Rebersburg, PA Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Leonard

Name

Sherry Leonard

Age

43

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Pennsylvania State Police

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cold-case-record__Specht

Name

Jason Specht

Age

33

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Pennsylvania State Police

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cold-case-record__Farr

Name

Michelle Farr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Unit

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Tice

Name

Iva Tice

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 death

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

David Smith

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Mackerley

Name

Louis Mackerley

Age

7

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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 disappearance

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Ayala

Name

Heraida Ayala

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 Unit

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Medina

Name

Raymond Medina

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Andujar

Name

Jonny Andujar

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 TIPAPD

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Edwards

Name

Robert Edwards

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 block

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Humphries

Name

Richard Humphries

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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 death

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Peguero

Name

Josly Peguero

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Eldridge

Name

Amber Eldridge

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Douglas

Name

Michael Douglas

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 injurie

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Primer

Name

Colin Primer

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Evans

Name

Jeffrey Evans

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 foot

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Nerette

Name

Jean Nerette

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 unknown

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Rosario

Name

Roberto Rosario

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Marinaro

Name

Rocco Marinaro

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Leach

Name

Avery Leach

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 died

Agency

Allentown PD

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cold-case-record__Byrd

Name

Chopan Byrd

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Hackey

Name

Robert Hackey

Age

41

Cause of Death

Blunt Force

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Harris

Name

Homer Harris

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Homer harris was found in a parking area along gas house pike. Investigators believed he was killed by an acquaintance.

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lentz

Name

Paul Lentz

Age

14

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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 location

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lloyd

Name

John Lloyd

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

John lloyd, a constable, was shot and killed through the window of his sister’s home in frederick county, md, on 4/27/1945

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Lewis

Name

Roy Lewis

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Roy lewis’s remains were found in sabillasville, frederick county, md

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Moates

Name

Charles Moates

Age

73

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Charles moates, a magistrate, was shot in his workshop in frederick county, md two suspects were identified, but the case never went to trial

Agency

Maryland State Police

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cold-case-record__Wagoner

Name

Mildred Wagoner

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Zimmerman

Name

Lorraine Zimmerman

Age

15

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Crawford

Name

Joshua Crawford

Age

21

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Frederick County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Clark

Name

Troy Clark

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Agency

Rockville Police Department

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cold-case-record__Banwell

Name

Agnes Banwell

Age

81

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Monroe

Name

Charles Monroe

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Powell

Name

Charlotte Powell

Age

Cause of Death

Rape/Murdered

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Beland

Name

Francis Beland

Age

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Beland

Name

Lillian Beland

Age

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Newcomb

Name

John Newcomb

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Contreras

Name

Luis Contreras

Age

57

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Maistros

Name

Mitchell Maistros

Age

Cause of Death

Fire

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Venable

Name

Shelby Venable

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Strother

Name

George Strother

Age

54

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On the morning of september 2, 1972, the body of mr. Strother was found in a field in the northern area of frederick county, va off rt 731. It appears mr. Strother suffered severe blunt force trauma to the head area. It is believed there were two individuals responsible for beating mr. Strother. This case remains open.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Douglas

Name

Ruth Douglas

Age

70

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On 05/29/80, ruth douglas was found in her driveway located in shawneeland. Ms. Douglas had defense wounds on her hands, and had been stabbed repeatedly in the abdomen and chest area. A search of her home showed pry marks on the lock area of the north facing door. The phone receiver was laying on the floor, and the phone wires had been disconnected from the wall. This case remains open.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Stead

Name

Sheila Stead

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In march 1979, 16 year-old shelia stead was found dead along papermill road. She died as a result of asphyxiation. This case remains open.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Dudley

Name

William Dudley

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Mr. Dudley was last seen alive on, or about, october 31, 1993 in the clearbrook area. There was an altercation between he and his girlfriend on that evening. He has not been seen since this date. This case remains open.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Eye

Name

Daniel Eye

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Daniel jay eye, w/m, dob: 11/2/61 missing – suspected foul play on october 13, 1992, daniel eye was reported missing to the frederick county sheriff’s office. Eye was last seen at his home on paper mill road on october 10, 1992 at approximately 1800 hours by his neighbor. On october 14, 1992 front royal police found eye’s 1990 chevrolet pickup truck parked at the luray avenue boat landing in front royal. They advised the vehicle had been there several days and appeared abandoned. An extensive search of the area was conducted by officers and k-9’s yielding no results. The victim’s wallet and other personal items were found in the truck. Daniel eye has never been found. This case remains open.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Smith

Name

Lorenzo Smith

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Victim left middleburg training track with his employer en route to saratoga springs, new york. The victim experienced a medical emergency which required a visit to the local hospital. Afterward, the employer put the victim on a bus bound for washington, dc. The victim never arrived, and he has not been located since.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Maistros

Name

Mitchell Maistros

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On 01/13/1995 a fire was reported at a residence located behind the sweet springs store near the west virginia state line on route 9 (34300-blok of charles town pike, purcellville ,va). After the fire was extinguished, the victim was found deceased in the residence.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Beland

Name

Francis Beland

Age

75

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Loudoun county fire & rescue responded to the belands’ condominium around 0935 hours on 10/28/2002 for a reported structure fire (fort evans road, leesburg, va). After extinguishment, the belands were located deceased inside the residence. An autopsy confirmed that the belands had been murdered prior to the fire being set.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Beland

Name

Lillian Beland

Age

71

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Loudoun county fire & rescue responded to the belands’ condominium around 0935 hours on 10/28/2002 for a reported structure fire (fort evans road, leesburg, va). After extinguishment, the belands were located deceased inside the residence. An autopsy confirmed that the belands had been murdered prior to the fire being set.

Agency

Virginia State Police

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cold-case-record__Monroe

Name

Charles Monroe

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On 05/08/2005 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

Virginia State Police

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