Our greatest resource in solving homicide cases is information from witnesses, family, friends and the community. If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation you can reach out to us in the following ways.
Anonymous
- Crime Stoppers Text-A-Tip Program
- Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-494-TIPS
Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
March 19, 1966
Francis Cavanaugh
7 Hanson Street
On March 19, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at alley rear of 7 Hanson Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Francis Cavanaugh, 53 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis Cavanaugh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 18, 1966
Anthony Marano
Shawmut Avenue & Milford Street
On June 18, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Shawmut Avenue near Milford Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Anthony Marano, 52 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Marano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 26, 1966
Kathryn Murphy
220 Westview Street
On June 26, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 220 Westview Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Kathryn Murphy, 19 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kathryn Murphy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 2, 1966
Edmund O'Brien
G Street & East 8th Street
On July 2, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at G Street & East 8th Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Edmund O'Brien, 45 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edmund O'Brien was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 4, 1966
John F. O'Brien
Alley #705 & rear of 5 Dwight Street
On July 4, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Alley #705 and rear of 5 Dwight Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as John F. O'Brien, 60 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John F. O'Brien was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 2, 1966
George Cyr
Huntington Avenue & Garrison Street
On September 2, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Huntington Avenue & Garrison Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as George Cyr, 29 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Cyr was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 5, 1966
Lindbergh Portfield
453 Columbus Avenue
On September 5, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 453 Columbus Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Lindbergh Portfield, 31 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lindbergh Portfield was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 10, 1966
Edward D. McAllister
90-A Berkeley Street
On September 10, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault at 90-A Berkeley Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Edward D. McAllister, 48 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward D. McAllister was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 13, 1966
Alice Colleton
167 Bourne Street
On September 13, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to an A&B at 167 Bourne Street, Roslindale. The victim was later identified as Alice Colleton, 88 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alice Colleton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 28, 1966
John Jackson
104 Queensbury Street
On September 28, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 104 Queensbury Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as John Jackson, 47 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Jackson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 7, 1966
Katherine Anderson
185 Harvard Street
On October 7, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault - Handbag Snatch at 185 Harvard Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Katherine Anderson, 74 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Katherine Anderson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 29, 1966
Vincent L. French
16 Auburn Street
On October 29, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opposite 16 Auburn Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Vincent L. French , 33 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vincent L. French was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 6, 1966
Joseph Thomas
12 Nonquit Street
On November 6, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault at 12 Nonquit Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Joseph Thomas, 39 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Thomas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 12, 1966
Robert P. Hutchings
844 Summer Street
On November 12, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault & Person Stabbed at alley of 844 Summer Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Robert P. Hutchings, 25 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert P. Hutchings was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1966
Arthur Bratsos
27 - 29 A Street
On November 15, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opposite 27 - 29 A Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Arthur Bratsos, 36 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur Bratsos was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1966
Thomas DePriscio
27 - 29 A Street
On November 15, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opposite 27 - 29 A Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Thomas DePriscio, 24 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas DePriscio was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 10, 1966
Robert F. Meranda
608 Tremont Street
On December 10, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 608 Tremont Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Robert F. Meranda, 26 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert F. Meranda was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 20, 1966
Gladys Perkins
35 Holyoke Street
On December 20, 1966, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 35 Holyoke Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Gladys Perkins, 22 years of age , and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gladys Perkins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.