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
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Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
January 6, 1968
Elizabeth Dixon
Brunswick Street & Normandy Street
On January 6, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brunswick Street & Normandy Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth Dixon, 19 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elizabeth Dixon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 6, 1968
Douglas Barrett
Brunswick Street & Normandy Street
On January 6, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brunswick Street & Normandy Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Douglas Barrett, 17 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Douglas Barrett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 6, 1968
Herbert Smith
Brunswick Street & Normandy Street
On January 6, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brunswick Street & Normandy Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Herbert Smith, 52 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herbert Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 15, 1968
Victor Lozzi
221 Minot Street
On January 15, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at rear 221 Minot Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Victor Lozzi, 27 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Victor Lozzi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 19, 1968
Peter J. Papoulias
1-3 Chelsea Street
On February 19, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1-3 Chelsea Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Peter J. Papoulias, 47 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Peter J. Papoulias was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 8, 1968
Brian McMahon
2 Joyce Hayes Way
On March 8, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 2 Joyce Hayes Way, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Brian McMahon, 27 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brian McMahon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 17, 1968
Joseph Massie
2855 Washington Street
On March 17, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2855 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Joseph Massie, 47 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Massie was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 17, 1968
Anne Masse
2855 Washington Street
On March 17, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2855 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Anne Masse, 28 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anne Masse was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 10, 1968
Ronald Ferdinand
779 Tremont Street
On April 10, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 779 Tremont Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Ronald Ferdinand, 25 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronald Ferdinand was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 15, 1968
Julia Clapp
749 Shawmut Avenue
On April 15, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 749 Shawmut Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Julia Clapp, 60 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Julia Clapp was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 19, 1968
Gertrude Briggs
60 New Heath Street
On April 19, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 60 New Heath Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Gertrude Briggs, 66 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gertrude Briggs was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 4, 1968
Fred Dunbar
96 Wayland Street
On May 4, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 96 Wayland Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Fred Dunbar, 20 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Fred Dunbar was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 8, 1968
John Reid
51 Cedar Street
On May 8, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at opposite 51 Cedar Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as John Reid, 58 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Reid was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 11, 1968
Francis Kane
33 East Berkeley Street
On May 11, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at rear 33 East Berkeley Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Francis Kane, 63 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis Kane was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 19, 1968
William Kearney
2308 - 2326 Washington Street
On May 19, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at alley 2308 - 2326 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as William Kearney, 54 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Kearney was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 20, 1968
Hyman Swetzoff
47 Winchester Street
On May 20, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 47 Winchester Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Hyman Swetzoff, 45 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hyman Swetzoff was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 1, 1968
Andras Frecska
1 Intervale Street
On June 1, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 11 Intervale Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Andras Frecska, 34 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andras Frecska was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 7, 1968
Betha Segal
93 Willowwood Street
On June 7, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a A&B at 93 Willowwood Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Betha Segal, 62 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Betha Segal was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 9, 1968
Charles Wesley Sr.
29 Casltlegate Road
On June 9, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 29 Casltlegate Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Charles Wesley Sr., 75 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Wesley Sr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 9, 1968
Bruce Edwards
50 Circuit Street
On June 9, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 50 Circuit Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Bruce Edwards, 20 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bruce Edwards was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 11, 1968
John E. Anderson
117 East Berkeley Street
On June 11, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault at 117 East Berkeley Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as John E. Anderson, 60 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John E. Anderson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 18, 1968
Biagi Lentini
Florence Street & Cummings Highway
On June 18, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Florence Street & Cummings Highway, Roslindale. The victim was later identified as Biagi Lentini, 76 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Biagi Lentini was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 30, 1968
Michael J. Farrell
538 Commonwealth Avenue
On June 30, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 538 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Michael J. Farrell, 20 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael J. Farrell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 9, 1968
Robert Greene
483 Tremont Street
On July 9, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 483 Tremont Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Robert Greene, 32 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Greene was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 10, 1968
Larry MaGee
1784 Washington Street
On July 10, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1784 Washington Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Larry MaGee, 18 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Larry MaGee was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 16, 1968
Francis V. Collins
160 Saint Botolph Street
On August 16, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 160 Saint Botolph Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Francis V. Collins, 57 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis V. Collins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 18, 1968
Emily Bradley
110 Harrison Avenue
On August 18, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1110 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Emily Bradley, 40 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Emily Bradley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 26, 1968
Kathleen Lincoln
77 Park Drive
On August 26, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a A&B at 77 Park Drive Boston. The victim was later identified as Kathleen Lincoln, 67 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kathleen Lincoln was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 13, 1968
Eddie Rivers
133 Causeway Street
On September 13, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 133 Causeway Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Eddie Rivers, 35 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eddie Rivers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 2, 1968
William Brown
Dudley Street
On October 2, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Dudley Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as William Brown, 58 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 5, 1968
Arthur T. PeFire
416 Commercial Street
On October 5, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 416 Commercial Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Arthur T. PeFire, 27 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur T. PeFire was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 6, 1968
Joseph Santy
56 West Dedham Street
On October 6, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 56 West Dedham Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Santy, 69 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Santy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 8, 1968
Shirley Feehan
28 Hanson Street
On November 8, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a A&B at 28 Hanson Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Shirley Feehan, 31 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Shirley Feehan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 23, 1968
Patrol Officer Charles McNabb
1214 Commonwealth Avenue
On November 23, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1214 Commonwealth Avenue Allston. The victim was later identified as Patrolman Charles McNabb, 36 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patrolman Charles McNabb was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 26, 1968
Roberta Regan
36 Lewis Wharf
On November 26, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Drowning at 36 Lewis Wharf / Boston Harbor. The victim was later identified as Roberta Regan, 23 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Roberta Regan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 13, 1968
John Myers
302 Eustis Street
On December 13, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 302 Eustis Street, Rioxbury. The victim was later identified as John Myers, 16 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Myers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 20, 1968
Ronald P. Doe
Front Street
On December 20, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Front Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Ronald P. Doe, 25 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronald P. Doe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 23, 1968
Daniel Wright
18 Warren Street
On December 23, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 18 Warren Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Daniel Wright, 33 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Daniel Wright was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 24, 1968
J.C. Byrd
Wellington Street & Columbus Avenue
On December 24, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Wellington Street & Columbus Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as J.C. Byrd, 26 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of J.C. Byrd was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 26, 1968
Charles Johnson
Kenilworth Street
On December 26, 1968, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Kenilworth Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Charles Johnson, 63 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.