Gainesville, VA 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
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
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
Melvin DeansAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 18, 1973, melvin was last seen leaving the druscilla hotel in triangle heading to his place of employment. On december 27, 1973, his body was found in a wooded area near the dead end of oregon ave. In woodbridge, near where he worked. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Elwood StraderAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 23, 1981, the body of elwood was found in the driveway of his residence at 1416 horner rd. In woodbridge. He was known to carry large sums of money and was believed to have approximately $5,000 on him before the incident. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
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
James MarshallAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 16, 1988, james appeared to have been shot at his apartment at 3602 quantico terrace dr. In triangle. He then fled to 19122 fuller heights rd. In triangle where he was found. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Ziska WilliamsAge
19Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On may 3, 1996, an unidentified body was found on hunter pl. In woodbridge. On may 15, 1996, the body was later identified as ziska’s after a photo appeared in the paper. She had been reported missing in washington d.C. On may 7, 1996. An autopsy revealed she died from stab wounds.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Russell MartinAge
52Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On april 12, 1999, russell’s body was found in his residence at 4424-b forestburg ln. In triangle lying on the floor bloody and unresponsive. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Vernon NielsenAge
69Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 6, 1999, vernon’s body was found in the sleeping area of his truck at 15481 farm creek dr. In woodbridge. He had parked at the location overnight when he arrived early to make a delivery. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.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
Name
Abraham RoqueAge
6Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 31, 2006, abraham stopped breathing while in the care of his babysitter at 14950 madison ct. In haymarket. It is unknown if the injuries suffered by the victim occurred while in the custody of the babysitter or while he was with his parents at 13289 catharpin valley dr. In gainesville. An autopsy revealed he died as a result of being shaken violentlyAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Rahsaan MackAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 2, 2007, rahsaan was found on the ground in front of 18140 kilmer ln. In triangle. He was reportedly on his way to the building to visit relatives. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Brenda DavidsonAge
14Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 4, 1974, brenda was reported as a runaway. She attended fred lynn ms and was caught stealing at a store a few days prior. Brenda was reportedly seen at different locations after her initial disappearance but hasn’t been seen or heard from since. She resided in the gleaton trailer park in woodbridge.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Michael JohnsonAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 1, 2015, michael was last seen leaving the inns of virginia on annapolis way in woodbridge. He left behind his property and has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Sherry QuinnAge
17Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Quinn was last seen by family members in dale city. She stated that she was going to go over to an acquaintance's house to get her belongings. Weeks later, a family member received a collect phone call from sherry thought to be made from texas. Sherry was known to hitchhike and had several previous instances of traveling long distances hitch hiking. Case formally opened in 2021.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Patricia MooreAge
10Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 15, 1970, patricia went missing from 7359 clifton rd. In clifton, va. She was reportedly walking to visit a friend who resided on maple branch rd. On october 10, 1970, her skeletal remains were found in a wooded area just north of old colchester rd. In woodbridge. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Linda ArcherAge
56Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 4, 2005, linda was reported missing after she had not been seen since october 2004. On may 14, 2010, her skeletal remains were found at a vacant property near prince william pkwy and minnieville rd. In woodbridge. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Anne GordanAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In the early morning of august 10, 1989, diane louise gordan was traveling with her son to charlottesville, virginia where he was scheduled to testify in court regarding a drug distribution investigation. While traveling through fauquier county, virginia on route 29 south, .6 miles south of route 687 at approximately 7:15am; occupants in another vehicle shot into the vehicle being driven by diane gordan, killing her and wounding her son.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Abraham RoqueAge
6Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 31, 2006, abraham stopped breathing while in the care of his babysitter at 14950 madison ct. In haymarket. It is unknown if the injuries suffered by the victim occurred while in the custody of the babysitter or while he was with his parents at 13289 catharpin valley dr. In gainesville. An autopsy revealed he died as a result of being shaken violently.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Melvin DeansAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 18, 1973, melvin was last seen leaving the druscilla hotel located in triangle heading to his place of employment. On december 27, 1973, his body was found in a wooded area near the dead end of oregon ave / old marsh road in woodbridge, near where he worked. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police
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 va. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Patricia MooreAge
10Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 15, 1970, patricia went missing from 7359 clifton rd. In clifton, va. She was reportedly walking to visit a friend who resided on maple branch rd. On october 10, 1970, her skeletal remains were found in a wooded area just north of old colchester rd. In woodbridge va. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Vernon NielsonAge
69Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 6, 1999, vernon’s body was found in the sleeping area of his truck at 15481 farm creek dr. In woodbridge. He had parked at the location overnight when he arrived early to make a delivery. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Lisa TriggsAge
15Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On may 21, 1986, lisa was last seen in front of the giant food store located at center plaza on dale blvd. In dale city. On may 24, 1986, at approximately 1415 hours, her body was found in the wooded area behind the dale city recreation center on minnieville rd. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Brenda DavidsonAge
14Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On march 4, 1974, brenda was reported as a runaway. She attended fred lynn ms and was caught stealing at a store a few days prior. Brenda was reportedly seen at different locations after her initial disappearance but hasn’t been seen or heard from since. She resided at the gleaton trailer park in woodbridge.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Shane DonahueAge
23Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On march 22, 2010, shane was last seen leaving his parents' home at 14323 aden rd. In nokesville. He was reportedly going to his residence nearby at 12008 aden rd. In nokesville; however, he never made it to the location and was never heard from again.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Michael JohnsonAge
24Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On april 1, 2015, anthony was last seen leaving the inns of virginia located on annapolis way in woodbridge. He left behind his property and has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Erica MaynorAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 23, 2011, erica’s body was found in a burning dumpster located beside apartment building #1301 on bayside ave. In woodbridge. An autopsy revealed she was deceased prior to the fire. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Virginia State Police