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Anonymous
- Crime Stoppers Text-A-Tip Program
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Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
January 12, 1970
Kathy Singleton
1268 Columbus Avenue
On January 12, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1268 Columbus Avenue Boston. The victim was later identified as Kathy Singleton, 22 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Singleton, Kathy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 11, 1970
Thomas J. Ballou
Jefferson Avenue
On February 11, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Jefferson Avenue, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Thomas J. Ballou, 39 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas J. Ballou was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
March 6, 1970
James Murphy
135 Commonwealth Avenue
On March 6, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 135 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as James Murphy, 37 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Murphy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 12, 1970
James Bachman
85 Heath Street
On April 12, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 85 Heath Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as James Bachman, 23 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Bachman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 14, 1970
Boston Johnson
125 West Concord Street
On April 14, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 125 West Concord Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Boston Johnson, 49 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Boston Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 11, 1970
Ruth Weinstein
463 Shawmut Avenue
On April 11, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 463 Shawmut Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Ruth Weinstein, 65 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ruth Weinstein was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 29, 1970
Charles Aznavoorian
248 Bunker Hill Street
On April 29, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 248 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Charles Aznavoorian, 68 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Aznavoorian was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 7, 1970
Agnes Cummings
Homestead Street & Walnut Avenue
On April 7, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to an Assault and Battery at Homestead Street & Walnut Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Agnes Cummings, 60 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Agnes Cummings was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 8, 1970
Alex Goldberg
41 Almont Street
On May 8, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 41 Almont Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Alex Goldberg, 64 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alex Goldberg was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 10, 1970
Estelle Penn
34 Yarmouth Street
On May 10, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at rear 34 Yarmouth Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Estelle Penn, 43 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Estelle Penn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 26, 1970
Kevin Donovan
613 Parker Street
On April 26, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 613 Parker Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Kevin Donovan, 15 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Donovan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 26, 1970
Harold H. Bechford
51 Elm Hill Avenue
On August 26, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 51 Elm Hill Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Harold H. Bechford, 42 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harold H. Bechford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 31, 1970
William F. McCarthy
118 Bunker Hill Street
On August 31, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 118 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as William F. McCarthy, 27 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William F. McCarthy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 31, 1970
Thomas M. Hagerty
Monument Street
On August 31, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Monument Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Thomas M. Hagerty, 28 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas M. Hagerty was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 25, 1970
Bertha Jewell
94 Pembroke Street
On August 25, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 94 Pembroke Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Bertha Jewell, 73 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bertha Jewell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 2, 1970
Walter J. Stowell
Warren Avenuee
On September 2, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Warren Avenue, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Walter J. Stowell, 52 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter J. Stowell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 3, 1970
James Costa
Portland Street & Causeway Street
On September 3, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Portland Street & Causeway Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as James Costa, 19 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Costa was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 18, 1970
Betsy Lee Sellner
42A Northern Avenue
On September 18, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at opposite 42A Northern Avenue, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Betsy Lee Sellner, 22 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Betsy Lee Sellner was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 19, 1970
James B. Newman
9 Mishawum Street
On September 19, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 9 Mishawum Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as James B. Newman, 59 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James B. Newman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 27, 1970
John H. O'Brien
Chelsea Street
On September 27, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Chelsea Street at Day Square, East Boston. The victim was later identified as John H. O'Brien, 30 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John H. O'Brien was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 28, 1970
Lawrence Miller
77 Bedford Street
On September 28, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 77 Bedford Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Lawrence Miller, 38 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lawrence Miller was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 4, 1970
Frank J. Richardson
56 Humboldt Court
On October 4, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 56 Humboldt Court, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Frank J. Richardson, 24 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frank J. Richardson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 5, 1970
Van Sturdivant
410 Massachusetts Avenue
On August 5, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 410 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Van Sturdivant, 23 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Van Sturdivant was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 29, 1970
Nicholas Stevens
854 Huntington Avenue
On October 29, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 854 Huntington Avenue, Boston. The victim was later identified as Nicholas Stevens, 65 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nicholas Stevens was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 4, 1970
Cecil Mayo Slatton
99 Monticello Avenue
On November 4, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 99 Monticello Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Cecil Mayo Slatton, 50 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cecil Mayo Slatton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1970,
William Brinkley
Blue Hill Avenue
On November 15, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Blue Hill Avenue near Brunswick Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as William Brinkley, 19 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Brinkley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 17, 1970
Dorothy Kirchick
44 Slayton Way
On November 17, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 44 Slayton Way, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Dorothy Kirchick, 65 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dorothy Kirchick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 2, 1970
Angelo Passicers
30 Hanson Street
On December 2, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 30 Hanson Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Angelo Passicers, 79 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Angelo Passicers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 4, 1970
Donald McEachern
56 Dorchester Street
On December 4, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 56 Dorchester Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Donald McEachern, 32 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald McEachern was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 12, 1970
John F. Allen Jr.
Greenwood Street
On December 12, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Greenwood Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as John F. Allen Jr., 40 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John F. Allen Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 17, 1970
Elizabeth Jackson
88 Lucerne Street
On December 17, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at rear 88 Lucerne Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth Jackson, 22 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elizabeth Jackson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 17, 1970
Debbie Chariton
14 Bellvista Road
On December 17, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 14 Bellvista Road, Allston. The victim was later identified as Debbie Chariton, 18 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Debbie Chariton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 21, 1970
Ronald Hubbard
44 Humboldt Avenue
On December 21, 1970, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 44 Humboldt Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ronald Hubbard, 30–40 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronald Hubbard was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.