Tyrone, NY Area Cold Cases
Name
John SuttonAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday, december 15, 1961, at about 6:30 pm, john was working as the lone service station attendant at clark's esso service station on state route 104 in the town of ontario, wayne county, ny. John's body was discovered on friday, december 15, 1961, at 7:00 pm, by the station owner. For more than four decades, police have been attempting to identify a customer who may have seen or known the perpetrator. The customer was described in 1961 as a white male, 35 - 40 years old, 5' 10" to 6' tall, weighing about 175 lbs., thin face, white shirt, no tie or coat, dark lightweight trousers, dark fedora hat, black gloves. He was operating a dark colored 1957 or 1959 automobile, possibly a plymouth, with rear fenders having a vertical up-sweep or fins, and carrying a rear registration plate having a dark green background with white numerals and writing under the numbers, but no "Tab". This could be an ohio plate. This car may have received an oil change and lube while at this station, while the perpetrator was present.Agency
NY State Troopers
Name
Wanda WalkowiczAge
11Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 2, 1973 at about 5:15 pm, 11-year-old wanda walkowicz went to the grocery store for her mother. Wanda made it to the store, purchased several items and was last seen walking home, but did not return home. On april 3, 1973, at 10:15 am, a new york state trooper, while on patrol, located walkowicz's body at a rest area off state route 104 in webster, ny. This homicide and two other unsolved homicides were dubbed the alphabet murders and double initial murders by the media, as all three cases occurred in the rochester area. Carmen colon, age 10, was found on november 16, 1971 in the town of riga, monroe county, and michele maenza, age 11, was found on november 28, 1973, in the town of macedon, wayne county. These cases have not been officially connected, however, all three cases remain open.Agency
NY State Troopers
Name
Michele MaenzaAge
11Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 2, 1973 at about 5:15 pm, 11-year-old wanda walkowicz went to the grocery store for her mother. Wanda made it to the store, purchased several items and was last seen walking home, but did not return home. On april 3, 1973, at 10:15 am, a new york state trooper, while on patrol, located walkowicz's body at a rest area off state route 104 in webster, ny. This homicide and two other unsolved homicides were dubbed the alphabet murders and double initial murders by the media, as all three cases occurred in the rochester area. Carmen colon, age 10, was found on november 16, 1971 in the town of riga, monroe county, and michele maenza, age 11, was found on november 28, 1973, in the town of macedon, wayne county. These cases have not been officially connected, however, all three cases remain open.Agency
NY State Troopers
Name
Robert Mitchell JrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of july 6, 2016 at about 6 am a person walking their dog found robert mitchell jr. Dead in the park at 455 lagrange ave. There were obvious signs that fire was lit in an attempt to burn evidence. Investigators believe that mr. Mitchell was hanging out at the monroe ave bars the evening before his death. He was last seen walking in front of o'callaghans pub. Investigators also believe that mr. Mitchell was murdered somewhere else and dropped of at the park after he was killed. Mitchell owned a photography business called pop tarantino.Agency
Rochester
Name
Neville BaileyAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 6, 2005 at 9:00 pm officers were called to 108 newbury st. For the report of a taxi cab crashed into rocks with an unresponsive driver. When officers arrived they learned the taxi driver, mr. Bailey, was shot. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Mr. Bailey was survived by his wife and 2 daughters, 6 and 7 years old. It is believed mr. Bailey may have been shot after a robbery attempt.Agency
Rochester
Name
Marshall KnibbsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 21, 2015 marshall knibbs walked out of a family members house on pardee st. Within seconds of leaving the house he was gunned down in the middle of pardee st. Near joseph ave.Agency
Rochester
Name
Michael WashingtonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 1st, 2009 after area bars closed there were people congregating outside of mark's texas hots and big deal pizza on monroe ave & woodlawn st. A fight broke out and escalated when a the suspect pulled out a handgun, shooting and killing michael washington.Agency
Rochester
Name
Ya YawnAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 29, 2010 at 2:34 a.M. Ya sin yawn was sitting in a vehicle outside of 526 thurston rd. Several suspect approached on foot and ya sin yawn was shot multiple times. He later died at the hospital.Agency
Rochester
Name
Andrew PittsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the evening of september 17, 1987 was a patron at “the barrel” bar located at 173 anderson ave. Moments after leaving the bar he was shot and killed in the street. The investigators do not believe there was any conflict inside the bar that led to his murder.Agency
Rochester
Name
Stephen VaccarellaAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On february 18, 2002 stephen vaccarella was found dead in a detached garage behind 1099 monroe ave. Mr. Vaccarrella suffered significant trauma from an assault.Agency
Rochester
Name
Joyce PerryAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At 1:28 a.M. On july 7, 1994 police responded for the report of a "Female down". When they arrived they found joyce outside of 18 hollister st. Dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the shooting happened sometime after 1:00 a.M.Agency
Rochester
Name
Jonathan DelgadoAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 2, 2015 at 8:15 pm jonathan delgado was standing outside the corner store at portland ave and dickinson st. When the suspect approached him on foot and shot him multiple times. He was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.Agency
Rochester
Name
Theo McculloughAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon on june 4, 2017 theo mccullough was in the driveway of 475 sherman st when two suspects approached him. In an apparent drug related robbery, mccullough was shot. He remained hospitalized until his death on november 6, 2017.Agency
Rochester
Name
Carol InghamAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the morning of january 2, 1976 neighborhood children discovered the partially clothed body of carol ingham behind a vacant house at 5 messina street. There was evidence of an assault and her death was ultaimtely ruled a homicide. It is possible carol was killed at another location and later moved to where she was found. She was last seen alive in the early morning hours of january 1, 1976.Agency
Rochester
Name
Oliver FairAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 5, 1993 oliver fair was shot and killed inside 88 thomas st. This location was active in drug sales and has since been torn down. Mr. Fair was known in the neighborhood as “ollie”.Agency
Rochester
Name
Savon HodgesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 7, 1996 savon hodges was shot and killed inside 115 woodward st. During a home invasion robbery. Unknown suspects forced their way into the location in an attempt to rob mr. Hodges and other occupants.Agency
Rochester
Name
Michael Royal JrAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after the murders.Agency
Rochester
Name
Lachelle PowellAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after they were killed.Agency
Rochester
Name
Michael AdamsAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On january 19, 2016 at 11:49 p.M. The rochester fire department responded to a house fire at 195 leighton avenue. Upon putting out the fire, the bodies of michael royal, jennifer leasure, lachelle powell, and michael adams were discovered in the upstairs apartment of the two family dwelling. The rochester police department responded to investigate. The investigation revealed all four victims were murdered and the fire was intentionally set after the murders.Agency
Rochester
Name
Larry MoralesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 8, 2017 at 9:24 p.M. Larry morales walked out of the corner store at the corner of glendale pk and dewey ave. The unknown suspect(s) are believed to have exited a vehicle prior to shooting and killing morales during a possible robbery attempt.Agency
Rochester
Name
Paul Vasconcellos JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Paul arrived home at around 10:45 pm and was walking into his house when a male black wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt shot him in an apparent robbery attempt. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Paul was described by his father as a devout christian. Paul sr. Has forgiven the person responsible for his sons senseless murder, but desperately seeks answers. Investigators are confident paul was not involved in any criminal activity and call this a senseless crime of opportunity.Agency
Rochester
Name
O'Shay RankinAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 15, 2016 at 9:30 p.M officers responded to a 911 call for the report of a person possibly shot in front of 196 pershing dr. When they arrived the found 22-year old o’shay rankin shot inside of his parked vehicle in the street. Investigators believe mr. Rankin may have been killed by people he was giving a ride to.Agency
Rochester
Name
Devin PerrymanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 7, 2019, at about 12:54 am the rochester police department responded to 201 clairmount st for the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they found devin perryman on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Agency
Rochester
Name
Ricky DesantisAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 28th, 2019, at approximately 11:23 pm, genesee section officers responded to 100 wellington ave for the single shot activation through shot spotter. Officers located ricky desantis on the front porch suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. He was transported to strong memorial hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.Agency
Rochester
Name
Caebeon LeeAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 02/09/19 at 4:13 pm goodman section responded for the person shot at 444 webster ave. Mr. Lee. Was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe the shooting of lee followed an altercation that started at the corner of wendell st. And webster ave.Agency
Rochester
Name
Chaunte TurnerAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 4th, 2019 at 10:44 pm genesee section officers responded to the gas station at 700 s. Plymouth ave. For the report of a male shot. Upon arrival offices located mr. Turner deceased in the parking lot. Officers believe that mr. Turner was a victim of a robbery attempt prior to being shot and killed. There were many witness in the parking lot at the time of the robbery/murder of chaunte turner.Agency
Rochester
Name
Alex Prad JrAge
68Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Officers responded to 51 cuba pl for the report of a man down and not moving. Police responded and found 68 year old mr. Prad inside the doorway of his home with several gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears the suspect confronted mr. Prad it the doorway, ultimately shooting and killing him.Agency
Rochester
Name
Roy Jones JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On april 10, 2018 at approximately 6:16 am, police responded to the rear of 826 seward street for the report of a male shot. Mr. Jones was inside of his garage during the early morning hours and appeared to have been shot and killed from somebody who was standing outside of the garage.Agency
Rochester
Name
Clarence JohnsonAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 12/15/2019 at about 8:49 pm officers responded to the area of 201 hayward ave for the report of a person shot. Officers located clarence johnson laying on the front porch with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead. Mr. Johnson was sitting in a parked car in front of 201 hayward ave. At the time of the shooting and then ran onto the porch of 201 hayward ave. It is believed that the suspect fired shots from the sidewalk near the intersection of 4th street.Agency
Rochester
Name
Christophe BrockAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At 10:23 am officers responded to 117 myrtle street for the report of a shooting and located christopher brock inside the house suffering from at least one gun shot wound. The investigation revealed that mr. Brock had been shot at 343 murray street and ran to 117 myrtle street after being shot. He was transported to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The location where mr. Brock was shot was known for its involvement in drug sales.Agency
Rochester
Name
Roosevelt PrideAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
He rochester police department, along with the rochester fire department responded to 161 bartlett street at 4:27 am for a call for a house fire. Once the fire was under control and fire crews were able to gain entry, they located mr. Pride dead in an upstairs room. The investigation has revealed that the unknown suspect(s) intentionally set the house on fire, ultimately causing the death of mr. Pride.Agency
Rochester
Name
Ameeya NelsonAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On saturday september 17, 2016 the rochester fire dept. Responded to a house fire at 99 high st. The house was fully engulfed in flames but the fire department was able to remove virginia ortiz (mother), willie nelson jr. (child) and ameeya nelson (child) from the house and took them to the hospital were they were later pronounced. The fire was started in the front seat area of a 2005 toyota avalon parked in the driveway. The fire spread and caught the entire house on fire. Several people were able to get out house but virginia was last seen going upstairs to retrieve the children.Agency
Rochester
Name
Willie Nelson JrAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On saturday september 17, 2016 the rochester fire dept. Responded to a house fire at 99 high st. The house was fully engulfed in flames but the fire department was able to remove virginia ortiz (mother), willie nelson jr. (child) and ameeya nelson (child) from the house and took them to the hospital were they were later pronounced. The fire was started in the front seat area of a 2005 toyota avalon parked in the driveway. The fire spread and caught the entire house on fire. Several people were able to get out house but virginia was last seen going upstairs to retrieve the children.Agency
Rochester
Name
Virginia OrtizAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On saturday september 17, 2016 the rochester fire dept. Responded to a house fire at 99 high st. The house was fully engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to get virginia ortiz (mother), willie nelson jr. (child) and ameeya nelson (child) out of the house. They were rushed to the hospital, but all tragically died from smoke inhalation. The fire was intentionally lit in the front seat area of a 2005 toyota avalon parked in the driveway. The fire quickly spread and ultimately engulfed the entire house on fire. Several people were able to escape, but virginia perished as she rushed upstairs in an attempt to save the children.Agency
Rochester
Name
Sean OsunaAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On october 9th, 2016, sean osuna and several others were involved in a fight outside of the corner store. During the fight osuna was stabbed multiple times. Mr. Osuna was transported to the hospital but died as a result of his injuries sustained from the stabbing.Agency
Rochester
Name
Darius Burke- WellsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 16th, 2016, at about 6:30 a.M. Darius burke-wells was walking down sherman st to lyell ave to catch a bus to work. Mr. Burke-wells was confronted by the suspect(s) in front of 162 sherman st and shot at close range. Investigators believe the shooter may have been driven to the area.Agency
Rochester
Name
Abraham OwtenAge
Cause of Death
InjuryInfo
On august 11th, 2016 around 11:00 pm, abraham owten was shot at the corner of denver street and garson ave. He was able to run a few feet before he collapsed in front of 293 melville st. He was transported to the hospital, where he was on life support until he succumbed to his injuries. There may be witnesses to this murder who have information that can lead to an arrest.Agency
Rochester
Name
Demetrius DukesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Officers found demetrius dukes shot inside of a car in the backyard of 349 weaver street. Mr. Dukes was rushed to the hospital, but ultimately died from his wounds. Officers believe that demetrius may have not have been the intended target and was mistakenly identified as somebody else.Agency
Rochester
Name
Efrain OrtaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 17th, 2016, at 9:00 a.M. Efrain orta was preparing to walk his kids across the street to school when he was gunned down in front of his house. Investigators believe the suspect was waiting for orta to come out of his house, then shot him and left on a bicycle after the murder.Agency
Rochester
Name
Michael BrunoAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 3/31/16 at about 11:30 am 32-year old michael bruno was confronted by several males in front of his house. During the fight bruno was shot. He was home with his children at the time who called 911 to report the shooting. Investigators believe the suspects fled on foot and entered a vehicle that was around the corner.Agency
Rochester
Name
Cesar Lopez-QuionesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 31, 2016 at about 3:15 am cesar lopez-quinones was murdered in the rear parking lot of the apartment building at 1254 n. Clinton ave. Mr. Lopez-quinones was sitting in his vehicle when unknown suspect approached and shot him multiple times.Agency
Rochester
Name
Carlos Rivera-CabezudoAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Carlos rivera-cabezudo was visiting his half-brother here in rochester on january 27th, 2016. Just before 4:00 pm, carlos was shot and killed in the parking lot of 1063 st. Paul street. Officers believe that the suspects parked nearby and approached carlos on foot, shooting and killing him before they left the area.Agency
Rochester
Name
Bruce MayvilleAge
67Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 7, 2015 at about 7:30 pm 67-year old bruce mayville was walking to the bus stop near school 50 on seneca ave when he was assaulted by a group of kids between the ages of 10-15 years old. Investigators believe this was a random, unprovoked attack in which at least one of the young men began punching mr. Mayville in the face and head. Mr. Mayville was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken neck. On july 1st, 2017, mr. Mayville died as a result of the injuries and his death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Rochester
Name
Dejan HarrisAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, 10/07/2015, at about 10:30 p.M. Dejan harris was shot and killed in the street near the intersection of genesee and frost ave. There are individuals who have the information needed to bring justice to the harris family for dejans murderAgency
Rochester
Name
Kevin HolleyAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 6/7/2015 shortly after midnight kevin holley was hanging out in the area of 561 jefferson ave. When gunshots rang out. Holley and another man he was with were both shot. Both were transported to the hospital and holley ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Investigators are confident people in the community where were on jefferson ave that night know who killed kevin, however a lack of cooperation is preventing an arrest in this case.Agency
Rochester
Name
Eric CasterAge
53Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 27th, 2014 at about 2:30 in the afternoon 53-year old eric caster was walking down herald st to a nearby library when he was shot in the stomach. Mr. Caster flagged down an officer complaining that he could not breathe. He collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where he was taken into surgery. Mr. Caster never regained consciousness and died as a result of his wounds on december 29, 2014. Investigators believe mr. Caster came across two individuals who may have tried to rob him, and ultimately took shot and killed him.Agency
Rochester
Name
Carl WardAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At about 9:30 a.M. On a rainy morning, october 18th, 2014 carl ward was shot and killed while on his front porch at 699 s. Plymouth ave. Investigators believe the shooter approached on foot and ran through a nearby cut leading to bartlett st.Agency
Rochester
Name
Christophe EdmondsAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On friday january 24,2014 around 7:00 pm, an ambulance crew was waved down in the area of 337 genesee st. They found 28-year old christopher edmonds on the ground dead from a gunshot wound. No witnesses were located, nor have any come forward. Information was developed indicating the shooting of mr. Edmonds was a targeted killing in retaliation for a theft of drugs.Agency
Rochester
Name
Cassandra JacksonAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On october 19th, 2013, officers responded to 119 clifton st. For the report of a suspicious condition. Upon arriving and searching the residence they found cassandra jackson inside obviously deceased. She suffered from massive blunt force trauma. It is believed the person or persons responsible knew her.Agency
Rochester
Name
Denzel CurryAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 24th 2013, around midnight, officers responded to chili & hobart st for a shooting. Upon arrival they found denzel curry inside with multiple gunshots wounds. Denzel was rushed to the hospital but died from his wounds on august 26th, 2013. There were two other people in the car with denzel who were also shot. They survived their injuries.Agency
Rochester