Newry, PA Area Cold Cases
Name
Constance HinerAge
48Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Lisa RinkerAge
18Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Police Department
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Johannes DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999 in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Cynthia GastelleAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 3, 1980, cynthia was last seen at her residence in takoma park, md. She was expected to go to two job interviews; however, never returned home. Her skeletal remains were later found on february 11, 1982 near 1100 mountain rd. In haymarket. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Jose GuzmanAge
47Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On february 7, 2005, jose’s body was found in a wooded area near 16018 thoroughfare rd. In gainesville. He was last seen at a bar with three suspects in sterling, va. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma. The investigation led to warrants being obtained for three men who reportedly fled the country. Warrants remain active.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Oscar MaradiagaAge
39Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On may 29, 2005, oscar’s body was found in a creek near a homeless camp located in a wooded area along rosemary dr. Near sage st. In manassas. He reportedly had an argument with another individual prior to walking from the camp to the area of the creek. An autopsy revealed he died from drowning and blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Rosa GarciaAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 25, 2005, rosa, aka nerida, was found hanging inside her residence at 7975 deward ct in manassas. There was a suicide note and the scene appeared as if she took her own life. An autopsy later revealed the death was a homicide.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Johanne DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999, in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Paul DigonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 3, 1973, paul was visiting family in hollsopple, pa and left to travel back home to oxon hill, md. He was in the coast guard station in alexandria va. On december 4, 1973, his body was later found in a pond off groveton rd. In manassas near I-66. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound to the head. Paul left pa driving a 1967 chevy ii nova, front fender black. Paul’s vehicle was discovered abandoned on january 14, 1974, behind an apartment building located at 2901 18th st, n.W washington dc.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Judith RueAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On august 18, 1982, judith was last seen at the prince william hospital’s health office at approximately 11:00 a.M. Her body was found later that day around 3:00 p.M. On a dirt road near 6700 davis ford rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed she died from strangulation.Agency
Virginia State Police
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
David BellAge
49Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
David bell was found stabbed to death in his residence in the 300 block of chesapeake avenue in crisfield, somerset county, md. Bell owned several properties in the area, and robbery may have been the motive.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
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
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
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
Kenneth PlewAge
75Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Kenneth plew disappeared on the evening of december 31, 1981. His body was found in the trunk of his car with gunshot wounds. Robbery is believed to be the motive.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Marcos MoralesAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Marcos morales, a seasonal worker, was shot and killed after an argument at a bar. Three suspects fled the scene in a black cadillac.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Pennock PolkAge
83Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pennock polk was found beaten and shot in his home on january 10, 1987. Robbery appears to be the motive.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
Oscar EnnisAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Details remain few in this death investigation. Much of the information was developed during a follow-up investigation in 1973. At that time, a tip was received alleging ennis was killed by someone close to him who used an ice pick to cause his death.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
Victor GrantAge
Cause of Death
InjuryInfo
Victor grant was a young child who was found unresponsive by his mother. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of his death was ruled blunt force trauma. A suspect was identified who was a friend of the child's mother, but sufficient evidence to charge was not obtained.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Percy ThorntonAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel were called to the thornton residence on drawbridge road at 4:57 a.M. For a residential fire. When the fire was extinguished, two bodies were found in the debris. An autopsy determined both were dead prior to the fire and both had been shot.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Joann WrightAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fire personnel responded to the thornton residence for a fire. Two bodies, identified as joann wright and percy thornton, were found. Autopsy revealed both were shot before the fire. Several individuals were suspected, but insufficient evidence was available.Agency
Maryland State Police
Name
Joshua CrawfordAge
21Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Agency
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Name
Sherry CulpAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kelsey LaughlinAge
2Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kelly DoveAge
20Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Kelly bergh dove, 20, vanished while working at the imperial gas station on june 18, 1982. Kellys disappearance was classified as an abduction and she was declared legally dead in 1989. Kelly called 911 twice the night she disappeared to report an obscene phone call and suspicious person. Police arrived within minutes of her second 911 call but she had already been taken. If you have any information about kellys case, please should contact the harrisonburg police at 540-434-4436. To remain anonymous you can call crime solvers at 540-574-5050.Agency
Harrisonburg Police Department
Name
Agnes BanwellAge
81Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On july 2, 1994, agnes banwell was reported missing from her home in purcellville, va. The initial report was made to the purcellville police department. A massive land and air search was conducted with the assistance of the virginia state police. The search and the subsequent investigation failed to produce any trace of the victim.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Charles MonroeAge
35Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On may 8, 2005, a fire was reported at a barn in the 20200 block of edgewood farm lane, purcellville, va. The victim lived in the barn on his family's property. A few hours before the fire, the victim was last seen sleeping in a chair inside the barn's living quarters. After the fire was extinguished, there was no trace of the victim. There have been no sightings of, nor contact with, the victim.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Charlotte PowellAge
Cause of Death
Rape/MurderedInfo
On december 8, 1987, leesburg police officers were notified of human remains found off gant lane near sycolin road, leesburg, va. Deputies responded to gant lane and took custody of skeletal remains and assorted clothing. The victim remained unidentified until the sheriff’s office was contacted by the mechanicsburg, pa police department. Dental records ultimately identified the decedent as charlotte powell. Powell's killer has never been identified.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Francis BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Lillian BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
John NewcombAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 28, 1962, john churchill newcomb and his housekeeper were attacked inside his farm house located in the 36800 block of present day paxson road, purcellville, va. John died from stab wounds suffered in the attack, but the housekeeper survived. Two subjects were later arrested based on the jailhouse confession of a suspect. However, neither subject was ever convicted.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Luis ContrerasAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 15, 1987, luis contreras, age 57, was observed walking from the migrant workers barracks located in the 35200-block of harry byrd highway, round hill, va. According to the reporting person, no one had seen the victim after 7:00 am on november 16, 1987. A check of his room showed all of his possessions intact.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Mitchell MaistrosAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On january 13, 1995, a fire was reported at a residence located behind the sweet springs store near the west virginia state line on route 9 (34300 block of charles town pike, purcellville ,va). After the fire was extinguished, the victim was found deceased in the residence.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Shelby VenableAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 1, 1956, mary elizabth fellers and shelby jean venable (age 16) were last seen alive at a bus stop in laurel, maryland. Mary's brother reported seeing the girls enter a vehicle at approximately 8:15 a.M. On 06/14/1956, the body of shelby venable was discovered in the north fork of cacoctin creek near the intersection of route 9 (charles town pike) and route 287 (berlin turnpike).Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Paul DigonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 3, 1973, paul was visiting family in hollsopple, pa when he left to travel back home to oxon hill, md. He was in the coast guard. On december 4, 1973, his body was later found in a pond off groveton rd. In manassas near I-66. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Judith RueAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On august 18, 1982, judith was last seen at the prince william hospital’s health office at approximately 11:00 a.M. Her body was found later that day around 3:00 p.M. On a dirt road near 6700 davis ford rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed she died from strangulation.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Rosa GarciaAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 25, 2005, rosa, aka nerida, was found hanging inside her residence at 7975 deward ct in manassas. There was a suicide note and the scene appeared as if she took her own life. An autopsy later revealed the death was a homicide.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff