Black Diamond, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Trevor Guthrie

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 44 year old Trevor Guthrie. At approximately 1:00 p.M. On Sunday November 19, 2017, the body of victim Trevor Guthrie was found inside a single-wide mobile home on a property in the 14200 block of 234th St. E. In Graham. Guthrie was last seen alive on the afternoon of Saturday November 18 and texted with friends at approximately 8 p.M. That night, then was found deceased from homicidal violence the next morning. There were no signs of forced entry to Guthrie’s residence and the motive for the homicide is unknown. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area at the time of the homicide, or any possible motives for the murder of Trevor Guthrie.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michae Compton

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Orting Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 53-year-old Michael Compton. At 3:15 a.M. On Wednesday February 19th, 2014, the body of homicide victim Michael Compton was found in the front yard of Compton’s residence, located in the 500 block of Ford Lane SW in the City of Orting. The victim had been shot in the head by an unidentified suspect(s). Detectives believe Compton may have been shot during a struggle after interrupting a burglary in his garage sometime between 1:00 a.M. And 3:00 a.M. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons and/or vehicles seen in the victim’s neighborhood in the early morning hours of Wednesday February 19th.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Denny Thornburg

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to determine the how victim Denny Thornburg died and to identify any suspects that may have been involved in his death. On the morning of Monday July 16th, 2012, witnesses found a burned out van parked on a remote roadway in the 29700 block of Electron Reservoir Rd. E. In the Orting area. Inside the van investigators found the body of victim Denny Thornburg, a 52 year-old man from the City of Tacoma. Thornburg’s vehicle, a tan Ford Econline Van, was completely destroyed by the fire. Investigators believe the fire occurred several hours before the van was discovered. Denny Thornburg’s family last heard from him on July 12th, 2012. Detectives fear Thornburg’s death may have been a result of foul play and are looking for any information regarding Thornburg’s whereabouts in the days prior to his body being found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Travis Dennis

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Poling

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Nicholas Looney

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 25-year-old Nicholas Looney. At 3:25 a.M. On Thursday January 5th, 2012, victim Nicholas Looney was shot and killed by unidentified suspects at victim’s residence on 117th Ave. Ct. E. In Puyallup. The victim was standing at his bedroom window and was shot several times through the window. Witnesses heard the gunshots, then saw three unidentified suspects running from the victim’s residence. Inside of the victim’s residence detectives found evidence of narcotics that may be related to the motive for the murder. Detectives are looking for any information regarding this homicide and the suspects responsible for the crime.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Howard

Age

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Howard. At 4:30 a.M. On Tuesday March 9th, 2010, victim Michael Howard went to investigate a noise outside of his house on in the 17700 block of 147th Ave. E. In the Orting area. When Howard walked into the driveway area, an unidentified suspect struck Howard in the head with a blunt object and then fled. Howard died several days later as a result of his injuries. Howard's girlfriend reported that there had been several previous unreported burglaries at their residence. Detectives believe the previous burglaries may be related to the murder of Michael Howard, and are looking for information on the suspects responsible.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Christopher VanGeystelen

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Christopher VanGeystelen. On February 24th, 2002, the body of Christopher VanGeystelen was found by several juveniles in a wooded area along South Prairie Rd. E. Near 214th Ave. E. In Bonney Lake. The victim had been shot several times by unidentified suspect(s), then his body was placed into a hole and covered with tree branches. Christopher VanGeystelen was rumored to be heavily involved in methamphetamine distribution and use, and his death may have been a result of this involvement. Detectives are looking for anyone information on who have been seen with VanGeystelen in the days prior to February 24th, 2002, or involved in narcotics with VanGeystelen prior to his death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Ernesto Almonte

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Ernesto Hernandez Almonte. At 4:15 a.M. On September 9th, 2000, the body of Ernesto Hernandez Almonte was found by a passerby along the side of the road in the 4300 block of 128th St. E. In South Hill. The victim was deceased as a result of two gunshot wounds to the head.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

James Foglesong

Age

74

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 74 year-old James Foglesong. On the afternoon of December 7th, 1998, a passerby found the body of James Foglesong alongside the Puyallup River in the 17900 block of Leach Rd. Just east of the City of Sumner. Foglesong had been shot multiple times at an undetermined location and then his body was dumped on the riverbank. James Foglesong was last seen alive approximately three days earlier, and his whereabouts during the days prior to his body being discovered are unknown. Foglesong was involved in growing marijuana at his Puyallup residence, which may have been a motive for his murder. Detectives are looking for any information on the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for his murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department needs your help to identify the remains of a woman, and to help investigators determine how she died and identify any suspects responsible for her death. On October 13th, 1997, a mushroom hunter discovered human bones in a wooded area along Gale Creek Rd. In the Wilkeson area. Investigators have determined that the bones belonged to a woman approximately 30 to 50 years old, likely 5'2" to 5'4" tall, with a slender build and blonde hair. The remains were found with a Pacific Lutheran University sweatshirt, women's size 5 shoes, and women's size 7 pants. Detectives were unable to identify the woman and believe the remains had been there since sometime between September of 1994 and October of 1997.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Klungness

Age

14

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of March 2nd, 1996, the body of victim Susan Klungness was found inside of her residence in the 20400 block of 113th St. E. In Bonney Lake. She had been beaten to death by an unidentified suspect. The victim’s son Jeffrey was missing from the residence, along with cash, a gold watch, and the victim’s maroon Toyota Camry station wagon. The vehicle was later found abandoned at an Auburn convenience store. Jeffrey Klungness has never been located.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Susan Klungness

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On the afternoon of March 2nd, 1996, the body of victim Susan Klungness was found inside of her residence in the 20400 block of 113th St. E. In Bonney Lake. She had been beaten to death by an unidentified suspect. The victim’s son Jeffrey was missing from the residence, along with cash, a gold watch, and the victim’s maroon Toyota Camry station wagon. The vehicle was later found abandoned at an Auburn convenience store. Jeffrey Klungness has never been located.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Chas Sharer

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Chas Sharer. On the afternoon of January 24th, 1996, a passerby discovered human bones in a wooded area in the 16900 block of Forest Canyon Rd. E. In Bonney Lake. Investigators were able to identify the remains as 25 year-old Chas Sharer of Bonney Lake. Detectives found a bullet with the remains and believe Sharer may have been shot by an unidentified suspect(s). The victim had not been seen for several months prior to the bones being found, and it is believed his death may have occurred in the summer or fall of 1995. Detectives are looking for any information on Chas Sharer's whereabouts and/or persons seen with Sharer prior to his disappearance.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Anita Anderson

Age

60

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Puyallup Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 62 year-old Graig "Andy" Anderson and his 60 year-old wife Anita. At 8:40 p.M. On May 17th, 1995, family members discovered the bodies of victims Andy and Anita Anderson inside of the victims' home in the 3700 block of 21st St. SE in the City of Puyallup. Both of the victims had been shot multiple times by unidentified suspect(s). There were no signs of forced entry and no known items were missing from the residence. Andy and Anita Anderson were last seen alive at approximately 8:30 p.M. On May 16th, 1995, at a school concert at Cascade Christian School in downtown Puyallup. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near the Anderson's residence on or around May 17th, 1995.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Graig Anderson

Age

62

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Puyallup Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 62 year-old Graig "Andy" Anderson and his 60 year-old wife Anita. At 8:40 p.M. On May 17th, 1995, family members discovered the bodies of victims Andy and Anita Anderson inside of the victims' home in the 3700 block of 21st St. SE in the City of Puyallup. Both of the victims had been shot multiple times by unidentified suspect(s). There were no signs of forced entry and no known items were missing from the residence. Andy and Anita Anderson were last seen alive at approximately 8:30 p.M. On May 16th, 1995, at a school concert at Cascade Christian School in downtown Puyallup. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near the Anderson's residence on or around May 17th, 1995.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Christian Cherry

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 24-year-old Christian Cherry. On Dec. 14, 2023, At 3:38 a.M., Officers were dispatched to a shooting at S.19Th St. And S. State St. They located the victim, Cherry, laying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Cherry was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Dec. 26, 2023. Cherry’s vehicle was located nearby and it had been severely vandalized just prior to the shooting. A witness reported seeing a light-colored sedan, possibly occupied by four people, fleeing the scene westbound on S. 19Th St.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

David Robinson

Age

36

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 36-year-old David Robinson. On May 14, 2023, the victim was at a gathering at 1531 S 56th St. According to surveillance video, an unknown male walked by the victim while he was standing out by the fence gate. The unknown male and the victim exchanged words. Then, the victim walked back to the porch and the unknown male walked away eastbound. Moments later, the victim followed the unknown male, who was walking down the sidewalk. The unknown male then shot the victim, out of camera view. The suspect was last seen walking past 5320 S Cushman Ave. Robinsons friends witnessed the confrontation and shooting, but are not cooperating with the investigation

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

John Armijo

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 47-year-old John Armijo. On the morning of April 8, 2023, Armijo was found deceased next to a tent near SR-512 in Parkland. Detectives believe Armijo was shot and killed sometime between April 6 and April 8.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jordan Patterson

Age

31

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Dec. 31, 2021, At 9:17am, officers discovered 31-year-old Jordan Patterson deceased inside a vehicle at N. D St. And Stadium Way. He died from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Mariela Vargas-Brown

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 10:30 p.M., On April 6, 2021,911 callers reported a shooting in the 4300 block of Ruston Way. When officers arrived, they found the victim on the ground next to a vehicle that had crashed into a pole. She died at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Gregory Evans

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 55 year old Gregory Evans. At 12:30 a.M. On Friday November 27, 2020, victim Gregory Evans and an acquaintance were shot by unidentified suspects during a drive by shooting in the 2100 block of E. 60Th St. In the City of Tacoma. The victims were standing by their vehicles when a silver or gray Dodge Charger drove by at a slow rate of speed. The occupants of the Charger fired multiple rounds at the victims before driving away. Evans died at the scene as a result of his wounds, and his acquaintance was seriously injured. The suspects are described as a dark skinned black male in his 20’s with twists in his hair, and a light skinned black male in his 20’s with light colored eyes and hair worn in a ponytail. The suspects were seen driving a 2011 to 2014 silver or gray Dodge Charger that had black wheels with chrome or silver edges.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

John Smith IV

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 1:20 a.M. On Saturday November 23, 2019, a passerby reported seeing a man lying in the roadway at A St. And 106th St. E. In Parkland. When deputies arrived at the location, they found victim John Smith deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Several neighbors reported hearing gunshots at approximately 12:00 a.M., Shortly before Smith’s body was found. Victim John Smith lived one block away from the scene of the shooting. Detectives are looking for any information on the suspect(s) responsible for the homicide, including information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area around the time of the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Daniel Stueart

Age

43

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 7:29 p.M. On Saturday April 13, 2019, victim Daniel Stueart was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect in a large transient encampment in the 10000 block of Steele St. S. In Tacoma. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot followed by the sound of an unidentified suspect running away from the scene. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspects that may be involved in the homicide and/or motives for the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeremy Martin

Age

38

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 38-year-old Jeremy Martin. At 1:35 a.M. On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, victim Jeremy Martin was shot and killed outside his home located in the 1400 block of S. 37Th St. In the City of Tacoma. Martin had just returned home and was shot multiple times on his porch by an unidentified suspect. Witnesses reported hearing the shots and then seeing an unidentified suspect in large puffy coat run from the house to a waiting vehicle. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but died hours later from the gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide - including information on any suspicious persons seen with the victim in the hours before the shooting, and/or information on any suspicious vehicles seen in the area of the victim’s house.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

James Timmons

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 45-year-old James Timmons. At 2:25 a.M. On Saturday November 4th, 2017, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call from a witness who reported hearing shots fired near S. 66Th St. And S. Tyler St. In the City of Tacoma. When officers arrived they found victim James Timmons on the sidewalk in front of the Manitou Apartments; Timmons was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and later died from his injuries. Detectives have learned that Timmons was staying at a residence less than 3 blocks from where the homicide occurred. The victim reportedly often walked around the neighborhood playing the game Pokemon Go and was well known by young people living in the Manitou Park area. Victim James Timmons was not known to be involved in illegal activities and did not have any known enemies. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jessica Hanson

Age

31

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department needs your help to identify the suspect responsible for a fatal hit and run collision. At approximately 4:18 a.M. On Saturday May 13th, 2017, a passerby found an unconscious woman in the roadway on 168th St. E. Near the intersection with B St. E. In Spanaway. The critically injured woman was identified as 31 year old Jessica Hanson; she later died from her injuries on May 26th, 2017. Deputies were able to determine that just prior to being found, Hanson had been involved in an argument at her residence. Hanson walked less than six blocks from her house along 168th St. E., Then is believed to have been run over by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. Investigators found a fog lamp and a red and black hubcap near where the victim was found; it unknown what type of make or model vehicle these parts came from.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Thomas Jefferson

Age

54

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 54-year-old Thomas Jefferson. At 2:24 p.M. On Wednesday November 9th, 2016, the victim was found lying unconscious on the sidewalk in front of The Gallery marijuana retail store, located in the 13000 block of Pacific Ave. S. In Parkland. Investigators learned that approximately 10 minutes earlier, the victim had been assaulted by an unidentified suspect driving the pictured vehicle. The driver and the victim had a conversation, shook hands, then the driver exited the van and hit the victim, knocking him unconscious. The suspect re-entered the vehicle and drove away. The victim died from his injuries on November 15th, 2016. The suspect appears to be a black male; his vehicle appears to be a white minivan, possibly a mid-2000’s Chrysler Town & Country.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Terry Northcutt

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Voravangso Phanmama

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Steven Speakman

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Steven Speakman. At 6:15 a.M. On Tuesday November 3rd, 2015, a passerby found the body of victim Steven Speakman on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Way in the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma. The victim was deceased from gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area of the crime at approximately 5:55 a.M. That morning. The victim Steven Speakman was 26 years old and lived less than two blocks from where the shooting occurred. Speakman was intellectually disabled and functioned at the level of a 10-year-old. His was well known in the neighborhood and often walked around to the nearby stores and restaurants. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in the neighborhood around the time of the shooting. Detectives are also looking for information on any persons seen with the victim on the early morning of Tuesday November 3rd, 2015.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Daniel Dunn

Age

46

Cause of Death

Burn Injuries

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 46 year-old Daniel Dunn of Spanaway. At approximately 9:30 p.M. On Thursday March 12th, 2015, witnesses found victim Daniel Dunn on fire along the side of a medical building in the 15000 block of Pacific Ave. S. In Spanaway. Multiple witnesses saw Dunn covered in flames and attempted to help put out the fire and render aid to the victim. Dunn suffered severe burns and later died from his injuries on May 25th, 2015. Detectives have determined that the victim was intentionally set on fire by unknown suspect(s) and are investigating this case as a homicide. Victim Daniel Dunn was a transient and lived in homeless encampments in the Spanaway area. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons seen with the victim or in the area at the time of the fire. Detectives are also looking for any information on a motive for this crime.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Daniel Mosley

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 20 year-old Daniel Mosley of Parkland. At 9:40 p.M. On Monday March 30th, 2015, victim Daniel Mosley was driving southbound on Ainsworth Ave. Near 112th St. S. In Parkland. An unidentified white car pulled alongside Mosley’s vehicle; an unidentified occupant inside the white car fired multiple shots at Mosley’s vehicle, striking and killing the victim. The suspect(s) vehicle sped away from the scene continuing southbound on Ainsworth Ave. The victim’s vehicle rolled approximately two blocks before crashing into bushes on the side of the road. Witnesses described the suspect(s) vehicle as a late 1990’s or early 2000’s white 4-door car – possibly a Lexus – with tinted windows and large rims. Mosley had no known enemies, no criminal history, and no known involvement in illegal activities. Just prior to the shooting, the victim purchased a small quantity of marijuana at a nearby medical dispensary. Detectives have not determined whether this purchase was related to the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Rebecca Marteny

Age

51

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

At approximately 10:40 p.M. On Monday January 5th, 2015, a motorist found a critically injured woman on the side of the Golden Given Rd. Near 106th St. Ct. E. In Tacoma. The victim died at the scene from her injuries; investigators believe she was hit by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene prior to the victim being found by the witness. Investigators later identified the victim as 51 year old Rebecca Rose Marteny. Marteny was a resident of a nearby care facility and suffered from mental health issues; she likely walked away from the facility without her medication and was struck by the unidentified vehicle.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Erled Lopez-Mosquera

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 23 year-old Erled Lopez-Mosquera of Tacoma. On the morning of Friday August 22nd, 2014, a witness reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1200 block of 144th St. E. In the Parkland area. When deputies checked the vehicle, they located victim Erled Lopez-Mosquera inside the vehicle; the victim was deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives believe the victim was shot at a different location, then his body was loaded into the vehicle and dumped at the location overnight prior to being found by the witness. Erled “Niko” Lopez-Mosquera was an immigrant from Columbia. Detectives are looking for any information on Lopez-Mosquera’s whereabouts and any suspicious persons seen with him on the day before he was found deceased.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Charles Williams

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Acoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Charles “Chucky” Williams of University Place. At 1:25 a.M. On Sunday March 23rd, 2014, victim Chucky Williams was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect at the intersection of 6th Ave. And Fife St. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had just left a memorial party at a nearby dance hall when he became involved in a large fight involving several unidentified people. During the fight an unidentified suspect displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the back. The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20’s, with a heavy build and hair worn in either short dreadlocks or curls. He was seen wearing jean shorts and a black t-shirt with red and white lettering on the front.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Douglas Erhardt

Age

55

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Douglas Erhardt of Graham. At approximately 4:30 a.M. On Wednesday July 24th, 2013, firefighters and Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house fire at a residence in the 19300 block of 89th Ave. E. In Graham. Inside the house investigators found the body of victim Douglas Erhardt, deceased from homicidal violence. On the morning of the house fire, the victim’s vehicle was found abandoned and on fire along Highway 410 in the Greenwater area. Douglas Erhardt was active in online dating and often used the name “Joe” when meeting dates on the internet. Detectives are looking for information on anyone who may have been in contact with Erhardt, or information on any suspicious persons or vehicles at or near Erhardt’s residence on the night of July 23rd or the early morning of July 24th, 2013.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Troyvon Taylor

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help in the investigation into the murder of Troyvon Taylor, a 20 year old man from Tacoma. On Sunday October 31st, 2010, at approximately 9:30 p.M., Several witnesses heard gunshots inside an apartment in the 7300 block of S. Wilkeson St. In Tacoma. Following the gunshots, several persons were seen running from the apartment to a waiting vehicle, which subsequently fled the area. Inside of the apartment, police found victim Troyvon Taylor deceased from a gunshot wound.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Ronald McKellar

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the hit and run death of victim Ronald McKellar. At approximately 12:25 a.M. On Sunday October 5th, 2008, victim Ronald McKellar was struck by an unidentified vehicle as he attempted to cross Pacific Ave. Near the intersection of 72nd St. In Tacoma. Investigators believe the victim was dragged several blocks by the vehicle before the suspect fled the area. Detectives are looking for any witnesses to the crime, including the driver and passengers from a gray Jeep Cherokee that was seen in the area at the time of the collision

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Chanara Yath

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect responsible for the murder of Chanara Yath, a 24 year-old man from Tacoma. On Sunday April 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 a.M., An unidentified suspect shot and killed Yath, who was attending a birthday party in the yard of a residence in the 12500 block of Vickery Ave. E. In East Pierce County. Witnesses heard several gunshots, then saw a suspect running through a field across the street from the house. Victim Chanara Yath was shot and killed, and two other victims were shot as well.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Byran Jones

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Byran Jones, a 29 year-old man from Parkland. On Sunday October 29th, 2006, the body of victim Byran Jones was found inside his residence in the Miramonte Apartment complex, located at the intersection of 112th St. S. And 18th Ave. In Parkland. The victim was deceased as a result of several gunshot wounds. Detectives believe the victim may have been shot sometime after 2:30 a.M. On the morning of Sunday October 29th, and are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts the night of the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jamie Bunta

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying a witness and the suspect(s) responsible for a homicide on Tuesday June 20, 2006. At 11:55 p.M. In the westbound lanes of State Route 512 near Pacific Ave., Witnesses saw two vehicles speeding down the highway and heard several gunshots being fired. One of the vehicles exited the highway toward Pacific Ave., Then crashed into the parking lot of Fox’s nightclub in Parkland. Witnesses saw an unidentified man run from the passenger side of the vehicle, and found 19 year-old victim Jamie Bunta in the driver’s seat, deceased from a gunshot wound. The suspect vehicle is described as possibly a white sports car or a burgundy Bonneville, and was last seen driving on SR 512 toward South Tacoma Way. Detectives believe the vehicle may have bullet holes on the passenger side. Victim Jamie Bunta was driving a silver 4-door Acura, and the passenger who ran from his car is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'7 to 5'9, thin build, with his hair in dreadlocks.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Richard James

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Richard James. At 5:15 a.M. On Thursday November 3rd, 2005, the body of Richard James was found in an alleyway behind the 6100 block of S. J St. In the City of Tacoma. James had been shot once in the side by unidentified suspect(s). Witnesses described hearing yelling and the sound of squealing tires in the area in the hours before James' body was found. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts and/or persons seen with the victim prior to November 3rd, 2005.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Charles Wade

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murders of Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade. At 3:50 a.M. On Thursday May 26th, 2005, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call reporting numerous gunshots being fired in the 1500 block of S. M St. In the Hilltop area of Tacoma. Arriving officers found victims Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade lying on the sidewalk suffering from several gunshot wounds. Singletary was found deceased, and Wade died several hours later as a result of his wounds. Witnesses described hearing an argument followed by several gunshots, then saw an unidentified suspect run southbound on M St. As more shots were fired. Detectives believe Singletary may have fired several shots at the fleeing suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Singletary

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murders of Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade. At 3:50 a.M. On Thursday May 26th, 2005, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call reporting numerous gunshots being fired in the 1500 block of S. M St. In the Hilltop area of Tacoma. Arriving officers found victims Jeffrey Singletary and Charles Wade lying on the sidewalk suffering from several gunshot wounds. Singletary was found deceased, and Wade died several hours later as a result of his wounds. Witnesses described hearing an argument followed by several gunshots, then saw an unidentified suspect run southbound on M St. As more shots were fired. Detectives believe Singletary may have fired several shots at the fleeing suspect before he succumbed to his injuries.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michelle Mason

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michelle Mason, a 31 year-old woman from Tacoma. Michelle Mason was last seen alive on Thursday March 31st, 2005. Mason’s vehicle was found a week later on April 6th, 2005, in the City of Tacoma. On October 23rd, 2005, the remains of Michelle Mason were found in blackberry bushes below the 34th St. Bridge. The bridge is located approximately 200 yards from where her vehicle had been found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Elizabeth Gonzalez

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for a shooting that killed Elizabeth Gonzalez and critically injured her friend. At approximately 2:35 a.M. On August 12th, 2004, Elizabeth Gonzalez and her friend were shot by an unidentified suspect in the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Way in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. At the time of the shooting, the victims were seated inside of a blue Ford Explorer driven by Gonzalez. The victims were able to drive their vehicle to a nearby gas station for help. The suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old, dark complexion, 5'6" to 5'8" tall, clean shaven, and wearing a black shirt and a baseball hat. Detectives believe the victim may have been attempting to purchase narcotics from the suspect at the time of the

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Robert Keisler

Age

51

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Robert Keisler, a 51 year-old man from Tacoma. At 11:20 a.M. On Thursday October 30th, 2003, victim Robert Keisler was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect in an alleyway between Tacoma Ave. And Fawcett Ave. Near 40th St. In the City of Tacoma. At the time of the homicide, the victim was seated inside of his mustard-colored 1976 Plymouth sedan. Witnesses heard a gunshot, then saw two unidentified suspects run away from where the victim's vehicle was parked. The suspects are described as black males, 15 to 20 years old, with medium builds.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Kimberly Riley

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of 19 year-old Kimberly Riley and 5 year-old Jeremy Britt-Bayinthavong. At 10:05 p.M. On Thursday November 28th, 2002, victims Kimberly Riley and Jeremy Britt-Bayinthavong were attending a family gathering for Thanksgiving at a house in the 1000 block of S. 75Th St. In Tacoma. Unidentified suspect(s) walked up to the house and fired multiple shots through the downstairs windows, killing Britt-Bayinthavong and Riley, and injuring two others inside of the house.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Robert Fye

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

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Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Robert Fye of Parkland. At approximately 11:25 p.M. On Saturday October 5th, 2002, victim Robert Fye was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect while the victim was hanging out at the 72nd Street Bar & Grill on 72nd St. E. In Tacoma. The suspect walked up to the eastside of the tavern and fired multiple shots through the windows and into the bar, then fled on foot heading northbound across 72nd St. At the time of the shooting, Robert Fye was on the opposite side of the tavern from where the shots were fired and was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20's, 5'11" to 6' tall, average build, and was seen wearing a tan jacket with orange sleeves.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers