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- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
January 16, 1971
Regoberto Vega
Boston City Hospital
On January 16, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Boston City Hospital. The victim was later identified as Regoberto Vega, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Regoberto Vega was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 7, 1971
Barbara Diane Reid, AKA Catherine "Cat" Johnson
413 Massachusetts Avenue
On February 7, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 413 Massachusetts Avenue. The victim was later identified as Barbara Diane Reid, AKA Catherine "Cat" Johnson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Barbara Diane Reid was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 17, 1971
Joseph Brazil
61 Monument Street
On February 17, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 61 Monument Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph Brazil, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Brazil was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 23, 1971
Kenneth Hunter
56 Crestwood Park
On February 23, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 56 Crestwood Park. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Hunter, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kenneth Hunter was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 28, 1971
Pedro J. Vasquez
505 Warren Street
On February 28, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 505 Warren Street. The victim was later identified as Pedro J. Vasquez, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Pedro J. Vasquez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 1, 1971
Theresa M. French
219 Lamartine Street
On March 1, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 219 Lamartine Street. The victim was later identified as Theresa M. French, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Theresa M. French was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 1, 1971
Donna Daley
219 Lamartine Street
On March 1, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 219 Lamartine Street. The victim was later identified as Donna Daley, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donna Daley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 15, 1971
Daniel Flaherty
154 Bunker Hill Street
On March 15, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 154 Bunker Hill Street. The victim was later identified as Daniel Flaherty, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Daniel Flaherty was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 20, 1971
Charles Ogelsbey
8 Pine Street
On March 20, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 8 Pine Street. The victim was later identified as Charles Ogelsbey, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Ogelsbey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 22, 1971
Karen Knapp
382 Riverway Street, Apartment 4
On March 22, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 382 Riverway Street. The victim was later identified as Karen Knapp, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Karen Knapp was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 28, 1971
William O'Sullivan
265 Savin Hill Avenue
On March 28, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 265 Savin Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as William O'Sullivan, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William O'Sullivan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 10, 1971
Marvin A. Alford
475 Centre Street
On April 10, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 475 Centre Street. The victim was later identified as Marvin A. Alford, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marvin A. Alford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 10, 1971
George H. Matthews
3 Akron Street
On April 10, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3 Akron Street. The victim was later identified as George H. Matthews, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George H. Matthews was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 12, 1971
Teresa Guarino
Boston Parks and Recreation Department
On April 12, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Teresa Guarino, 55-65 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Teresa Guarino was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 27, 1971
Conrado Rodriguez
525 Huntington Avenue
On April 27, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 525 Huntington Ave. The victim was later identified as Conrado Rodriguez, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Conrado Rodriguez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 11, 1971
Benjamin Talbert
1118 Blue Hill Avenue
On May 11, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1118 Blue Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as Benjamin Talbert, 14, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Benjamin Talbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 12, 1971
Pearl Greene
105 Lawrence Avenue
On May 12, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 105 Lawrence Ave. The victim was later identified as Pearl Greene, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Pearl Greene was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 16, 1971
Woodrow Harvey
638 Tremont Street
On May 16, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 638 Tremont Street. The victim was later identified as Woodrow Harvey, 55, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Woodrow Harvey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 19, 1971
William Jakes
604 Parker Street
On May 19, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 604 Parker Street. The victim was later identified as William Jakes, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Jakes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 26, 1971
Richard Cole
Hemenway and Forysthe Street
On May 26, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Hemenway and Forsythe Street. The victim was later identified as Richard Cole, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard Cole was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 12, 1971
Jessie Tatum
56 Highland Street
On June 12, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 56 Highland Street. The victim was later identified as Jessie Tatum, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jessie Tatum was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 9, 1971
Leslie Mayes
577 Massachusetts Avenue
On July 9, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 577 Massachusetts Ave. The victim was later identified as Leslie Mayes, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leslie Mayes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 9, 1971
Dorothy Jefferson
380 Columbus Avenue
On July 9, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 380 Columbus Ave. The victim was later identified as Dorothy Jefferson, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dorothy Jefferson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 21, 1971
James Pryor
Dudley Street
On July 21, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Dudley Street. The victim was later identified as James Pryor, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Pryor was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 2, 1971
Albert Stowe
36 Wentworth Street
On August 2, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 36 Wentworth Street. The victim was later identified as Albert Stowe, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Albert Stowe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 13, 1971
Harry Bendrel
Berkley and Stuart Streets
On August 13, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Berkley and Stuart Streets. The victim was later identified as Harry Bendrel, 65, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harry Bendrel was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 18, 1971
Robert Lafluer
92 Armandin Street
On August 18, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 92 Armandin Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Lafluer, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Lafluer was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 22, 1971
Celeste Jones
Herald and Shawmut Avenue
On August 22, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Herald and Shawmut Ave. The victim was later identified as Celeste Jones, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Celeste Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 27, 1971
Joseph Jones
Washington Street
On August 27, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph Jones, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 29, 1971
David S. Majors
Hunneman Street
On August 29, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Hunneman Street. The victim was later identified as David S. Majors, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David S. Majors was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 29, 1971
Robert Stoutley
1777 Washington Street
On August 29, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1777 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Stoutley, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Stoutley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 2, 1971
Thomas A. Chafe
Old Colony Avenue and O'Callahan Way
On September 2, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Old Colony Avenue and O'Callahan Way. The victim was later identified as Thomas A. Chafe, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas A. Chafe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 4, 1971
Vickie Harbin
20-24 Avery Street
On September 4, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 20-24 Avery Street. The victim was later identified as Vickie Harbin, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vickie Harbin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 13, 1971
Robert Brunaccini
Glenn Lane
On September 13, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Glenn Lane. The victim was later identified as Robert Brunaccini, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Brunaccini was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 16, 1971
Herbert Wade
664 Dudley Street
On September 16, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 664 Dudley Street. The victim was later identified as Herbert Wade, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herbert Wade was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 20, 1971
Roger Summers
12 Porter Street
On September 20, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 12 Porter Street. The victim was later identified as Roger Summers, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Roger Summers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 25, 1971
Kerrin Jackson
113 Ellington Street
On September 25, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 113 Ellington Street. The victim was later identified as Kerrin Jackson, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kerrin Jackson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 3, 1971
Jesse Sowell
213 West Canton Street
On October 3, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 213 West Canton Street. The victim was later identified as Jesse Sowell, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jesse Sowell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 5, 1971
Joseph Iandoli
Canal and Traverse Streets
On October 5, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Canal and Traverse Streets. The victim was later identified as Joseph Iandoli, 76, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Iandoli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 9, 1971
William Henry, Jr.
24 Linwood Square
On October 9, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 24 Linwood Square. The victim was later identified as William Henry, Jr., 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Henry, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 15, 1971
Joseph Sims
38 Dartmouth Street
On October 15, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 38 Dartmouth Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph Sims, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Sims was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 16, 1971
Paul M. Desmond
265 Main Street
On October 16, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 265 Main Street. The victim was later identified as Paul M. Desmond, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul M. Desmond was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 23, 1971
Donald C. Rhoads
464 Huntington Avenue
On October 23, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 464 Huntington Ave. The victim was later identified as Donald C. Rhoads, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald C. Rhoads was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 23, 1971
Fred Gear
124 Ellington Street
On October 23, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 124 Ellington Street. The victim was later identified as Fred Gear, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Fred Gear was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 28, 1971
James F. Noonan
540 E Street
On October 28, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 540 E Street. The victim was later identified as James F. Noonan, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James F. Noonan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 1, 1971
Robert L. Veal
664 Dudley Street
On November 1, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 664 Dudley Street. The victim was later identified as Robert L. Veal, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert L. Veal was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1971
Henry Jones
426 Massachusetts Avenue
On November 15, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 426 Massachusetts Ave. The victim was later identified as Henry Jones, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Henry Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1971
Barbara Heard
127 Washington Street
On November 15, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 127 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Barbara Heard, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Barbara Heard was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 17, 1971
Harvey Lee Horsley
118 Talbot Avenue
On November 17, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 118 Talbot Ave. The victim was later identified as Harvey Lee Horsley, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harvey Lee Horsley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 19, 1971
Joseph Johnson
The Ball and Bat Tavern
On November 19, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at The Ball and Bat Tavern. The victim was later identified as Joseph Johnson, 58, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 24, 1971
Carolyn Manglois
Fenway Gardens
On November 24, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Fenway Gardens. The victim was later identified as Carolyn Manglois, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carolyn Manglois was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 7, 1971
James W. Christian
71 Prentiss Street
On December 7, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 71 Prentiss Street. The victim was later identified as James W. Christian, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James W. Christian was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 17, 1971
Frank Burch
1803 Washington Street
On December 17, 1971, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1803 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Frank Burch, 54, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frank Burch was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.