wedding band. He had approximately $1,000 in cash at the time.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jum NoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jum Kam No was found dead at the Hidden Valley Apartment Complex. She was killed while babysitting an infant son who was unharmed.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Zarinah BrownAge
2Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Zarinah Brown, a two-month-old infant, was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital after becoming unresponsive and having trouble breathing. She was visiting her father in Edison.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Francis DowdAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Francis Dowd was found dead in his apartment on Remsen Avenue. Two individuals were seen in the building within hours of his death. One was a thin white female approximately 25 years old with blond hair wearing a sundress, and the other was a Hispanic looking man approximately 30 years old, stocky build, wearing blue jeans with a wide black belt, a white t-shirt, and black work boots.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Iris MaldonadoAge
40Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Iris Maldonado's body was found in a storm drain at a senior citizens housing complex. She had been stabbed repeatedly and transported to the storm drain in a trash cart.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John O’RourkeAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On December 3rd, 1987, the body of John “Jack” O’Rourke was found inside of his taxi off of Burnet Street in New Brunswick. He had suffered from fatal wounds. A man wearing a black leather jacket was seen in the area was described as white, approximately 28 years old, heavy set with brown shoulder length hair, and clean shaven. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Phillip MoskowitzAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On December 5, 1987 at noon, Phillip Moskowitz, a resident of Bellmore, NY, was found dead on the bank of a stream near the Amtrak Maintenance Station access road in North Brunswick. It is believed that Mr. Moskowitz was murdered elsewhere and then dumped near the stream. If you have any information in regards to this homicide please contact the Middlesex County Crime Stoppers.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John LawsonAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in the parking lot of Private Formulations Inc. His car was missing, and his pockets were emptied, suggesting robbery.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Harry HawkAge
35Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found in the road in front of 27 Richmond Street. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries after a week.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Christopher BrownAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead at the Hess Gas Station. The time of death is unknown.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Sylvia ParsonAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in Buccleuch Park, with injuries from an attack the night before.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Marvin SammelAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Marvin Sammel, 37, was shot to death in a robbery attempt at 25 Hidden Lake Drive, North Brunswick. The victim was a target of two suspects, described as white males in their early 20’s. One suspect was possibly driving a mustard-colored vehicle.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Giacomo CarolloAge
40Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Giacomo Carollo, 40, was shot in his driveway at 903 Lee Avenue, North Brunswick. The suspect fled in a small reddish car, possibly a Mercedes.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Lawrence SmithAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Lawrence Smith, 28, was found shot to death on the grounds of Apco Extrusions factory. His body was discovered by employees finishing up the second shift.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Noma KiyoskiAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Noma Hickie Kiyoski’s body was found on Perrineville Road, Monroe Township. He had suffered fatal wounds.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Dilipkumar PatelAge
37Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
Dilipkumar Patel, 37, was murdered during a robbery at his gift shop. The suspects were two black men, described as thin, one 5'7" and the other 5'9", both wearing leather jackets.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Karl ProtzeAge
42Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Karl Protze, 42, was found dead after being shot while getting into his work vehicle. The suspect was described as a white male, medium build, wearing an oxblood leather jacket.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Karl ProtzeAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Karl Protze was attacked outside the Westinghouse Corporate Trucking Company. He was shot near his truck and later died at Middlesex General Hospital.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Ann GorhamAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Shirley KirschAge
52Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On May 16, 1974, Shirley Kirsch was assaulted at her home by two suspects. One suspect knocked on her door in a Postal uniform, claiming a special delivery. When the door opened, a shot was fired, killing her. The suspects escaped in a Dodge. The weapon was a .38 Caliber revolver.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Betty BeltAge
16Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
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
Name
John SabbatinoAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
John D. Sabbatino, 29, was found dead in Edison after being shot. His death is related to the murder of Jeanne Biondo, whose body was found hours later in Plainfield.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jeanne BiondoAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jeanne Biondo, 37, was found dead in an automobile in Plainfield. She was murdered hours after John D. Sabbatino, and their deaths are believed to be related.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John Savage JrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
John Savage Jr. Was found dead in a wooded area with fatal wounds. His vehicle was later found in the Bronx, and witnesses saw two males wiping it off.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Sheila SmithAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Sheila Smith, 22, was found dead near the Raritan River. She had been missing for over two weeks. The cause of death was a fractured neck and cerebral hemorrhage, possibly from a fall or assault.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
George UlrichAge
39Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot while making night deposit at Edison Bank. Suspects: one white male and one black male in their 20s.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Karen StephanishenAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found at Parkside Hotel. Manager at the hotel.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Cathleen CarrollAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found by husband at home. Attack occurred between 11 AM and 12 PM.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Edward GarretsonAge
Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
Found in Delaware-Raritan Canal. Missing after argument with two men.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Anne RubensteinAge
41Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Anne, 41, and her daughter Mae, 11, were found fatally stabbed in their home at 437 South Third Ave by an unknown assailant. No weapon was found, and no suspects were ever identified.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Mae RubensteinAge
11Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Mae, 11, was stabbed to death in her home at 437 South Third Ave along with her mother Anne. The attack remains unsolved.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
William AndrewsAge
Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
William Andrews was assaulted on Redmond St. And Joyce Kilmer Ave by an unknown attacker. He died later from his injuries.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Andrew PuskasAge
Cause of Death
Explosion (bomb)Info
Andrew and Patricia Puskas were killed by an explosion caused by a bomb disguised as a package on their front porch. The bomb contained blue glass bottles.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Patricia PuskasAge
Cause of Death
Explosion (bomb)Info
Patricia Puskas, along with her husband Andrew, was killed by a bomb on their front porch. The bomb contained blue glass bottles.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Julio TelloAge
21Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
Julio Cesar Tello was assaulted by several men and died from his injuries. The attack occurred after a dispute with 3-4 men.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Irwin EdelmanAge
72Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Irwin Edelman, 72, was shot by an armed robber while attempting to close his check cashing business. The suspect fled the scene and has not been identified.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Antonio ReyesAge
35Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Antonio Reyes, 35, was stabbed while working at a warehouse. He collapsed from the wound and died. The motive remains unknown.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Ellen ElfstromAge
84Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
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
Name
Mildred FulmerAge
72Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Mildred Fulmer was found strangled in her home at Colonial Square Townhouses. She frequented Foodtown Supermarket and Burger King in Edison, and Clark Community Pool in Clark Township. Investigators seek information about any activities near her home between 8:30 PM on October 11 and 12 PM on October 12, 1991.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Frank LaganoAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Christopher HigginsAge
51Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Christopher Higgins, 51, was found near a dumpster behind his apartment on April 7, 2008, after being reported missing on March 28. Investigators are awaiting the autopsy results.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Jesse SimonsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jesse Simons was shot and killed on Remsen Avenue in New Brunswick. Video evidence led to three persons of interest, but the case remains unsolved.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Raul TorresAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Raul A. Torres was found dead in the driver's seat of his truck at the Sears Parking lot in New Brunswick. He was identified as a murdered victim.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Mohammed JabbieAge
60Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Mohammed Jabbie, 60, was stabbed outside a friend's house in New Brunswick at 12:03 AM on November 8, 2009. A group of unknown persons confronted him before the stabbing.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Travis DiCapuaAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Travis DiCapua, 23, was shot and killed after leaving Marita's Cantina in New Brunswick. He was confronted by a group of men who shot him and his friend, Jason "Jay" Redecki.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers