Waterville, 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__Ware

Name

Teresa Ware

Age

38

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Pennsylvania State Police

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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__Buchanan

Name

Randy Buchanan

Age

42

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Altoona Police Department

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cold-case-record__Markovich

Name

Alicia Markovich

Age

15

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Pennsylvania State Police

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cold-case-record__Sutton

Name

John Sutton

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Walkowicz

Name

Wanda Walkowicz

Age

11

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Maenza

Name

Michele Maenza

Age

11

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Mitchell Jr

Name

Robert Mitchell Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Bailey

Name

Neville Bailey

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Knibbs

Name

Marshall Knibbs

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Washington

Name

Michael Washington

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Yawn

Name

Ya Yawn

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Pitts

Name

Andrew Pitts

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Vaccarella

Name

Stephen Vaccarella

Age

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Perry

Name

Joyce Perry

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Delgado

Name

Jonathan Delgado

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Mccullough

Name

Theo Mccullough

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Ingham

Name

Carol Ingham

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Fair

Name

Oliver Fair

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Hodges

Name

Savon Hodges

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Royal Jr

Name

Michael Royal Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

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

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