Charlestown, RI Area Cold Cases

Name

Erika Cirioni

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Erika cirioni, a 26-year-old norwich woman, was last seen alive on new year’s eve 2006. Erika was reported missing by her mother on that day. Her remains were discovered off a road in an isolated area of montville on march 25, 2012. Based on the circumstances of the case, her death is considered a homicide.

Agency

CT State Division of Criminal Justice

Name

Kathy Perry

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 15, 1986, the victim was abducted while on her way home from work. She was later located deceased in a secluded area behind arlington trailer sales on quaker lane in warwick. Her abandoned vehicle was located a mile and a half away from where her body was found.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Lauren Morris

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On july 19, 1988, the cranston police discovered an abandoned motor vehicle in the breakdown lane on route 10 south near spectacle pond. Officers checked the wooded area around the pond after finding blood in the vehicle. The victim's body was found floating approximately 8' off shore.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Cynthia Kane

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 9, 2002, the victim had been shot once in the head point blank while she slept on the couch in her apartment located at 306 washington street, west warwick. During the initial investigation, family and friends suspected drugs as a motivating factor and believed she knew the suspect.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Roberto Mendoza-Tinajero

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The victim was last seen leaving his apartment on august 24, 1996 with an unknown hispanic male. The victim's body was located the next day at his place of business, press express cleaners in warwick, ri. His vehicle was later located at franklin's restaurant in providence after it had been taken from the murder scene.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Louise McMillen

Age

16

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 17, 1969, the 16 year old victim was reported missing by her parents to the narragansett police. Her vehicle was found abandoned later that day on oak dell street in south kingstown. On july 8, 1969, her decomposed body was found on the side of a path in the woods almost 200 feet off broad rock road in south her car was found.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Gino DiLorenzo

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 26, 1979, the victim was shot and killed immediately upon arriving home on harrison street in johnston, ri.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Diane Drake

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 22, 1980 the body of diane drake was discovered along the waterline of easton beach on memorial blvd in newport, ri. She was last seen walking to work on the afternoon of march 21, 1980.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Christine Miller

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On january 17, 1991, the body of 18 year old christine miller was found in a wooded area located at 2207 hartford ave, johnston, ri.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Adam Emery

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In november 1993, emery was convicted of 2nd degree homicide, but was released on bail before sentencing. That day, his vehicle was found abandoned on the newport bridge and he has not been seen since. He is wanted by the fbi for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He is also a missing person.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Kimberly Morse

Age

Cause of Death

Stabbing/Fire

Info

On january 19, 2000, the victim was viciously attacked in her home at the brick manor condos in north providence, ri. She had been stabbed multiple times and then set on fire. She had just arrived home from her job at the foxy lady.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Cynthia McKenna

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 21, 2007, the victim was found deceased inside her apartment on waterman ave in north providence, ri. She was last seen on february 18, 2007 getting out of a silver pickup truck outside of her apartment complex.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Lyla Poitras

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 29, 1977, the victim was reported missing from her home on cynthia avenue in tiverton. On july 13, 1977, her body was found in a wooded area near the intersection of stafford road and canning blvd in tiverton.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Evelyn Sanchez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 13, 1994, the victim was found murdered in a junk yard on a street in johnston, ri.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Bryan Nisenfeld

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 6, 1997, the 18 year old victim left class at roger williams university in bristol and seemingly disappeared. Six months later, a human foot was located on hogs beach and dna confirmed it belonged to nisenfeld. Foul play was suspected.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Dawn Shippee

Age

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Trauma Injury

Info

On december 29, 2002, the victim's body was located by a fisherman in the wood river in exeter, ri. The victim sustained blunt force trauma injuries to her head and her body was later discarded in the river. She was last seen on december 27, 2002 at the middle of nowhere diner.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Kerrie Pelletier

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

In june of 2006, the victim had been reported as a missing person. In december 2009, her skeletal remains were located on the side of route 95 in east greenwich, ri and the cause of death was determined to be homicide.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Carol Lothamer

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 24, 1975, the badly beaten and decomposing body of the victim was located in the recreation area called carr point inside the newport naval station. She was last seen in the bars in newport, ri on august 21, 1975.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Amon Jamiel

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On march 19, 1978, the victim was found murdered in his residence located on miller street in warren, ri. He sustained 11.32 Caliber gunshot wounds. On march 13, 1978 an arson occurred at his business, general supply company and it was revealed that a 32 caliber revolver was stolen/missing from the business.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Rhonda Travers

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 20, 1987, the victim's body was located on kilvert street in warwick, ri. She was last seen in providence, where she was known to be a drug user and involved in prostitution. Ms. Travers' homicide is suspected to be one of several in a series of unsolved homicides during this time period.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Thomas Mortin

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On february 9, 1991, the victim was killed at 46 west shore rd, boone lake, in exeter, ri. An investigation revealed that he died as a result of two gunshot wounds to the head. It is believed that he was shot in his driveway outside his residence and dragged inside. The residence was subsequently set on fire.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Chansay Sayavong

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On february 4, 1994, the victim was bludgeoned to death in the area of the sea wall at the end of ocean drive in cranston, ri. His body was then thrown into the bay. He was last seen leaving his home at 8:00 pm the night before. He was operating a red dodge colt, which was found the following morning on rt. 6 In johnston, ri, abandoned and set on fire.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Andrew Coit

Age

18

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

On march 24, 2007 around 4:00 am, the 18 year old victim was standing by a roadside vigil of a friend who had been killed hours earlier in a separate single car accident. While at the vigil on main street in west warwick, the victim was struck and killed by a hit and run driver, who fled the scene.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Gandy Kaydea

Age

Cause of Death

Strangulation/Fire

Info

On march 20, 2013, cranston police and fire responded to 417 dyer ave for a reported brush fire. After extinguishing the fire, the victim's burned body was discovered. It was later learned that the victim was strangled prior to being set on fire.

Agency

Rhode Island Cold Case

Name

Vernon Lomba Jr

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Cranston Police Department

Name

Gandy Kaydea

Age

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Gandy "Shad" Kaydea: On March 20, 2013, Cranston Police and Fire responded to 417 Dyer Ave for a reported brush fire. After extinguishing the fire, the victim’s burned body was discovered. It was later learned that the victim was strangled prior to being set on fire. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cranston Police Department at (401) 942-2211.

Agency

Cranston Police Department

Name

Kerrie Pelletier

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

In June of 2006, the victim had been reported as a missing person. In December 2009, her skeletal remains were located on the side of Route 95 in East Greenwich, RI and the cause of death was determined to be homicide. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the East Greenwich Police Department at (401) 866-8640.

Agency

East Greenwich Police Department

Name

Wojceich Fudali

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Wojciech was last seen on December 6, 2008. He was visiting a home on East Shore Rd in Narragansett, RI. He left the residence in cold weather and was believed to be unclothed. He is of Polish origin and speaks fluent English and Polish. He has a small space between his front teeth and a tattoo of a black eagle on his left abdomen. He suffers from ADHA and Anxiety. He may appear disoriented and have memory loss. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Narragansett Police Department at (401) 789-1091.

Agency

Narragansett Police Department

Name

Cynthia McKenna

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On February 21, 2007, the victim was found deceased inside her apartment on Waterman Ave in North Providence, RI. She was last seen on 02/18/07 getting out of a silver pickup truck outside of her apartment complex. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the North Providence Police Department at (401) 231-4533.

Agency

North Providence Police Department

Name

Dawn Shippee

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On December 29, 2002, the victim’s body was located by a fisherman in the Wood River in Exeter, RI. The victim sustained blunt force trauma injuries to her head and her body was later discarded in the river. She was last seen on December 27, 2002 at the Middle of Nowhere Diner. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the North Kingstown Police Department at (401) 294-3311.

Agency

North Kingstown Police Department

Name

Kimberly Morse

Age

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

On January 19, 2000, the victim was viciously attacked in her home at the Brick Manor Condos in North Providence, RI. She had been stabbed multiple times and then set on fire. She had just arrived home from her job at the Foxy Lady. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4533.

Agency

North Providence Police Department

Name

Bryan Nisenfeld

Age

18

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On February 6, 1997, the 18 year old victim left class at Roger Williams University in Bristol and seemingly disappeared. Six months later, a human foot was located on Hogs Beach and DNA confirmed it belonged to Nisenfeld. Foul play was suspected. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Bristol Police Department at (401) 253-6900.

Agency

Bristol Police Department

Name

Roberto Mendoza-Tinajero

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

The victim was last seen leaving his apartment on August 24, 1996 with an unknown Hispanic male. The victim’s body was located the next day at his place of business, Press Express Cleaners in Warwick, RI. His vehicle was later located at Franklin’s Restaurant in Providence after it had been taken from the murder scene. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4200.

Agency

Warwick Police Department

Name

Evelyn Sanchez

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Evelyn “Candy” Sanchez: On December 13, 1994, the victim was found murdered in a junk yard on A Street in Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.

Agency

Johnston Police Department

Name

Chansay Sayavong

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On February 4, 1994, the victim was bludgeoned to death in the area of the Sea Wall at the end of Ocean Drive in Cranston, RI. His body was then thrown into the bay. He was last seen leaving his home at 8 pm the night before. He was operating a red Dodge Colt, which was found the following morning on RT 6 in Johnston, RI, abandoned and set on fire. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cranston Police Department at (401) 942-2211.

Agency

Cranston Police Department

Name

Adam Emery

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

In November 1993, Emery was convicted of 2nd Degree homicide, but was released on bail before sentencing. That day his vehicle was found abandoned on the Newport Bridge and he has not been seen since. He is wanted by the FBI for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. He is also a Missing Person. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at (401) 847-1306.

Agency

Newport Police Department

Name

Thomas Mortin

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On February 8, 1991, the victim was killed at 46 West Shore Rd, Boone Lake, in Exeter, RI. An investigation revealed that he died as a result of two gunshot wounds to the head. It is believed that he was shot in his driveway outside his residence and dragged inside. The residence was subsequently set on fire. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the North Kingstown Police Department at (401) 294-3311.

Agency

North Kingstown Police Department

Name

Christine Miller

Age

18

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On January 17, 1991, the body of 18 year old Christine Miller was found in a wooded area located at 2207 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.

Agency

Johnston Police Department

Name

Lauren Morris

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On July 19, 1988, the Cranston Police discovered an abandoned motor vehicle in the breakdown lane on Route 10 South near Spectacle Pond. Officers checked the wooded area around the pond after finding blood in the vehicle. The victim’s body was found floating approximately 8’ off shore. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Cranston Police Department at (401) 942-2211.

Agency

Cranston Police Department

Name

Rhonda Travers

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Rhonda Lee Travers: On June 20, 1987, the victim’s body was located on Kilvert Street in Warwick, RI. She was last seen in Providence, where she was known to be a drug user and involved in prostitution. Ms. Travers homicide is suspected to be one of several in a series of unsolved homicides during this time period. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4200.

Agency

Warwick Police Department

Name

John Phillips

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On October 28, 1986, the body of 19 year old Phillips was found in the parking lot of Golf World located on Austin Road in North Kingstown, RI. Cause of Death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the North Kingstown Police Department at (401) 294-3311.

Agency

North Kingstown Police Department

Name

Kathy Perry

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On September 15, 1986, the victim was abducted while on her way home from work. She was later located deceased in a secluded area behind Arlington Trailer Sales on Quaker Lane in Warwick. Her abandoned vehicle was located a mile and a half away from where her body was found. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Warwick Police Department at (401) 468-4200.

Agency

Warwick Police Department

Name

Diane Drake

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On March 22, 1980 the body of Diane Drake was discovered along the waterline of Easton beach on Memorial Blvd in Newport, RI. She was last seen walking to work on the afternoon of March 21, 1980. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at (401) 847-1306.

Agency

Newport Police Department

Name

Gino DiLorenzo

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On December 26, 1979, the victim was shot and killed immediately upon arriving home on Harrison Street in Johnston, RI. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210.

Agency

Johnston Police Department

Name

Amon Jamiel

Age

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

On March 19, 1978, the victim was found murdered in his residence located on Miller Street in Warren, RI. He sustained 11 .32 Caliber gunshot wounds. On March 13,1978, an arson occurred at his business, General Supply Company and a it was revealed that a .32 Caliber revolver was stolen / missing from the business. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Warren Police Department at (401) 245-1311.

Agency

Warren Police Department

Name

Lyla Poitras

Age

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On June 29, 1977, the victim was reported missing from her home on Cynthia Ave in Tiverton. On July 13, 1977, her body was found in a wooded area near the intersection of Stafford Rd and Canning Blvd in Tiverton. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Tiverton Police Department at (401) 625-6722.

Agency

Tiverton Police Department

Name

Carol Lothamer

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On August 24, 1975, the badly beaten and decomposing body of the victim was located in the recreation area called Carr Point inside the Newport Naval Station. She was last seen in the bars in Newport, RI on August 24, 1975. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at (401) 847-1306.

Agency

Newport Police Department

Name

Louise McMillen

Age

16

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On June 17, 1969, the 16 yr old victim was reported missing by her parents to the Narragansett Police. Her vehicle was found abandoned later that day on Oak Dell Street in South Kingstown. On July 8, 1969, her decomposed body was found on the side of a path in the woods almost 200 feet off Broad Rock Rd in South Kingstown, which is 3 ½ miles from where her car was found. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the South Kingstown Police Department at (401) 783-3321.

Agency

South Kingstown Police Department