Columbia, NY Area Cold Cases
Name
Jabrai Jordan CopneyAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Blayn JiggettsAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Jason AquinoAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Cosby was shot and killed inside kirkland house (a harvard university dormitory) during a drug-related robbery perpetrated by copney, jiggetts, and aquino. Copney was the alleged shooter. Copney was found guilty of 1st degree murder. Jiggetts and aquino both pled guilty to manslaughter.Agency
Cambridge
Name
Nicholas PoliduraAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Arturo BarretoAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Anthony KuzniakAge
59Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
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
Name
Douglas Paul SrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in his car at 743 Parker Street. The time of death is unknown.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
John PiwowarskiAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead inside Poor John's Pub. The wounds were inflicted by an unknown assailant.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Claudette WatsonAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Found dead in a wooded area behind Madison Liquors. She was last seen at midnight before the attack.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Walter AndrewsAge
73Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Melvin HopkinsAge
21Cause of Death
Beaten And StabbingInfo
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
Name
Jesse GrezzielleAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Alvaro GordilloAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Michael CavalleroAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Edna GaydosAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Edna was found injured at home after possibly surprising a burglar. She died three days later from her injuries.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
James GallacherAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
William WilsonAge
Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
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
Name
Deanna WilsonAge
Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
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
Name
Ethel VinczeAge
60Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
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
Hilliard BrownAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Body found in the trunk of a car at Vic’s Amoco Station. Identified by registration.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
Vernon LandinAge
22Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
Found in back seat of car at New Jersey Woodfinishing Company.Agency
Middlesex County Crime Stoppers
Name
George LopezAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
Marilyn RamirezAge
38Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
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
Name
Ruth JacobsonAge
92Cause of Death
Blunt Force TraumaInfo
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
Name
Maria AcevedoAge
70Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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Jersey City Police Department
Name
Renae McLeodAge
29Cause of Death
MurderInfo
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Hamilton Township Police Department
Name
Richard PlinioAge
42Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
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Newark Police Department
Name
Chrismely HidalgoAge
22Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
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East Windsor Police Department
Name
Jermaine GambleAge
20Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
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Monroe Township Police Department
Name
Zaair TuckAge
31Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
Agency
Magnolia Police Department
Name
Richard AdersonAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 5, 1997, at about 6:00 p.M. On the eastbound side of I-84, about 1/5 of a mile west of exit 12 and about four miles east of the newburgh-beacon bridge eastbound toll barrier, richard aderson apparently was involved in an accident. An argument ensued and aderson was shot in the chest. After the shooting, the suspect left the scene and headed eastbound on interstate 84.Agency
NY State Troopers
Name
Loindale JohnsonAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Date of birth: 11/20/2000 date and time of occurrence: october 3, 2018 at 11:23 pm. Location of occurrence: 311 coolidge avenue dr# 18-486911Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Marvina AdamsAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Date of birth: 6/7/97 date and time of occurrence: april 23, 2018 at 10:41 pm. Location of occurrence: 131 hudson street dr# 18-255285Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Rasheed BakerAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Date of birth: 06/10/96 date and time of occurrence: june 5, 2017 at 11:20 pm. Location of occurrence: 624 barnes ave. Dr# 17-311795Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Jose VazquezAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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# 16-313819Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Willie GilmoreAge
39Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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# 16-302198Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Mahari PullinsAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Mahari pullins was shot and killed while walking with several friends who had just left a party on fabius street.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Lajuan WilliamsAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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# 13-196773Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Pierre HackettAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
3 year-old, pierre l. Hackett was shot and killed in the 100 block of merriman ave.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Rashawn BurleyAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Name
David MartinezAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Police responded to the area of e. Fayette and cherry streets and where martinez was located in the roadway. It was later determined martinez died as the result of being shot.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Javier ValentinAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
25 year-old, javier valentin was found lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He would later die from his injuries at the hospital.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Lee Scott IVAge
17Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
17 year-old, lee scott was found suffering from a gunshot wound as police arrived on scene. Scott was transported to the hospital and a short time later would succumb to his injuries.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Jill LawAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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
Name
Robert RobinsonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Twenty-year-old robert robinson was found in the hallway outside an apartment after an anonymous caller telephoned police to report someone had been shot there.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Ernest HunterAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
29 year-old, ernest hunter was shot and killed while playing pool at “j’s place”.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Maureen O’NeilAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Twenty-nine-year-old maureen o’neil was found deceased in her home 2:30 am by a family member.Agency
Syracuse PD
Name
Louise PaciarelloAge
78Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 22, 2007 at 1800 hours the yonkers police department responded to 45 seymour street: apartment 1e on a report of a fire. Upon arrival at 45 seymour street, which is a senior citizen complex, the fire department found the occupant of the apartment, who was later identified as 78-year-old louise paciarello, in what appeared to be a lifeless condition. Ms. Paciarello was transported to st. Joseph's hospital where she was pronounced. Ms. Paciarello was transported to the westchester medical examiner's office where it was determined that ms. Paciarello's death was not due to the fire but that her death was the result of a homicide and the fire was deliberately set to cover up the homicide. Ms. Paciarello was a 78-year-old retired nurse's aide who lived by herself and kept to herself.Agency
Yonkers PD
Name
Lavern PinckneyAge
60Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Mr. Pinckney was 60 years old and married to his wife betty, they have three grown children. Mr. Pinckney worked two jobs. He was a driver at yonkers general hospital, who transported patients to and from an alcohol treatment program. Mrs. Pinckney stated that her husband owned a bar with two other partners on ravine avenue. Mr. Pinckney on the day of his homicide worked at yonkers general hospital and returned home sometime in the early afternoon. Mrs. Pinckney came home approximately at 4:15 pm and when she entered her apartment she found her husband lying on the living room floor unconscious. Mrs. Pinckney ran outside of the apartment screaming and her neighbor called the police. Mr. Pinckney died of blunt force trauma.Agency
Yonkers PD