Bendersville, PA Area Cold Cases
Name
James Cornell 3RdAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Tyrone Archer JrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Agency
Prince Georges County Crime Stoppers
Name
Chopan ByrdAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 23, 1975, a truck driver discovered a body in a field on the east side of maryland route 75, about 200 feet north of maryland route 144, 1/2 mile east of new market. The victim, identified as chopan byrd from baltimore, md, had been shot to death. Two individuals were arrested at the time, but the cases were never tried due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Maurice GraceAge
26Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Maurice grace was stabbed by another inmate at the maryland house of correction. Suspects were developed, but insufficient evidence was available for trial.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert HackeyAge
41Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
Robert hackey was struck by a vehicle while walking. The driver fled the scene, and the case is being investigated as manslaughter by motor vehicle.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Ray HamletAge
23Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Ray hamlet was stabbed by another inmate after an earlier argument. He was housed in the annex building at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Homer HarrisAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Homer harris was found in a parking area along gas house pike. Investigators believed he was killed by an acquaintance.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Robert KeyserAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 7/15/1986, robert keyser was found dead in an armored car at columbia mall’s parking lot he was shot, and money was stolen from the vehicle robbery is believed to be the motiveAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Paul LentzAge
14Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Paul lentz’s body was found in a drainage ditch on 6/18/1975 in frederick county, md he had died from a stab wound it is unclear how he left home or how his body reached the locationAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
John LloydAge
48Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
John lloyd, a constable, was shot and killed through the window of his sister’s home in frederick county, md, on 4/27/1945Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Johnny MeadowsAge
34Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Johnny meadows was killed on 9/6/1970 when a cinder block was dropped onto his car from an overpass on I-95Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Roy LewisAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Roy lewis’s remains were found in sabillasville, frederick county, mdAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Charles MoatesAge
73Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Charles moates, a magistrate, was shot in his workshop in frederick county, md two suspects were identified, but the case never went to trialAgency
Maryland State Police
Name
Willie OwensAge
Cause of Death
Blunt ForceInfo
On july 14, 1997, willie owens, an inmate, was housed in cell 111, f building east pod, of the maryland correctional institute in jessup, anne arundel county, md. Owens was found unresponsive on the floor of his cell and died due to blunt force trauma. No arrest was made due to lack of evidence.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Mildred WagonerAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 12/29/1993, her husband reported her death to her father, who then contacted the police. She was found in her bed in the 2400 block of dargan school road with an apparent gunshot wound. Other family members were present in the home.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Henry SzedonAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Henry szedon was employed as a desk clerk at the holiday inn in jessup. He was found shot behind the desk at 5:20 a.M. On october 13, 1974. The motive appeared to be robbery.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Mack YoungAge
27Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 1, 1995 about 5:00 p.M., inmate mack young walked past a cell and appeared to be having problems breathing. Another inmate summoned aid. Young was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of a puncture wound to his lung. The wound appeared to have been made by a shank. Young failed to identify his attacker(s) while conscious and able to do so. Mack young was a maryland division of correction inmate housed in dorm h at the maryland house of correction.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Lorraine ZimmermanAge
15Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Lori zimmerman rode the school bus home from high school on april 6, 1984. She stopped at a friend's home for about ten minutes. Lori did not return home that evening. Friends of lori's were contacted, but denied seeing lori. Lori's mother filed a missing person report with hagerstown police department. On april 14, 1984, two people walking in a wooded area discovered her partially clothed body.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Rabiah AhmadAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ahja AhmadAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Rabiah ahmad, 30, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was shot inside a residence on dovecote drive in columbia. She died at the hospital. Doctors delivered her baby, ahja, who remained in critical condition and later died. Police do not believe ahmad was targeted.Agency
Howard County
Name
Meiko LocksleyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Meiko locksley, 25, was found with a gunshot wound on harpers farm road and later pronounced dead. Police believe the case may not have been random and are investigating possible motives, including robbery or a drugrelated dispute.Agency
Howard County
Name
Aaron BriceAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Aaron thomas brice, 19, was shot during a halloween party at manorstone lane in columbia. Over 100 people were present. Another man, nathaniel quick, was also shot and critically injured.Agency
Howard County
Name
Tamba NyorkorAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tamba karmor nyorkor, 26, was found dead in an apartment on clocktower lane with his two toddlerage children present but unharmed. Police continue to seek information.Agency
Howard County
Name
Moeen RajaAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Raja, 21, was found deceased in his honda accord after shots were fired on west springs drive. His car struck two parked cars. Raja was familiar with the area. Police are not speculating on motive.Agency
Howard County
Name
Markus FelderAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Markus wilson felder, 22, was abducted off the street in west baltimore and found shot in a driveway on route 1 in elkridge. Police believe it was retaliation for a drugrelated dispute.Agency
Howard County
Name
Derrick PetersonAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Derrick peterson, 23, was shot while parking his car outside his home on barrel house road. Witnesses reported seeing two suspects fleeing the scene. Police believe the homicide was drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Chad JohnsonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Chad johnson, 29, was shot and killed on a footpath near green dory lane in columbia.Agency
Howard County
Name
Walter CookAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Walter scott cook, 20, and demony michael hughes, 24, were shot on a sidewalk in waverly winds townhouse complex. Cook died at the scene, and hughes survived the attack.Agency
Howard County
Name
Jonathan BarneyAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Davon MayfieldAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Jonathan barney, 19, and davon mayfield, 18, were killed on a footpath near stevens forest road. Investigators believe it was targeted and drugrelated.Agency
Howard County
Name
Belinda HuberAge
27Cause of Death
UndeterminedInfo
Belinda huber, 27, was reported missing and later found dead in an apartment building on washington boulevard. The cause of death is undetermined.Agency
Howard County
Name
Teneisha WhitfieldAge
14Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Teneisha whitfield, 14, was found in a stolen honda accord, which was set on fire. She had no known connection to laurel.Agency
Howard County
Name
Lincoln HostenAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Lincoln hosten, 23, was found dead on stayton drive with multiple gunshot wounds.Agency
Howard County
Name
Carl BetheaAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Carl bethea, 32, was found dead on the route 94 ramp to I-70. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. Bethea was last seen the day before by a neighbor as he walked toward a known associate’s house.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ruth ThorpAge
21Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Ruth naomi thorp, 21, of glen burnie was found strangled at a hotel on u.S. 1 in elkridge. She checked in with a man that investigators believe was a known acquaintance. Thorp was survived by her husband and young daughter. Investigators released a suspect sketch.Agency
Howard County
Name
Laney McGadneyAge
28Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Laney lee mcgadney, 28, was last seen walking from her home intending to shop at owen brown village center. Her body was found in a vacant lot. Witnesses saw her enter a vehicle before her death.Agency
Howard County
Name
Joseph SelbyAge
56Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Joseph selby, 56, and wife betty selby, 51, died from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire at their home. Joseph was the manager of the enchanted forest amusement park. The fire was believed to be intentional.Agency
Howard County
Name
Betty SelbyAge
51Cause of Death
ArsonInfo
Betty selby, 51, and her husband joseph selby, 56, died in their home from smoke inhalation due to an arson fire while they slept.Agency
Howard County
Name
Michael CurryAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Michael curry, 25, was found in a creek bed on route 94. He died from a gunshot wound. He was last seen by his family two days prior.Agency
Howard County
Name
James BramhallAge
49Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
James bramhall, 49, was fatally shot outside his residence in laurel. His wallet was stolen. Bramhall was a retired washington, d.C., police officer.Agency
Howard County
Name
Frank SantmyerAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Frank santmyer, 25, was last seen on dec. 2, 1977. His car was abandoned, and he was reported missing on dec. 7. His body was never discovered.Agency
Howard County
Name
Ira LawsonAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ira lawson, 35, was shot and killed at his residence in columbia. Witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene after the shooting. Investigators believed the incident may have been drug-related.Agency
Howard County
Name
Roseann SturtzAge
Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Roseann michelle sturtz was last seen in baltimore and later found deceased in a wooded area in columbia. She went unidentified for months until a sketch led to her identification. Her death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Howard County
Name
Lois WilliamsAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 2, 1974 at 9:05 a.M., lois virginia williams a 29 year old female signed in at her place of employment in silver spring maryland but records indicated she never signed out. On february 3, 1974 mrs. Williams was reported missing. On february 18, 1974 at 08:44 a.M., the body of ms. Williams was found in a wooded area near white avenue, linthicum, maryland. Ms. Williams’ cause of death was trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Joseph SchroederAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 25, 1974 joseph schroeder, a 34 year old black male, was discovered deceased on the side of brock bridge road, jessup, maryland. Mr. Schroeder’s cause of death was trauma to the head and torso with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Vernon GoughAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 15, 1986 at 1:52 p.M. The body of 45 year old vernon gough was found lying in a wooded area on race road in the jessup area of anne arundel county. Investigation revealed he left his residence in the 5300 block of ready avenue, baltimore maryland at 10:00 p.M. To meet an unknown person. Mr. Gough’s cause of death was trauma to the body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Neil FitzeAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 27, 1995 at approximately 01:07 a.M., anne arundel county 911 police communications received an anonymous call reporting a male had been injured and was in a vehicle parked at north arundel hospital (now referred to as the baltimore washington medical center). Officers responded to the hospital located at 310 hospital drive, glen burnie, maryland and discovered the injured male in a white vehicle. The male was identified as forty three year old neil charles fitze from the 3900 block of baltimore annapolis road, baltimore, maryland. Mr. Fitze was transported to the university of maryland shock trauma hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Fitze suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Ruth MetcalfAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 15, 1996 at approximately 9:00 a.M., a person walking their dog discovered a body down an embankment located behind the cromwell field shopping center located in the 7300 block of baltimore annapolis road, glen burnie, maryland. The body was identified as thirty three year old ruth sharlene metcalf from the 1500 block of spruce street, baltimore, maryland. She was fully clothed, wearing white spandex pants with multicolored flowers and a long red sweat shirt. Investigative efforts have been unable to determine if she was murdered at that spot, or if the crime occurred elsewhere and her body was disposed of there. Ms. Metcalf suffered trauma to the upper body and her death was ruled a homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Becky CrispAge
50Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.M., the body of fifty year old becky elizabeth crisp aka “kelly” was found in a holiday inn hotel room located in the 3000 block of laurel fort meade road, laurel, maryland 20724. Ms. Crisp was discovered unresponsive by the cleaning crew where she was treated by medical professionals but never regained consciousness. Ms. Crisp suffered trauma to the upper body with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County
Name
Rodreco MurrayAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 29, 2006 at approximately 2:26 p.M., officers responded to the rear alley of the 5100 block of raynor avenue, linthicum, maryland for two deceased males. One victim was identified as twenty-eight year old rodreco deonta murray and was located on the ground next to a vehicle. The second victim was identified as twenty-seven year old lawrence jerome forrester who was found deceased inside a vehicle. Investigation revealed mr. Murray and mr. Forrester were friends and known to be in each others company. Mr. Forrester was last known to speak to a witness at approximately 2:00 p.M. From his cellphone. Both mr. Murray and mr. Forrester suffered trauma to their bodies with the manner being homicide.Agency
Anne Arundel County