Stone Ridge, 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
Sandra CarreraAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On the evening of january 15, 1991, sandra carrera was found dead in her home located in the 2500 block of s. Walter reed drive. A family member made the discovery and immediately summoned police. The last time anyone spoke to sandra was in the early morning hours on the same day she was murdered.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
James ForresterAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 22, 1975, james forrester was found in his apartment bedroom at the 4400 block of 36th st. S. The night before, forrester was seen hanging out with an awol (absent without official leave) u.S. Marine, described as a white male of italian decent that went by the name “steve.”Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Joseph GwiazdowskiAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 17, 1974, joseph gwiadowski had been driving a taxicab for the diamond cab company when he was found shot multiple times in his cab. Investigators believe the suspect might have called for a ride from a telephone booth outside of an establishment called steve’s restaurant.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
John HerseAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 14, 1974, john herse and his wife were walking back to their hotel from the orleans house restaurant in rosslyn when three men approached them from behind and pushed mr. Herse to the ground. When mr. Herse rose from the ground, one of the suspects shot him.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
James Dial JrAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 15, 1971, james “jay” dial was shot while walking along the sidewalk. Injured, he wandered to a neighboring house for help, where he was found on the porch at a residence located at 2110 s. Kenmore street.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Marcia CurrierAge
23Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
23-year-old marcia currier was murdered on january 8, 1970. Ms. Currier was found strangled in her bedroom in the 100 block of n. Columbus street.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Inez ChildressAge
82Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On september 17, 1994, the victim, identified as inez childress, was discovered deceased, lying in her bathtub at her residence located in the 100 block of lowell street. The autopsy results indicated that the victim died as the result of strangulation and drowning.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Paul ZellerAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Paul zeller, a 24-year-old iraq war veteran, was murdered on june 30, 2006, while walking near the pentagon row shopping center. Detectives say mr. Zeller was on his way home from work. He exited the pentagon city metro station shortly before midnight, stopped at a grocery store, and then continued on foot toward his home in the aurora highlands neighborhood. He was walking on a sidewalk in the 1300 block of s. Joyce street when he was shot. The first 911 calls were received at approximately 12:06 a.M. Any new information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help detectives solve this case and bring the victim’s family some closure.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
David ButlerAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In the early morning hours of saturday, july 15, 2000, officers responded to the 1800 block of wilson boulevard. In rosslyn for a report of loud voices. When officers arrived, they discovered the body of david l. Butler in the parking lot of a car dealership. He was found just two blocks away from his apartment in the colonial village neighborhood.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Ronald HaynesAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Ronald haynes was just 17 when he was slain on january 14, 1999. That night, haynes and two of his friends got in a physical confrontation with three hispanic males at the glebe market. The two groups ran into each other again later in the evening and without warning, two of the hispanic males opened fire on ronald haynes and his friends. Haynes was shot and later died at george washington university hospital.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Vu HuynhAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Vu huynh was shot to death in the parking lot of hi cue billiards on s. George mason drive on march 23, 1997. The suspect in the shooting is described as an asian male dressed in all black, and he may be a member of the laos bloods (lb) or dragon fly (df) gang. The firearm used in the murder was identified as a smith and wesson model 67, a 38 special double-action revolver.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Sanford SwiftAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On june 11, 1992, sanford swift was stabbed in the back room of the roy rogers restaurant located in the 5200 block of lee highway. The entire restaurant was neat and orderly except for the office, which was where the receipts for the night were counted — the money was missing.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Shannon WeaverAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Shannon weaver was found murdered in her residence in the 1400 block of 28th street s. On november 30, 1990. The medical examiner determined that the cause of her death was asphyxiation.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Hugo LongAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In the early morning of january 12, 1988, two black males were observed struggling with hugo long when his wife went over and tried to help him. The men then tried to steal her purse and stabbed both long and his wife. Long and his wife retreated into their house and called 911 at 5:55 a.M. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where they were treated for stab wounds. On january 15, 1988, hugo long died from his stab wounds.Agency
Arlington County PD
Name
Bandar AlfisalAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On november 2, 1986, bandar alfisal was found lying unconscious on his hotel room floor. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was strangulation. The occupants in the neighboring room heard a struggle at approximately 5 a.M. That morning.Agency
Arlington County PD
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
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
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
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
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
Constance HoltzmanAge
38Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
38-year-old constance holtzman was murdered on november 9, 1988. She was found shot twice in her second-floor apartment bedroom in the 4400 block of s. Four mile run drive. There is no suspect description.Agency
Arlington County PD
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