1963 Unsolved Homicides

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March 1, 1963

James Smith

29 Wyoming Street

On March 1, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 29 Wyoming Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as James Smith, 32 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 1, 1963

March 8, 1963

Gulio Gomes

315 Roxbury Street

On March 8, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 315 Roxbury Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Gulio Gomes, 20 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gulio Gomes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 8, 1963

May 10, 1963

Mary Currie

20 Lincoln Street

On May 10, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a A&B at rear 20 Lincoln Street, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Mary Currie, 45 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mary Currie was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 1963

May 18, 1963

Arthur Holston

1822 Washington Street

On May 18, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1822 Washington Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Arthur Holston, 32 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur Holston was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 18, 1963

May 25, 1963

Arthur Williams

265 Warren Street

On May 25, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 265 Warren Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Arthur Williams, 29 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 25, 1963

October 3, 1963

Harold Tuttle

130 Pembroke Street

On October 3, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at rear 130 Pembroke Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Harold Tuttle, 69 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harold Tuttle was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 3, 1963

October 27, 1963

Joseph Thibault

21 Worcester Street

On October 27, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 21 Worcester Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Thibault, 55 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Thibault was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 27, 1963

December 4, 1963

Lawrence Dixon

Green Street MBTA Station

On December 4, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Green Street (MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Lawrence Dixon, 52 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lawrence Dixon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 4, 1963

December 23, 1963

David Shriber

60 Harrison Avenue

On December 23, 1963, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault at 60 Harrison Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as David Shriber, 60 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David Shriber was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 23, 1963