Pe Ell, WA Area Cold Cases
Name
Charles FiveashAge
40Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 thatAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Christopher VirdellAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 withAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Adrian SerranoAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 WhitakerAge
39Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 SandersAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Adre'anna JacksonAge
10Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 YoungAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 hAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Calvin BlydenburghAge
77Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 FordAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 apartmentAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Justin LittletonAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 PughAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 TurnerAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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
Mignon HensleyAge
21Cause of Death
OtherInfo
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
Jeremy GoodeAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 SpencerAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
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 PoliteAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
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 BodineAge
37Cause of Death
Ligature/StrangulationInfo
Agency
Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Name
Nelson ByerlyAge
50Cause of Death
Gun/FirearmInfo
If you have information related to Nelsonâs 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
Patricia GarrisonAge
17Cause of Death
OtherInfo
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 Patricias car and is believed to be the murder weapon.Agency
Thurston County Sheriff's Office