Olympia, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Donald Chandler

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of victim Donald Chandler. In February of 1998, Donald Chandler was reported missing from his residence in the 12100 block of Bliss Cochrane Rd. In Gig Harbor, although he had not been seen since January 25th, 1998. On March 16th, 1998, the decomposed body of Donald Chandler was found a short distance off the roadway on J.M. Dickenson Rd. In southwest Kitsap County. Detectives believe the victim's body was dumped at the location after being shot multiple times by unidentified suspects. Chandler was known to sell large quantities of methamphetamine and investigators believe this may have been a motive for his murder. Detectives are looking for information on the identity of the suspects, and information on the victim’s whereabouts before he disappeared.

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

Charles Fiveash

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On August 14, 2021, the victim was found deceased inside an abandoned structure in the 2600 block of 84th St S. He was last seen on July 20 and detectives believe he was murdered shortly after that

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

Mark Myers

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Mark Myers. At 10:50 a.M. On Thursday June 22nd. 2017, The body of victim Mark Myers was found inside his home, located in the 2100 block of Sunset Drive W. In the City of University Place. Friends of the victim had stopped by to walk his dog; when the Myers did not answer the door, his friends entered the residence and found Myers deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives have determined that Myers had talked to a friend on the phone at approximately 10 p.M. On the night before his body was found. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near his house during the early morning hours of June 22nd. Investigators have found no indications that the victim was involved in any type of illegal activities. Detectives are looking for any information on possible motives and/or persons involved in 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

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

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

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

Christopher Virdell

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18 year-old Christopher Virdell of Spanaway. Christopher Virdell was last seen at 10:00 a.M. On February 9th, 2012, as he left a friend’s residence on 223rd St. E. In Spanaway to catch a bus to work. He was reported missing later that night after he failed to show up to work or home. On February 28th, 2014, Virdell’s remains were found in a wooded area in the 28000 block of Little Hanaford Rd. In the Centralia area. Investigators believe Virdell was murdered by unidentified suspect(s) at a different location, and his remains were later dumped in Lewis County. Detectives are looking for any information regarding the suspect(s) responsible for the murder, including information on Christopher Virdell’s whereabouts on the day he disappeared and any persons he may have been seen with

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Adrian Serrano

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lakewood Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Adrian “Joker” Serrano, a 28-year-old man from Lakewood. At approximately at 11:45 p.M. On Friday October 19th, 2007, witnesses found the body of victim Adrian Serrano inside of his apartment on Kline St. SW in the City of Lakewood. Serrano had been shot once just inside the door to his apartment. At approximately 2:00 a.M. That morning, neighbors had heard gunshots and saw two unidentified black males running from the area of Serrano’s apartment to a waiting vehicle, described as a light colored sedan. Before the murder, Adrian Serrano had told friends he believed he was being watched and/or followed by a white sedan, similar to a Ford Taurus.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Melvin Whitaker

Age

39

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On Saturday April 28th, 2007, at approximately 7:15 pm, victim Melvin Whitaker was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Evergreen Ridge Apartments, located in the 12600 block of Lincoln Ave. SW in the City of Lakewood. Detectives need your help identifying a person of interest in the case. He is described as a black male in his late 30’s or early 40’s, 5’9” tall, medium build, with a beard and glasses. He is associated with a vehicle that is described as a late 1990’s Ford Taurus, silver or gray in color, with possibly a broken rear window.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Derrell Sanders

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

During the early morning hours of Saturday December 2nd, 2006, victim Derrell Sanders was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Nights Inn, located in the 9300 block of South Tacoma Way in the City of Lakewood. The victim was exiting his vehicle in the hotel’s north-side parking lot when he was confronted by an unidentified suspect armed with a handgun. A struggle occurred, and the victim was shot and fatally wounded. The suspect may have stolen items off of the victim after the shooting. The suspect then fled on foot westbound through the parking lot, running toward South Tacoma Way. The suspect is described as an adult male, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and either a ski mask or a bandanna over his face. Lakewood Police detectives are looking for any information regarding the suspect’s identity.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Byran Jones

Age

29

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Beverley Steward-Hill

Age

20

Cause of Death

fire

Info

On Saturday June 24th, 2006 just after 6:00 a.M., A fire occurred at the Castellan West Apartments, located in the 2600 block of 70th Ave. W. In the City of University Place. Inside one of the apartments, investigators found the body of Beverley Ann Steward-Hill. Beverley Ann Steward-Hill was a white female, 20 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes. She lived at the apartment complex with her dog Zeus, who also died in the fire. The cause of the fire and the victim’s death are undetermined, and investigators are treating the case as suspicious. Detectives are looking for any information on the cause of the fire and/or the victim’s death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jamie Bunta

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

Adre'anna Jackson

Age

10

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Lakewood Police detectives and the FBI need your help in finding out what happened to Adre’anna Jackson, a 10-year-old girl from the Tillicum area of Lakewood. She was last seen walking from her family’s apartment on Portland Ave. SW to Tillicum Elementary at 7:45 a.M. On the morning of Friday December 2nd, 2005. Her remains were found on April 4th, 2006, in a vacant lot in the 7500 block of 146th St. SW in the Woodbrook area of Lakewood, approximately 2 miles from her house. Detectives fear her death may have been a result of foul play and are looking for any information regarding this investigation.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Daitwon Young

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lakewood Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Daitwon "Dai Dai" Young, a 19 year old father from Tacoma. At 4:35 p.M. On February 6, 2004, victim Daitwon Young was shot by two unidentified suspects after the suspects kicked in the door to Young's apartment on 84th St. S. In the City of Lakewood. Following the shooting, witnesses saw two unidentified suspects run from the victim's apartment. The suspects are described as black males, 20 to 30 years old, medium build, and wearing dark clothing. One of the suspects was seen wearing dark gloves and carrying a h

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Unidentified Male

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department needs your help to identify the remains of a man, and to help investigators determine how he died and identify any suspects responsible for his death. On June 8th, 2002, a citizen found a human skull dumped alongside a brush pile on a property in the 22300 block of 50th Ave Ct. E. In Spanaway. The skull was believed to have been dumped in that location sometime between April and June of 2002. Investigators have determined that the skull belonged to a man, but were unable to identify the man or determine how old the remains were.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Zyion Handburgh

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Zyion Handburgh and Damon Brown. At 10:20 p.M. On May 24th, 2001, victims Zyion Handburgh and Damon Brown were shot to death by an unidentified suspect as the victims were seated inside of a truck parked in the 18500 block of 14th Ave. E. In Spanaway. At the time of the homicide, the victims' maroon and gray 1980 Ford Ranger had the engine running and the headlights were turned on.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Damon Brown

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Zyion Handburgh and Damon Brown. At 10:20 p.M. On May 24th, 2001, victims Zyion Handburgh and Damon Brown were shot to death by an unidentified suspect as the victims were seated inside of a truck parked in the 18500 block of 14th Ave. E. In Spanaway. At the time of the homicide, the victims' maroon and gray 1980 Ford Ranger had the engine running and the headlights were turned on.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Calvin Blydenburgh

Age

77

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Calvin Blydenburgh, a 77 year-old man from Lakewood. On September 13th, 2001, the body of victim Calvin Blydenburgh was found inside of his apartment in 12800 block of Lincoln Ave. SW in the City of Lakewood. The victim was found lying in his bed, deceased from a gunshot wound to the head. Blydenburgh was last seen alive approximately one week earlier, and detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts and/or persons seen with the victim prior to September 13th, 2001.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Larry Ford

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Larry Ford. At approximately at 5:40 a.M. On July 5th, 2000, a neighbor found the body of victim Larry Ford inside of the doorway to Ford's apartment in the 12500 block of 98th Ave. Ct. SW in the City of Lakewood. Ford had been shot several times by unidentified suspect(s) while opening the front door to his apartment

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Justin Littleton

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lakewood Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19 year-old Justin Littleton and 16 year-old William Pugh III. At 1:00 a.M. On January 9th, 2000, victims Justin Littleton and William Pugh left Littleton's residence heading out for an unknown destination with an unknown purpose. At 2:15 a.M., Littleton and Pugh were shot to death by unidentified suspect on a sidewalk at the Hidden Lake apartment complex on 110th St. SW in the City of Lakewood. The apartment complex is located approximately three blocks from Littleton's residence.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

William Pugh

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Lakewood Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19 year-old Justin Littleton and 16 year-old William Pugh III. At 1:00 a.M. On January 9th, 2000, victims Justin Littleton and William Pugh left Littleton's residence heading out for an unknown destination with an unknown purpose. At 2:15 a.M., Littleton and Pugh were shot to death by unidentified suspect on a sidewalk at the Hidden Lake apartment complex on 110th St. SW in the City of Lakewood. The apartment complex is located approximately three blocks from Littleton's residence.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Ronald Turner

Age

17

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 17 year-old Ronald Turner. At 11:30 p.M. On July 13th, 1999, victim Ronald Turner was walking with a group of people in the 5500 block of Boston Ave. SW in Lakewood, when the group was confronted by a group of unidentified suspects. Multiple gunshots were exchanged between the groups, killing Turner and wounding one of his associates. Detectives believe the shooting may have been motivated by gang activity and/or narcotics activity. Detectives are looking for any information on the identity of the suspects and the identity of any persons who witnessed the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Sierra Chambers

Age

3

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 3 year-old Sierra Chambers. On the early morning of January 11th, 1999, emergency personnel responded to a 911 call of a child who was unable to breathe at an apartment in the 1200 block of 116th St. S. In Parkland. Victim Sierra Chambers was rushed to the hospital, where she died as a result of what was determined to be blunt force trauma. Detectives are looking for any information on the suspect responsible for the murder of Sierra Chambers and the circumstances regarding the injuries that caused her death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeremy Goode

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Jeremy Goode. On June 5th, 1995, the body of victim Jeremy Goode was found inside of a motel room in the abandoned Rainier Motel building located in the 9800 block of South Tacoma Way in Lakewood. The victim had been shot to death by an unidentified suspect several days prior to his body being discovered. Jeremy Goode was a 25 year-old male from the Lake Forest area of California. During 1995 Goode had been following the band the Grateful Dead's tour around the United States, and is believed to have been in the area to attend the Grateful Dead concerts held at the Seattle Center on May 24th, 25th, and 26th of 1995.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Charles Spencer

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Charles "Skippy" Spencer. At 11:30 p.M. On March 22nd, 1995, victim Charles Spencer was shot and killed by unidentified suspects in the driveway of Spencer's residence, located in the 8200 block of Lake St. SW in Lakewood. Investigators believe the victim had just returned home and was exiting his vehicle when he was confronted and shot by the suspect(s). Charles Spencer was rumored to be heavily involved in cocaine distribution and his death may have been a result of a narcotics related robbery or debt.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Steven Polite

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Steven Polite. On the morning of January 28th, 1995, a man's body was found on the playfield of Dower Elementary School in the 7900 block of John Dower Rd. W. In Lakewood. The victim was identified as 34 year-old Steven Polite, a resident of the Parkland area. Investigators determined the victim had been killed on the playfield sometime between midnight and 8:00 a.M. Unidentified suspects had beat the victim to death, likely using some type of object or weapon in the assault. Steven Polite was involved in narcotics and his death may have been a result of failing to pay a drug debt. Detectives are looking for information on any persons seen with Polite on the night of January 27th and/or the early morning of January 28th, 1995.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Karen Bodine

Age

37

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nelson Byerly

Age

50

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

If you have information related to Nelson’s death, contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Rhoades at the Mason County Sheriff's Office at (360) 427-9670 ext. 627 Or through their tip line mcsotips@co.Mason.Wa.Us.

Agency

Mason County Sheriff's Office

Name

Mignon Hensley

Age

21

Cause of Death

Other

Info

Was 9 months pregnant when murdered. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at (360) 748-9286.

Agency

Lewis County Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Garrison

Age

17

Cause of Death

Other

Info

17-Year-old Patricia Garrison was found stabbed in the hospital parking lot on January 5, 1970 in Olympia, Washington. Two days later she died from the 20+ stab wounds and injuries sustained in the attack. Patricia was seen leaving the Seattle First National Bank building around 6:00pm. She was discovered in the hospital parking lot 45 minutes later. According to old records the attack may have happened on Black Lake Boulevard. An 8-inch knife was discovered in Patricia’s car and is believed to be the murder weapon.

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office