1969 Unsolved Homicides

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January 4, 1969

Pedro Rodriques

73 Rutland Street

On January 4, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 73 Rutland Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Pedro Rodriques, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Pedro Rodriques was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 4, 1969

January 8, 1969

James Donovan

70 Glen Road

On January 8, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 70 Glen Road, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as James Donovan, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Donovan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 8, 1969

February 15, 1969

David Mellman

3 Columbus Avenue

On February 15, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3 Columbus Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as David Mellman, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David Mellman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 15, 1969

March 13, 1969

Carl W. Zwicker

67 Townsend Street

On March 13, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 67 Townsend Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Carl W. Zwicker, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carl W. Zwicker was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 13, 1969

April 18, 1969

James M. Putnam

407 Columbus Avenue

On April 18, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Trauma at 407 Columbus Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as James M. Putnam, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James M. Putnam was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 18, 1969

August 2, 1969

Stephen Pailet

51 Cedar Street

On August 2, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 51 Cedar Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Stephen Pailet, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen Pailet was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 2, 1969

August 4, 1969

Henderson Saddler

1411 Commonwealth Avenue

On August 4, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1411 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Henderson Saddler, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Henderson Saddler was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 4, 1969

August 4, 1969

Milgross Smith

1411 Commonwealth Avenue

On August 4, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1411 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Milgross Smith, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Milgross Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 4, 1969

September 13, 1969

Gary Carotenuti

122 Elm Hill Avenue

On September 13, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 122 Elm Hill Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Gary Carotenuti, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gary Carotenuti was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 13, 1969

September 21, 1969

James Vick

Northampton Street & Washington Street

On September 21, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Northampton Street & Washington Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as James Vick, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Vick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 21, 1969

September 25, 1969

Jack Banno

67 Berkeley Street

On September 25, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at rear of 67 Berkeley Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Jack Banno, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jack Banno was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 25, 1969

October 17, 1969

George Barrett

Kingsdale Street & Warner Street

On October 17, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Kingsdale Street & Warner Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as George Barrett, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Barrett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 17, 1969

October 28, 1969

Darotha Perry

54 Annunciation Road

On October 28, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at rear of 54 Annunciation Road, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Darotha Perry, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Darotha Perry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 28, 1969

November 18, 1969

Donald McGonagle

757 East Seventh Street

On November 18, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 757 East Seventh Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Donald McGonagle, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald McGonagle was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 18, 1969

November 26, 1969

Randolph Anderson

249 Dudley Street

On November 26, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 249 Dudley Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Randolph Anderson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Randolph Anderson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 26, 1969

December 13, 1969

Luther Wright

Harrison Avenue & Traveler Street

On December 13, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Harrison Avenue & Traveler Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Luther Wright, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Luther Wright was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 13, 1969

December 20, 1969

Carmen Martinez

41 Vallor Road

On December 20, 1969, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Trauma at 41 Vallor Road, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Carmen Martinez, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carmen Martinez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 20, 1969