University of Mary Washington, VA Area Cold Cases
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
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
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
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
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
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
Name
Ziska WilliamsAge
19Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On may 3, 1996, an unidentified body was found on hunter place in woodbridge and the body was later identified as ziska after a photo appeared in the paper. She was reported missing in washington d.C. An autopsy revealed she died from stab wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Dina SapozhnikovAge
54Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 27, 1994, dina was reported missing in fairfax county, va. On june 28, 1994, the investigation led detectives to a friend’s residence at 1825 giles ct. In woodbridge where dina was found dead along with a friend, aleksandr kishinevski. An autopsy revealed both victims died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Johnny BowmanAge
32Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On august 19, 1984, at approximately 4:15 a.M., virginia state trooper johnny rush bowman was brutally attacked and stabbed 45 times by an unknown assailant(s) while off-duty at his home located on patterson place in the city of manassas, virginia. The assailant(s) fled on foot leaving behind a wig, hardhat and eye glasses. Trooper bowman died a short time later at a local hospital. His murder remains an active homicide investigation. Vicap # 1993va00023Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Shirley WashingtonAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 8, 1973, shirley leona washington was found deceased in conway-robinson memorial state forest in prince william county, virginia. At the time of her death, mrs. Washington was married and resided in washington, d.C. Her case remains an active homicide investigation. Vicap # 2009vsp00001Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Sharon LakeAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, sharon, along with two other woman, karen scarbrough and deborah frank, were found dead in a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Sharon lived in dale city and was helping deborah find a home. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Deborah FrankAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, deborah, along with two other woman, karen scarbrough and sharon lake, were found dead in a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Deborah was visiting sharon and looking for a home in preparation of moving to the area. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
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, 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
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Craig CavinessAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 13, 1988, craig was reported missing to police in montgomery co., md. His car was found abandoned in washington d.C. On march 24, 1988, police later found his body in a wooded area near 14716 minnieville rd. In woodbridge. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Diana HouleAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On august 14, 1989, diana’s decomposed body was found in her apartment at 4390 whitmer dr. #3 in woodbridge. Investigators at the time believed that she died on or about august 1, 1989. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Pablo GamezAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On march 15, 2009, pablo’s body was found in the woods behind 13976 jefferson davis hwy in woodbridge. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
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
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
Virginia State Police
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
Virginia State Police
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
Virginia State Police
Name
Karen ScarbroughAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Sharon LakeAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Deborah FrankAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Elwood StraderAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 23, 1981, at approximately 0635 hours, 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 wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police