1974 Unsolved Homicides

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January 6, 1974

Rita Flowers

155 Northhampton Street

On January 6, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Rear of 155 Northhampton Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Rita Flowers, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rita Flowers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 6, 1974

January 8, 1974

John Moore

Brighton Avenue and Chester Street

On January 8, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brighton Ave and Chester St., Brighton. The victim was later identified as John Moore, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Moore was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 8, 1974

January 11, 1974

Timmie Lee

58 Beach Street

On January 11, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 58 Beach Street, Chinatown. The victim was later identified as Timmie Lee, 19-21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Timmie Lee was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 11, 1974

January 15, 1974

Raymond Haddigan

135 Washington Street

On January 15, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 135 Washington Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Raymond Haddigan, 55-60, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Raymond Haddigan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 15, 1974

January 16, 1974

Luther Singleton

231 West Newton Street

On January 16, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 231 West Newton Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Luther Singleton, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Luther Singleton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 16, 1974

January 22, 1974

Arthur Maguire

71 Dorchester Street

On January 22, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 71 Dorchester Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Arthur Maguire, 47, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur Maguire was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 22, 1974

February 17, 1974

Mary Alice Moore

Hotel Madison Room 1218

On February 17, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Hotel Madison. The victim was later identified as Mary Alice Moore, 25-35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mary Alice Moore was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 17, 1974

February 21, 1974

Alfred Nororangeli

Carney Court

On February 21, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Carney Court, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Alfred Nororangeli, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfred Nororangeli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 21, 1974

February 22, 1974

Gary W. Lloyd

262 Columbia Road, Dorchester

On February 22, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Rear of 262 Columbia Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Gary W. Lloyd, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gary W. Lloyd was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 22, 1974

March 1, 1974

Wesley Aresy

756 Dudley Street

On March 1, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 756 Dudley Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Wesley Aresy, 55, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wesley Aresy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 1, 1974

March 8, 1974

Michael A. Milia

Border and Lexington Streets

On March 8, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Border and Lexington Streets, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Michael A. Milia, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael A. Milia was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 8, 1974

March 24, 1974

Lennie Smith

27 Concord Square

On March 24, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 27 Concord Square. The victim was later identified as Lennie Smith, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lennie Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 24, 1974

April 1, 1974

James Jones

205 Humboldt Ave

On April 1, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 205 Humboldt Ave. The victim was later identified as James Jones, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 1, 1974

April 5, 1974

Carlos Fuentes

1692 Washington Street

On April 5, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1692 Washington Street (sidewalk). The victim was later identified as Carlos Fuentes, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carlos Fuentes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 5, 1974

April 7, 1974

David Andrews, Jr.

35 Hancock Street

On April 7, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 35 Hancock Street Boston. The victim was later identified as David Andrews, Jr., 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David Andrews, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 7, 1974

April 7, 1974

Timothy Manns

69 Holworthy Street

On April 7, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 69 Holworthy Street. The victim was later identified as Timothy Manns, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Timothy Manns was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 7, 1974

April 12, 1974

Robert Duncan

12 Bickford Street

On April 12, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 12 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Robert Duncan, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Duncan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 12, 1974

April 30, 1974

June M. Dephoure

Jamaica Pond

On April 30, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Jamaica Pond. The victim was later identified as June M. Dephoure, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of June M. Dephoure was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 30, 1974

May 21, 1974

Ernest Wilson

33 Regina Road

On May 21, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 33 Regina Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Ernest Wilson, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ernest Wilson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 21, 1974

May 22, 1974

Herman Nick

140 Granite Avenue

On May 22, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 140 Granite Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Herman Nick, 64, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herman Nick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 22, 1974

June 4, 1974

Thomas J. Delorenzo

Buick Sedan, Parked Opp. Putman Street

On June 4, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation in a motor vehicle parked in the area of Putman Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Thomas J. Delorenzo, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas J. Delorenzo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 4, 1974

July 23, 1974

Geraldine Bonnell

354 Broadway

On July 23, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at "Diamond Jim Café", 354 Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Geraldine Bonnell, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Geraldine Bonnell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 23, 1974

July 23, 1974

Gerald Russell

354 Broadway

On July 23, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at "Diamond Jim Café", 354 Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Gerald Russell, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerald Russell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 23, 1974

July 31, 1974

Carlos Lopez

11 Waldren Road

On July 31, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 11 Waldren Road, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Carlos Lopez, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carlos Lopez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 31, 1974

August 25, 1974

Susano Ayala

Dwight and Tremont Streets

On August 25, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Dwight and Tremont Streets. The victim was later identified as Susano Ayala, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Susano Ayala was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 25, 1974

August 28, 1974

Joseph Pini III

Brandon Avenue and Mount Vernon

On August 28, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brandon Ave and Mt. Vernon (Columbia Point Projects). The victim was later identified as Joseph Pini III, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Pini III was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 28, 1974

September 6, 1974

Lawrence Linder

85 Devonshire Street

On September 6, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Third Floor 85 Devonshire Street. The victim was later identified as Lawrence Linder, 57, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lawrence Linder was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 6, 1974

September 19, 1974

Robert Holston

97 Lucerne Street

On September 19, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 97 Lucerne Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Robert Holston, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Holston was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 19, 1974

September 24, 1974

Edwin Edwards

581-A Washington Street

On September 24, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 581-A Washington Street, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Edwin Edwards, 57, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edwin Edwards was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 24, 1974

October 2, 1974

Glen Boughman

170 Bowdoin Street Apartment 2

On October 2, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 170 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Glen Boughman, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Glen Boughman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1974

October 2, 1974

Dorothy Boughman

170 Bowdoin Street Apartment 2

On October 2, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 170 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Dorothy Boughman, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dorothy Boughman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1974

October 2, 1974

Elizabeth Hardiman

170 Bowdoin Street Apartment 2

On October 2, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 170 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth Hardiman, 68, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elizabeth Hardiman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1974

October 10, 1974

John Sindoris

215 Bunker Hill Street

On October 10, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at In front of Bunker Hill Athletic Club - 215 Bunker Hill St. The victim was later identified as John Sindoris, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Sindoris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 10, 1974

October 17, 1974

John Mulkern

430 West Broadway

On October 17, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at In the doorway at 430 West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as John Mulkern, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Mulkern was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 17, 1974

November 3, 1974

Jeffery Fidler

Water and Whopping Streets

On November 3, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Water and Whopping Streets, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Jeffery Fidler, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jeffery Fidler was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 3, 1974

November 4, 1974

Laverne Makeba

Roxbury

On November 4, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed in Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Laverne Makeba, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Laverne Makeba was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 4, 1974

November 9, 1974

Anthony Giorgie

200 North Beacond Street

On November 9, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 200 North Beacond Street, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Anthony Giorgie, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Giorgie was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 9, 1974

November 11, 1974

Melvin Gilbert

Opposite 34 Monpelier Road

On November 11, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Opposite 34 Monpelier Road, Columbia Point. The victim was later identified as Melvin Gilbert, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Melvin Gilbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 11, 1974

November 12, 1974

Francis Mack

72 Tyler Street

On November 12, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Doorway of 72 Tyler Street, China Town. The victim was later identified as Francis Mack, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis Mack was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 12, 1974

November 15, 1974

Lee Siebert

241 W. Newton Street Apt. 11 - 3rd floor

On November 15, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 241 W. Newton Street. The victim was later identified as Lee Siebert, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lee Siebert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 15, 1974

November 21, 1974

Eugene Garcia

Pierpont Road, Entrance to White Stadium

On November 21, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Pierpont Road, Entrance to White Stadium. The victim was later identified as Eugene Garcia, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eugene Garcia was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 21, 1974

December 7, 1974

Elmer Steenrod

Boston Common

On December 7, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Boston Common. The victim was later identified as Elmer Steenrod, and was pronounced deceased. On January 12, 1975, the manner of death of Elmer Steenrod was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 7, 1974

December 7, 1974

Rocco Minichello

Wilton near Intersection of Cambridge Street

On December 7, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Wilton near Intersection of Cambridge Street. The victim was later identified as Rocco Minichello, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rocco Minichello was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 7, 1974

December 7, 1974

Charles Hogan

16 Temple Street

On December 7, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Rooming House, Apt. 6 at 16 Temple Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Charles Hogan, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Hogan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 7, 1974

December 5, 1974

Clemmie Harden

1805 Washington Street, Apartment 408

On December 5, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1805 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Clemmie Harden, 69, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clemmie Harden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 5, 1974

December 13, 1974

Pasquale Marcella

50 Prince Street

On December 13, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at In street opposite 50 Prince Street, North End. The victim was later identified as Pasquale Marcella, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Pasquale Marcella was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 13, 1974

December 18, 1974

Marie Karrell

74 LaGrange Street

On December 18, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Basement Apartment at 74 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Marie Karrell, 59, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marie Karrell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 18, 1974

December 23, 1974

Paul Raymond

266 Commercial Street

On December 23, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 266 Commercial Street, "MY PLACE". The victim was later identified as Paul Raymond, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul Raymond was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 23, 1974

December 23, 1974

Anthony Gioia

266 Commercial Street

On December 23, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 266 Commercial Street, "MY PLACE". The victim was later identified as Anthony Gioia, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Gioia was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 23, 1974

December 29, 1974

John Lynch

18 Carney Court

On December 29, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 18 Carney Ct., Charlestown. The victim was later identified as John Lynch, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Lynch was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 29, 1974

December 30, 1974

Albon Freitas

54 The Fenway

On December 30, 1974, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 54 The Fenway in the vestibule of Boston Con. Music. The victim was later identified as Albon Freitas, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Albon Freitas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 30, 1974