1964 Unsolved Homicides

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Anonymous

Known

  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

May 4, 1964

Francis Benjamin

3 McDonough Way

On May 4, 1964, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 3 McDonough Way, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Francis Benjamin, 32 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis Benjamin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 4, 1964

August 12, 1964

Louis Freeman

335 Bennington Street

On August 12, 1964, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault at 335 Bennington Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Louis Freeman, 68 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Louis Freeman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 12, 1964

August 20, 1964

Wilfred Delaney

Boston Harbor by Pier #9

On August 20, 1964, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault at Boston Harbor by Pier #9 Charlestown . The victim was later identified as Wilfred Delaney, 28 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wilfred Delaney was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 20, 1964

December 28, 1964

George E. Ashe

East Lenox Street & Harrison Avenue

On December 28, 1964, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot & Person Stabbed at East Lenox Street & Harrison Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as George E. Ashe, 41 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George E. Ashe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 28, 1964