Quakertown, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Karen StephanishenAge
31Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found at Parkside Hotel. Manager at the hotel.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
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
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
Name
Offie DennisAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Offie Dennis was shot and killed while walking with friends on Senior Street. A blue vehicle fired upon him and his group, then fled the scene.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Todd AveretteAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Todd Averette was found in his vehicle in New Brunswick. Surveillance footage showed a male carrying a bag walking toward Somerset Street. Investigators are seeking leads.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Gary ButlerAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On February 26, 1996, twenty-five year old Manville resident, Gary Butler was found dead in a retention pond on North Main St in Manville near the border of Bridgewater and the Raritan River. The cause of death as reported by the Regional Medical Examiners Office was multiple blunt force trauma. The investigation revealed that the victim had been at Perhach’s Bar on Main St. In Manville earlier in the evening on February 25th shooting pool with several of the bar’s regular patrons. After leaving the bar sometime after midnight he walked a friend home and then returned to the Chester House where he rented a room on the second floor. Sometime between 2:00 a.M. And 6:00 a.M. The victim managed to travel to the town of Bound Brook. The investigation reveals that Butler was apparently returning to Manville from Bound Brook when he was assaulted.Agency
Somerset County Prosecutors
Name
Tamara TignorAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
At approximately 5:00 p.M. On November 4, 1997, the body of an unidentified white female was discovered lying on a dirt cul-de-sac off of Gilbride Rd. In the Township of Bridgewater, New Jersey. The victim was subsequently identified as twenty-three year-old Tamara Tignor a known drug user and prostitute who had recently been living in Newark, New Jersey. Tammy, as many people knew her, was also known to frequent the areas of Somerville, South Bound Brook, Plainfield, and Union Beach. Due to the remoteness of where Tammy was found it is possible that the person(s) responsible for her death may have close ties to the area due to their familiarity with this location. There is also a strong possibility that Tamara was murdered at some other location and subsequently transported to the Gilbride Rd. Area and disposed of from a vehicle.Agency
Somerset County Prosecutors
Name
George KavanaughAge
75Cause of Death
Vehicular HomicideInfo
On March 6, 2015, at approximately 9:27 p.M., 75-Year old Somerville resident George R. Kavanaugh was found lying in the parking lot/sidewalk of the Lincoln Hose Fire Company located on Warren Street in Somerville. Mr. Kavanaugh was struck by an unknown vehicle which left the scene prior to police arrival. Mr. Kavanaugh was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A witness told investigating officers that a light-colored sports utility vehicle was observed backing in the driveway of the firehouse and struck George Kavanaugh and then drove onto Warren Street and left the area. The investigation revealed that Mr. Kavanaugh had attended a gathering at the Lincoln Hose Fire Company that night and was leaving when he was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot.Agency
Somerset County Prosecutors
Name
Orlando SanchezAge
28Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Orlando Sanchez, a 28-year-old food worker at The College of New Jersey, was gunned down near the corner of Smith and Beatty streets in Trenton, New Jerseys South Ward on the afternoon of September 8, 2012. If you have any information on this case, please call the Trenton Police Department at (609) 989-4155.Agency
Pemberton Township Police Department
Name
Trinity MillerAge
19Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Bristol Township Police Department