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
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Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
February 22, 1977
Virginia Torence
1048 Blue Hill Avenue
On February 22, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma In a field in the rear of 1048 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Virginia Torence, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Virginia Torence was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 14, 1977
Phillip DiMatteo
78 Salem at Stillman Street
On March 14, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed in front of 78 Salem at Stillman Street. The victim was later identified as Phillip DiMatteo and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Phillip DiMatteo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 23, 1977
John Munroe
MBTA Suffolk Downs Parking Lot
On March 23, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Northeast corner of MBTA Suffolk Downs Parking Lot. The victim was later identified as John Munroe, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Munroe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 11, 1977
Gilbert LaBelle
2193 Commonwealth Avenue
On April 11, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2193 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton (City Bank and Trust). The victim was later identified as Gilbert LaBelle, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gilbert LaBelle was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 22, 1977
Henry Sams
20 East Brookline Street
On April 22, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 20 East Brookline Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Henry Sams, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Henry Sams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 24, 1977
Frank Leroy Bailey
300 Mass Ave
On April 24, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot In front of 300 Mass Ave (in a m/v). The victim was later identified as Frank Leroy Bailey, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frank LeroyBailey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 28, 1977
Bernard Doherty
129 Chelsea Street
On April 28, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Rear of 129 Chelsea Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Bernard Doherty, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bernard Doherty was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 03, 1977
Joseph Cremens
40 Woodward Street
On May 03, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 40 Woodward Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Cremens, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Cremens was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 27, 1977
Jesus O. Ortiz
107 Zeigler Street
On May 27, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 107 Zeigler Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Jesus O. Ortiz, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jesus O. Ortiz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 07, 1977
Judy Belfrey
59 Burbank Stree
On June 07, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 59 Burbank Street. The victim was later identified as Judy Belfrey, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Judy Belfrey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 22, 1977
Pauline A. Terry
Symphony MBTA Station
On July 22, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Symphony MBTA Station, Inbound. The victim was later identified as Pauline A. Terry, 15, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Pauline A. Terry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 23, 1977
William Galvin
85 Smith Street
On July 23, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma In front of 85 Smith Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as William Galvin, 60, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Galvin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 29, 1977
Jerry Curtis Johnson
100 Seaver Street
On August 29, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 100 Seaver Street, Roxbury (outside on front steps). The victim was later identified as Jerry Curtis Johnson, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jerry Curtis Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 09, 1977
Irving B. Reinherz
98 Nightingale Street
On September 09, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 98 Nightingale Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Irving B. Reinherz, 55, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Irving B. Reinherz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 19, 1977
Gary Brunette
2 McKay Place
On September 19, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2 McKay Place, East Boston, on the sidewalk. The victim was later identified as Gary Brunette, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gary Brunette was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 30, 1977
Guy B. Berger
331 Poplar Street
On September 30, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 331 Poplar Street, Roslindale - in a m/v. The victim was later identified as Guy B. Berger, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Guy B. Berger was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 15, 1977
John Conant
Deblois Street
On October 15, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Deblois Street off Shawmut Ave near West Springfield. The victim was later identified as John Conant, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Conant was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 24, 1977
Eugene Haynes
2 Ditmus Court
On October 24, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2 Ditmus Court, Roxbury on the sidewalk. The victim was later identified as Eugene Haynes and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eugene Haynes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 24, 1977
James Parker
9 Faulkner Street
On November 24, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Rear of 9 Faulkner Street, Dorchester (on the bus-way). The victim was later identified as James Parker, 56, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Parker was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 03, 1977
William Hughes
90 Elmer Road
On December 03, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 90 Elmer Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as William Hughes, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Hughes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 04, 1977
John H. MacDougall
Lomasney Way
On December 04, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Lomasney Way near Staniford Street, Boston in the street. The victim was later identified as John H. MacDougall, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John H. MacDougall was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 12, 1977
Alton Hardaway
1533 Columbia Avenue
On December 12, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1533 Columbia Avenue, Roxbury (Shell Gas Station). The victim was later identified as Alton Hardaway, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alton Hardaway was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 17, 1977
Mario Marzano
984 Saratoga Street
On December 17, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 984 Saratoga Street, East Boston (outside "Mike's Barber Shop"). The victim was later identified as Mario Marzano, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mario Marzano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.er.
December 22, 1977
Bernard Blaine
17 Edgewater Drive
On December 22, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 17 Edgewater Drive, Mattapan (Blanchard's Parking Lot). The victim was later identified as Bernard Blaine, 63, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bernard Blaine was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 24, 1977
Frederick Wyman
Blue Hill Avenue and Esmond Street
On December 24, 1977, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Blue Hill Avenue and Esmond Street (Mattapan Wine and Liquor Store, 782 Blue Hill Ave). The victim was later identified as Frederick Wyman, 62, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frederick Wyman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.