Mountainhome, PA Area Cold Cases
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
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
Sharon ThorAge
15Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On October 26, 1982, at approximately 5:30 p.M., 15-Year old Sharon Thor was preparing to leave her Franklin Township home for her weekly ballet dance lesson which was three miles away in Bound Brook, when the home telephone rang. Sharon appeared to be pleased to hear from the caller. As soon as she hung up the phone, she told her mother that she would be right back as she rushed outside to the street. She climbed into the passenger side of a vehicle that had pulled up in front of her house, according to a child who had been playing in the front yard. Three days later, at team of searchers found Sharon’s body discarded in a wooded area about a quarter-mile from her home.Agency
Somerset County Prosecutors
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
Michelle FarrAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Michelle Farr’s body was located in Lake Nockamixon on March 6th, 1980 after being abducted from Allentown, PA. Michelle Farr was last seen near the Highway Superette located at 1032 South 5 th Street Allentown, PA on March 5th, 1980. Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to contact the Allentown Police Department Cold Case UnitAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Iva TiceAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Iva Tice was found murdered inside her residence at 627 N. Main Street, in November, 1981. Mrs. Tice was last seen at a local hospital two days prior to her deathAgency
Allentown PD
Name
David SmithAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
David Smith’s body was found in the Rittersville Cemetery (677 Tacoma Street, Allentown PA) in December 1981. Mr. Smith was last seen at a bar on Rte. 378 In Bethlehem the night before his body was discovered.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Louis MackerleyAge
7Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Louis Mackerley was last seen in the area of 4th and Gordon Streets around 4pm on June 7th, 1984. Louis was last seen wearing blue jeans, a maroon and green striped shirt, brown shoes and a belt with a small train belt buckle. Louis was 7 years old at the time of his disappearanceAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Heraida AyalaAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Heraida “Iris” Ayala, was discovered deceased in her apartment on January 15th, 1985; after her friends and boyfriend were unable to reach her. Anyone with information on her death is asked to contact the Allentown Police Department Cold Case UnitAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Raymond MedinaAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Raymond Medina was murdered at N. Mohr and Liberty Streets in September 2001. Mr. Medina was last seen walking on 4th Street prior to his death.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Jonny AndujarAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jonny Andujar was killed in early May of 2006. His body was discovered in the 1000 block of South Carlisle Street Allentown. Prior to his death, the victim was seen leaving his residence on foot. If you have any information related to this case, please call our Cold Case Unit. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can send a text message on tip411, simply by texting the information to 847411 and use keyword TIPAPDAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Robert EdwardsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Robert Edwards was found deceased inside a vehicle in the 800 block of N. 5Th Street in December, 2006. Prior to his murder, Mr. Edwards was last seen at a residence in the same blockAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Richard HumphriesAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Richard Humphries was found murdered in the 800 block of Linden Street in September 2006. Mr. Humphries was last seen walking in the area of N. 9Th and Linden Streets prior to his deathAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Josly PegueroAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On 07-Oct-2006, at approximately 0230hrs, uniform officers of the Allentown Police Department responded to a dispatched radio call in the 00 block of South 10th Street for a man down. Upon arrival, they located the deceased victim inside a residence. The victim had planned to leave on a flight to the Dominican Republic, scheduled for later in the morning of his murder. If you have any information, we urge you to contact the Cold Case Unit.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Amber EldridgeAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On 15-April-2007, Amber Eldridge was found in Canal Park suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Her death was ruled a Homicide by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Amber Eldridge was last seen the prior day at various locations throughout Allentown, and was last known to be living at 734 West Turner Street, Allentown, PA.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Michael DouglasAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Michael Douglas was leaving the Banana Joe Club when an unknown suspect(s) began shooting at him. The victim was struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injurieAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Colin PrimerAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Colin Primer was killed in early June 2007. His body was discovered near the intersection of 4th and Washington Streets. Investigation revealed that Colin had visited a bar in the 1400 block of W. Hamilton Street in the hours before he was killed.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Jeffrey EvansAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Jeffrey Evans was killed in early May of 2008. His body was discovered in the 400 block of Green Street. Prior to his death Jeffrey Evans was seen walking in that area on footAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Jean NeretteAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In April 2008, Allentown Police Officers responded to a call for shots fired, in the 1100 block of Union Street. When officers arrived, they discovered the victim, Jean Nerette, near several parked vehicles. Nerette was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The motive for this crime is unknownAgency
Allentown PD
Name
Roberto RosarioAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In October 2008, Allentown Police responded to the 600 block of Cedar Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers found Roberto Rosario, who was unresponsive and eventually succumb to multiple injuries. Rosario was pronounced dead on the scene.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Rocco MarinaroAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Rocco Marinaro was murdered in the 1900 block of Allen Street, in March 2012. Mr. Marinaro was last seen walking back to his residence from a nearby restaurant, just prior to his death. Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to contact the Cold Case Unit.Agency
Allentown PD
Name
Avery LeachAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early morning hours of, Thursday, June 13th , the Allentown Police were called to assist Allentown Paramedics with an unresponsive victim inside a residence in the area of 4th and Hamilton Streets. Upon arrival of medical personnel, it was determined the victim had already diedAgency
Allentown PD