1978 Unsolved Homicides

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  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

January 04, 1978

Roland Bell

100 Olney Street

On January 04, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 100 Olney Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Roland Bell, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Roland Bell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 04, 1978

February 25, 1978

Vincent Alexander

Causeway Street

On February 25, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Friend Street at Causeway Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Vincent Alexander, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vincent Alexander was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 25, 1978

March 13, 1978

Annie L. Brown

93 Brook Avenue

On March 13, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 93 Brook Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Annie L. Brown, 58, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Annie L. Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 13, 1978

April 07, 1978

Joseph Cardinale

202 Maverick Street

On April 07, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Airway Café, 202 Maverick Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Cardinale, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Cardinale was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 07, 1978

April 11, 1978

Mark Burns

21 Trenton Street

On April 11, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 21 Trenton Street East Boston. The victim was later identified as Mark Burns, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mark Fire was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 11, 1978

April 15, 1978

Robert Lowe

370 C South Boston

On April 15, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 370 C South Boston. The victim was later identified as Robert Lowe, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Lowe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 15, 1978

April 22, 1978

Mitchell Johnson

Park Square

On April 22, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Park Square, Providence Street. The victim was later identified as Mitchell Johnson, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mitchell Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 22, 1978

May 04, 1978

Ricardo Consalvi

100 Boylston Street

On May 04, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 100 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as Michael Ricardo Consalvi, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Ricardo Consalvi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 04, 1978

June 02, 1978

Ralph Monteiro

Warren & Ziegler Street

On June 02, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Warren & Ziegler Street. The victim was later identified as Ralph Monteiro, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ralph Monteiro was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 02, 1978

June 09, 1978

Herbert Nesmith

11 Frontennac Street

On June 09, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 11 Frontennac Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Herbert Nesmith, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herbert Nosemith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 09, 1978

June 18, 1978

Louis Landrum

50 Bataan Court

On June 18, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 50 Bataan Court, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Louis Landrum, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Louis Landrum was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 18, 1978

June 25, 1978

William Howland

1828 Dorchester Avenue

On June 25, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 1828 Dorchester Avenue. The victim was later identified as William Howland, 8, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Howland was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 25, 1978

June 28, 1978

Peter Meroth

105 Summer Street

On June 28, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 105 Summer Street, Boston (The Blackfriars Pub). The victim was later identified as Peter Meroth, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Peter Meroth was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1978

June 28, 1978

Vincent Solomonte

105 Summer Street

On June 28, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 105 Summer Street, Boston (The Blackfriars Pub). The victim was later identified as Vincent Solomonte, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vincent Solomonte was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1978

June 28, 1978

Freddy Delavega

105 Summer Street

On June 28, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 105 Summer Street, Boston (The Blackfriars Pub). The victim was later identified as Freddy Delavega, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Freddy Delavega was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1978

June 28, 1978

Charles Nogarian

105 Summer Street

On June 28, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 105 Summer Street, Boston (The Blackfriars Pub). The victim was later identified as Charles Nogarian, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Nogarian was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1978

June 28, 1978

John A. Kelly

105 Summer Street

On June 28, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 105 Summer Street, Boston (The Blackfriars Pub). The victim was later identified as John A. Kelly, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John A. Kelly was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1978

June 30, 1978

L. C. McCuller

205 Blue Hill Avenue

On June 30, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 205 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as L. C. McCuller, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of L. C. McCuller was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 30, 1978

July 10, 1978

Jose Suarez Rivera

Franklin Park

On July 10, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Bridle Path, Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Jose Suarez Rivera, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Suarez Rivera was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 10, 1978

July 17, 1978

Margaret Austin

Temple Place & Washington Street

On July 17, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Temple Place & Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Margaret Austin, 73, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Margaret Austin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 17, 1978

August 24, 1978

Charles Flynn

Ruggles & Forsythe Street

On August 24, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Ruggles & Forsythe Street. The victim was later identified as Charles Flynn, 66, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Flynn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 24, 1978

September 01, 1978

Bobbie Smith

69 Homestead Street

On September 01, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 69 Homestead Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Bobbie Smith, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bobbie Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 01, 1978

September 07, 1978

Lee Cleave Prince

5 Belvoir Road

On September 07, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 5 Belvoir Road, Col. Pt. The victim was later identified as Lee Cleave Prince, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lee Cleave Prince was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 07, 1978

October 20, 1978

Joseph DiRusso

251 Causeway Street

On October 20, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed & Person Shot at On the Street in front of 251 Causeway Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph DiRusso, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph DiRusso was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 20, 1978

November 04, 1978

Joseph DiFronzo

333 Hanover Street

On November 04, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot In front of 333 Hanover Street. The victim was later identified as Joseph DiFronzo, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph DiFronzo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 04, 1978

December 24, 1978

Jose Antonio Joseph

3089 Washington Street

On December 24, 1978, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3089 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Jose Antonio Joseph, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Antonio Joseph was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 24, 1978