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
January 12, 1972
Sarah King
10 Aspinwall Road
On January 12, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 10 Aspinwall Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Sarah King, 80, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sarah King was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 14, 1972
Henry F. Nixon
Tremont and Candem Streets
On January 14, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Tremont and Camden Streets. The victim was later identified as Henry F. Nixon, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Henry F. Nixon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 19, 1972
Michael E. Hicks
38 Rosseter Street, Suite 3
On January 19, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 38 Rosseter Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Michael E. Hicks, 2, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael E. Hicks was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 4, 1972
Gerald Sweet
Wilderness Section of Franklin Park
On March 4, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Wilderness Section of Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Gerald Sweet, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerald Sweet was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 31, 1972
Sidney Skinner
856 Blue Hill Avenue
On March 31, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 856 Blue Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as Sidney Skinner, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sidney Skinner was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 10, 1972
Alton Patterson
58 Wheatland Avenue
On May 10, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 58 Wheatland Ave. The victim was later identified as Alton Patterson, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alton Patterson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 24, 1972
Burnett Crawford
19 Station Street
On May 24, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 19 Station Street. The victim was later identified as Burnett Crawford, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Burnett Crawford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 24, 1972
Victor Forbes
38 Norfolk Street
On May 24, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 38 Norfolk Street. The victim was later identified as Victor Forbes, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Victor Forbes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 26, 1972
Willard Cassetty
11 Rutland Square
On May 26, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 11 Rutland Square. The victim was later identified as Willard Cassetty, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Willard Cassetty was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 28, 1972
Robert Jankowski
133 Belgrade Avenue
On May 28, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 133 Belgrade Avenue. The victim was later identified as Robert Jankowski, 3, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Jankowski was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 15, 1972
Warren Jones
16 Yarmouth Street
On June 15, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 16 Yarmouth Street. The victim was later identified as Warren Jones, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Warren Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 26, 1972
George Hurley
Saint Johns Seminary
On July 26, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at St. Williams Hall at Saint Johns Seminary. The victim was later identified as George Hurley, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Hurley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 1, 1972
Abraham Cohen
28 Queensbury Street, Basement Apartment
On August 1, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 28 Queensbury Street. The victim was later identified as Abraham Cohen, 60, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Abraham Cohen was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 7, 1972
Herbert Dalton
617 Harrison Avenue
On August 7, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 617 Harrison Ave. The victim was later identified as Herbert Dalton, 73, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herbert Dalton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 1, 1972
Joseph Milbry
35 Lucerne Street
On September 1, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 35 Lucerne Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph Milbry, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Milbry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 1, 1972
John P. Canali
Clinton Street
On September 1, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Clinton Street. The victim was later identified as John P. Canali, 70, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John P. Canali was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 2, 1972
Walter Kennedy
17 Trotter Court
On September 2, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 17 Trotter Court. The victim was later identified as Walter Kennedy, 80, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Kennedy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 22, 1972
Joseph Strickland
28 Pasadena Road
On September 22, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 28 Pasadena Road. The victim was later identified as Joseph Strickland, 44, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Strickland was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 28, 1972
Thomas Capocci
99 Charles Street
On September 28, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 99 Charles Street. The victim was later identified as Thomas Capocci, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Capocci was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 2, 1972
Booker T. Core
Washington and Oakland Street
On October 2, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Washington and Oakland Street. The victim was later identified as Booker T. Core, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Booker T. Core was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 3, 1972
Mattie Mae Biggs
275 Humboldt Avenue
On October 3, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 275 Humboldt Avenue. The victim was later identified as Mattie Mae Biggs, 55, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mattie Mae Biggs was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 21, 1972
Juan Lorenzi
West Brookline and Tremont Street
On October 21, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at West Brookline and Tremont Street. The victim was later identified as Juan Lorenzi, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan Lorenzi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 2, 1972
Herbert Wheeler
3 Cedar Street
On November 2, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 3 Cedar Street. The victim was later identified as Herbert Wheeler, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herbert Wheeler was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 4, 1972
Kenneth Doyle
110 Chandler Street
On November 4, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 110 Chandler Street. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Doyle, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kenneth Doyle was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 21, 1972
Elijah Massey
772 Huntington Avenue
On November 21, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 772 Huntington Avenue. The victim was later identified as Elijah Massey, 58, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elijah Massey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 22, 1972
Charles Morrow
33 Marcella Street
On November 22, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 33 Marcella Street. The victim was later identified as Charles Morrow, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Morrow was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 22, 1972
Dennis Felton
1154 Boylston Street
On December 22, 1972, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1154 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as Dennis Felton, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dennis Felton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.