Oakfield, NY Area Cold Cases
Name
Chandra MajorsAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
Chandra majors was laying upstairs in her bedroom at 234 pierpont street when someone started a fire on her front porch. The fire traveled into the house and chandra died from the smoke inhalation. Investigators are looking for anyone that has information about this intentionally set fire that caused the death of chandra majors.Agency
Rochester
Name
Raymond TateAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 10-7-98 officers were called to 11 loomis st after an anonymous caller phoned 911 and said a homicide may have occurred at the location. Raymond tate and his brother desmond tate were found brutally murdered inside the apartment. This was a targeted crime related to drugs sales. Investigators believe this double murder is related to several other crimes in the city of rochester around the same time.Agency
Rochester
Name
Desmond TateAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 10-7-98 officers were called to 11 loomis st after an anonymous caller phoned 911 and said a homicide may have occurred at the location. Desmond tate and his brother raymond tate were found brutally murdered inside the apartment. This was a targeted crime related to drugs sales. Investigators believe this double murder is related to several other crimes in the city of rochester around the same time.Agency
Rochester
Name
Bernard ThomasAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 9/8/2015 at about 2 o'clock in the morning mr. Thomas was involved in an argument with a known male on his front porch. The argument escalated, resulting in mr. Thomas being injured. He went to the hospital and his injuries at first did not appear to be life threatening, but tragically mr. Thomas died on 11/26/15. The monroe county medical examiner ruled his death a homicide resulting from the injuries he sustained on 9/8/15. This crime is not a "Who done it". The people who have knowledge need to step forward and contact investigators.Agency
Rochester
Name
Sharon EadyAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Sharon eady a mother of two small children, was reported missing by her family in november of 1987. On 12/18/87 her partially decomposed body was found in a vacant lot behind 45 mckee rd. She was stabbed multiple times. Eady struggled with drug addiction and was to be involved in prostitution activity. She was also several months pregnant at the time she was killed. The rochester police department is looking for any information that will assist investigators in identifying a suspect.Agency
Rochester
Name
Marne BrundigeAge
37Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On 4/1/97 just after midnight a person driving through found 37-year old marne brundige in the middle of dewey ave just north of lyell ave. Suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was rushed to the hospital and within two hours she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.Agency
Rochester
Name
James McnairAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 4th, 2012 at about 7 pm james mcnair arrived at his relatives house and walked up the driveway around to the rear. Investigators believe 2 suspects ran up behind him and shot him dead near the back door.Agency
Rochester
Name
Terry Crittenden JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 21, 2011 at about 8:30 at night, terry crittenden jr, also known as "J.R." or "Breeze" became involved in a fight that started in front of 169 herald st. The fight resulted in multiple gunshots being fired from multiple different handguns. Crittenden jr. Was shot multiple times and ran to the 1100 block of north st., where he collapsed and ultimately died.Agency
Rochester
Name
Huan ChuAge
Cause of Death
AbductedInfo
On august 21, 2011 the body of huan chu was found in his vehicle parked at 24 lincoln ave. Investigators believe huan chu was abducted by multiple suspects from his lagrange ave home the day before his body was discovered.Agency
Rochester
Name
Willie HolmesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 15, 2010 at 2:30 am willie holmes was shot to death in front of 62 karnes st. He just arrived at the location in his vehicle when he was approached and shot. Other people were present when holmes was murdered and know who the killer is. Investigators need people with the knowledge to come forward in order to successfully close this case.Agency
Rochester
Name
Rosita SandersAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On august 1, 2010 the body of rosita sanders was found in the genesee river, near 1000 e. River rd. Investigators believe sanders was murdered around 7/25/10 and her body then dumped into the river.Agency
Rochester
Name
Deavoghn Hernandez- RuffinAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 17, 2012 during a rap concert at a local bar, a fight broke out between east side and west side factions. The fight continued outside of the club, gunshots rang out and deavoghn hernandez-ruffin was fatally wounded.Agency
Rochester
Name
Alphonso DixonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 12, 2005 at about 5:45 pm alphonso dixon was driving down roycroft dr. When he was shot and killed in his vehicle. Investigators believe he may have been involved in some type of altercation preceding the fatal shooting.Agency
Rochester
Name
Darren JohnsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the night of the murder, darren johnson was working security at the asmara restaurant & bar located at 295 alexander st. It is believed after getting out of work he stopped at nick tahous restaurant on e. Main st. And was headed home. Just after 3 am darren johnson vehicle was found running at the side of the road on boys club pl. And he was found shot multiple times. He was transported to the hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead.Agency
Rochester
Name
Jerry Ezell JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 16, 2007 at about 9:40 pm, jerry ezell jr. Was gunned down in the driveway of 14 8th st. This location was active in marijuana sales and is believed that may have been a contributing factor in the murder.Agency
Rochester
Name
Wordell LucasAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 5, 2008 at 5:25 am officers were dispatched to the corner of fitzhugh & adams st. For the report of a person down. When they arrived they found wordell lucas with severe trauma that ultimately caused his death. Investigators believe lucas became involved in an altercation over possible stolen property prior to his death.Agency
Rochester
Name
Freddie AndrewsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 7, 2003 at about 6 pm andrews was a passenger in a vehicle that was was stopped at the intersection of north st and durnan st. A vehicle pulled up along side the victims car and one of the occupants in the suspect vehicle began firing multiple gunshots into the victims vehicle. Andrews was struck by the gunfire and died from his injuries. Investigators believe andrews murder may have been the result of an ongoing feud.Agency
Rochester
Name
Christian MajorsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 13, 2009 officers responded to the area of culver rd. And parcells ave. For the report of gunshots heard. When they arrived on scene they found 20-year old christian majors shot to death on the sidewalk. Just prior to the shooting investigators believe majors was with an unknown male on a bicycle heading north on culver rd.Agency
Rochester
Name
Mark PattersonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 12, 2008 at about 10:30 pm mark patterson arrived at his home on woodbine ave. Where he lived with his fiancé. As he walked up the front porch he was shot to death by an unknown suspect.Agency
Rochester
Name
Rudolph SessionAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 11, 2010 at about 2 am officers responded to rohr st. For the report of gunshots heard. When officers arrived on scene they located 25-year old rudolph session on the sidewalk suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he ultimately died. Information was received by the investigators that the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of session may have fled the area in a car.Agency
Rochester
Name
Norman Williams SrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 19, 2008 at about 10:45 pm norman williams was in the 500 block of jefferson ave when he was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting. Several promising leads were followed up on during the investigation, but additional information is needed to make an arrest.Agency
Rochester
Name
Da'Marri ShawAge
15Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 19, 2008 at about 8:15 pm 15-year olds da'marri shaw and brent coley were shot and killed during a home invasion robbery at 334 wilkins st. There were multiple other people in the house at the time of the double murder. The likely suspects in this case are known to investigators, but without cooperation from witnesses and others with knowledge, it will remain unsolved.Agency
Rochester
Name
Tyshon WearenAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 28, 2007 at about 12:45 am there was a house party at 298 avenue d when a fight broke out between rival gangs and gunshots were fired. When the shooting stopped, tyshon wearen and another male were shot. Wearen was rushed to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.Agency
Rochester
Name
Aszia GrimesAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 12, 2020, the rochester police department responded to the vacant lot at 367 orchard st for the report of a deceased female, ultimately identified as 25-year old aszia grimes. Grimes was the victim of an assault that resulted in her death. Grimes was reported missing 3 days prior to the discovery of her body. Grimes suffered from developmental disabilities since birth. The rochester police department's major crimes unit is seeking information that may lead to an arrest.Agency
Rochester
Name
Marvin WebbAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 15, 2006, at about 5:30am. 26-year old marvin webb was shot and killed at 331 orange st. The rochester police department's major crimes unit is looking for any information that would lead to an arrest. Marvin webb was a beloved father, son, brother and family member and his family deserves closure on his murder. Please call with any information.Agency
Rochester
Name
James JohnsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 29, 2001 at about 12:15 am james a. Johnson was shot and killed inside of his house at 165 reynolds st. Investigators are confident mr. Johnson knew his killer(s). It is believed the murder may have been related to an earlier dispute mr. Johnson was having. There is no question there are people in the community who know who is involved in the murder and his family is desperately asking for those individuals to come forward.Agency
Rochester
Name
Lavon WilliamsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 28, 2018, at about 5:00 am lavon williams was found inside of his apartment at 51 sherwood ave. Suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are looking for help from the community to provide closure to the family of mr. Williams.Agency
Rochester
Name
Rhian SmithAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 26, 2008 at about 1130 am officers responded to the corner north and herald st for the mva. Officers found rhian smith alone in the vehicle suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. There are individuals who witnessed this crime and need to come forward to bring closure for the family of rhian smith.Agency
Rochester
Name
Brenda PittmanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 10, 2008 at about 1:45 am officers responded to 281 whitney st for the shotspotter activation. While on the way they received another call for a person shot. When they arrived on scene they located brenda pittman on the porch suffering from at least one gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital where she ultimately died from her injuries. The resident of the location reported they heard pounding at the door and when they answered it they found pittman on the porch shot. Before brenda passed away she was able to say she was being chased by somebody and then got shot.Agency
Rochester
Name
Jaklyn BaccoliAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On september 22, 2010 the body of jaklyn baccoli was found in a 2nd story vacant apartment at 73 walnut st by city workers. Investigators were able to determine she had been raped and sodomized before being murdered and left in the vacant apartment. Investigators are confident there are people in the community who know who is responsible for the brutal murder of jaklyn.Agency
Rochester
Name
Damien McclintonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 12/3/1987 damien mcclinton was found shot to death while working as a security guard at the genesee brewing company. Despite several promising leads, the case stalled and remains unsolved.Agency
Rochester
Name
Salim FlowersAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 8, 2019 at about 11:30 pm 44-year old salim flowers was riding his bicycle down backus st when he was gunned down. He was transported to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Investigators followed up on numerous leads and are confident this was not a random act of violence. Additional people need to come forward to have enough to bring this case to closure.Agency
Rochester
Name
Ricardo StoneAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 19, 2020, just after midnight 23-year old ricardo stone was standing in the street talking with several other people when a gunmen approached and shot him. He was driven by private vehicle to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Stone was one of three people shot in a several hour span in rochester that evening, but investigators do not believe any of the shootings were connected.Agency
Rochester
Name
George BaxterAge
62Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 5, 1975 at about 2:45 in the morning rochester police officers were called to 32 n. Washington st for the report of a home invasion robbery. 62 year old george baxter was found murdered inside his apartment. He had been beat about the head and face with an unknown object by two suspects during an apparent robbery.Agency
Rochester
Name
Natalie RippeAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 18, 1993, at about 6:30 in the morning natalie rippe was found murdered in a vacant apartment located at 1435 clifford ave. Rippe struggled with drug addiction around the time of her death and was involved in prostitution activity. Investigators have followed up on dozens of leads, but have been unable to make an arrest in this case. There are individuals in the community who have knowledge of the murder of natalie and her family is still desperately seeking answers.Agency
Rochester
Name
David Cooper-PowellAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 19, 2005 at about 12:30 am david cooper-powell was driving his vehicle on strong st. Near norton st. When he was shot multiple times. He ultimately died from his injuries on july 2, 2005. Investigators developed several leads in the investigation indicating cooper-powell was the intended target and was likely shot over an ongoing dispute. The investigation has stalled and investigators need those individuals with knowledge of the murder of cooper-powell to come forward.Agency
Rochester
Name
Erwin EllingtonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 24, 2004 at about 4:30 in the morning officers were called to the area of 24 bloomingdale st for the report of a possible assault. When they arrived on bloomingdale they found erwin ellington on the sidewalk suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to his upper body. Ellington’s family still feels the pain from his loss and is asking for anybody with information on his murder to come forward.Agency
Rochester
Name
James Davis IIAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 24, 1997 at about 1 am officers were sent to the area of 289 remington st for the report of a person shot. When they arrived they found 17-year old james a. Davis ii on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Davis had just left several friends on joseph ave. Prior to being shot.Agency
Rochester
Name
Tyshawn McconniugheyAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 1, 2021 at about 10:30 pm, 23-year old tyshawn mcconniughey and three other people were shot while in the parking lot at 424 lyell ave. Tyshawn died as a result of his injuries, the other 3 victims survived. Investigators need the publics help in identifying a man observed in the area of the murder who is depicted in the photographs below.Agency
Rochester
Name
Sean RileyAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 23, 2006 officers responded to 276 cedarwood ter. For the report of a person shot. Upon arrival they found shawn riley laying on the grass between the sidewalk and the street near his red cadillac, which had struck a parked car. He was suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting may have been related to an altercation earlier in the evening at the vip club located at 44 st. Paul st.Agency
Rochester
Name
Matthew DozierAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 12/17/1996 the body of matthew dozier was found in a vacant weedy area behind quality steel company at the corner of hudson avenue and merrimac st. His body was found by a teenage girl who was walking through the lot. It was determined that mr. Dozier had been shot to death. His murder remains unsolved and investigators need anybody that has information to call investigators.Agency
Rochester
Name
Richard HoldenAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 6, 1971, richard holden was working behind the cashiers counter at the mohawk motor inn located at 55 troup st. At around 12:20 am shots were heard coming from the lobby area. Mr. Holden was found on the ground behind the counter, fatally shot to death.Agency
Rochester
Name
Sarah CapadanoAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 11/09/2006 family went to check on sarah and daniel after they failed to show up for work. That is when the found the two shot to death inside their hamilton st. Apartment. It appears the suspects(s) went to the location looking for something specific - possibly connected to daniels involvement in selling small amounts of marijuana.Agency
Rochester
Name
Joseph DouglassAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 9, 2010 at around 11:30 in the morning kids walking thru the lot at of the vacant house at 54 jefferson ave when they discovered the body of joseph douglass. Investigators believe douglass was shot the previous evening and are asking for anybody with information to come forward.Agency
Rochester
Name
Robert Steeb JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 5, 1978 at about 6:30 pm bobby steeb jr. Was working as a part-time clerk at brambley’s gas station at 628 jefferson ave. He was shot and killed during an apparent robbery attempt. Investigators followed up on many leads, and recovered the weapon believed to have been used in a bank on the genesee river. Bobby steeb jr’s family is still searching for answers and hoping somebody with information will come forward to provide the closure they need.Agency
Rochester
Name
Jacob WimsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 8, 2021, just before 10:00 in the morning officers were called to 55 mead st for the report of a man shot. Upon arrival officers found jacob wims shot multiple times while sitting in his vehicle. Police and family are hoping people who have information on the murder of jacob will come forward.Agency
Rochester
Name
Jose RiveraAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 26, 2008 officers responded to the area of 178 ellison st. After a passerby-by noticed an unresponsive man in a snowbank. Upon arrival officers located jose rivera in a snow bank suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Jose was pronounced dead at the scene.Agency
Rochester
Name
Andrew YeagerAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On april 23, 2008 andrew yeager was found murdered inside of his home at 115 e. Ridge rd. Investigators are confident there are people who have information on andrews death and are hoping those people will come forward to provide the answers his family desperately needs.Agency
Rochester
Name
Earnest WoodAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 8/29/21 just after 2:00 am at bar closing officers responded to multiple calls for a person shot in the parking lot of brickwood bar on monroe ave. Upon arrival the officers located 31-year old earnest wood down in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.Agency
Rochester
Name
Monique SmithAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 10, 1997 at about 12 o’clock in the afternoon a family member went to 46 steko ave and found monique smith and her neighbor, debbie perry shot to death inside the smith family home. The investigation revealed debbie perry and monique smith were killed during a home invasion robbery at 46 steko ave. There are people who have information on this double murder and can help bring closure to the families; and justice to those who did itAgency
Rochester