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 14, 1980
Albert J. Musial
147 Liverpool Street
On January 14, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot, Stabbing at 147 Liverpool Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Albert J. Musial, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Albert J. Musial was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 21, 1980
John H. Ryan,
31 Baird Street
On January 21, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 31 Baird Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as John H. Ryan, 60, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John H. Ryan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 30, 1980
Stephen R. Hughes
55 Old Landing Way
On January 30, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 55 Old Landing Way, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Stephen R. Hughes, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen R. Hughes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 23, 1980
Louis Cardinale
263 Webster Street
On February 23, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma, Stabbing at 263 Webster Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Louis Cardinale, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Louis Cardinale was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 03, 1980
Alfred J. Marzano
160 Waldemar Avenue
On March 03, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 160 Waldemar Avenue, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Alfred J. Marzano, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfred J. Marzano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 07, 1980
Robert Wilshire
36 Alpha Road
On March 07, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at rear of 36 Alpha Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Robert Wilshire, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Wilshire was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 20, 1980
James Cummings
62 Beechland Street
On March 20, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 62 Beechland Street, Roxlindale. The victim was later identified as James Cummings, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Cummings was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 21, 1980
James Foster
Lawn Street
On March 21, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Lawn Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as James Foster, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Foster was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 07, 1980
Edward Clemons
91 Glen Street
On April 07, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 91 Glen Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Edward Clemons, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward Clemons was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 13, 1980
Louis R. Litif
M & E 2nd Street
On April 13, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at M & E 2nd Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Louis R. Litif, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Louis R. Litif was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 18, 1980
Jerome McKenny
A & West 4th Streets
On April 18, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 54 Thayer Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Jerome McKenny, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jerome McKenny was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 19, 1980
Jack Patterson
4 1/2 Centre Street
On April 19, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 1/2 Centre Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Jack Patterson, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jack Patterson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 19, 1980
Bernard Cummings
35 Elden Street
On April 19, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 35 Elden Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Bernard Cummings, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bernard Cummings was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 21, 1980
Coleen Azzi
80 Florida Street
On April 21, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Stabbing at 80 Florida Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Coleen Azzi, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Coleen Azzi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 01, 1980
John M. Lester
1263 Washington Street
On June 01, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Stabbing at 1263 Washington Street, Boston (Alley). The victim was later identified as John M. Lester, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John M. Lester was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 22, 1980
Charles T. Kimball
Victory Gardens
On June 22, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Victory Gardens, Fenway. The victim was later identified as Charles T. Kimball, 47, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles T. Kimball was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 08, 1980
Palmer Anderson
330 Martin Luther King Boulevard
On July 08, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 330 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The victim was later identified as Palmer Anderson, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Palmer Anderson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 30, 1980
Bart D. DiNovo
51 Old Ironside Way
On July 30, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 51 Old Ironside Way, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Bart D. DiNovo, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bart D. DiNovo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 3, 1980
John J. Fuoreli
7 Cazenove Street
On August 03, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 7 Cazenove Street, South End. The victim was later identified as John J. Fuoreli, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John J. Fuoreli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 03, 1980
Joseph Fontes
14 Savin Street
On August 03, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 14 Savin Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Joseph Fontes, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Fontes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 19, 1980
Willie Lucas
136 Seaver Street
On August 19, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 136 Seaver Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Willie Lucas, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Willie Lucas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 22, 1980
Sonja Manigualt
Almont Street
On August 22, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Almont Street, Playground Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Sonja Manigualt, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sonja Manigualt was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 17, 1980
Jacqueline Sapp
106 Tyler Street
On September 17, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 106 Tyler Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Jacqueline Sapp, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jacqueline Sapp was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 26, 1980
Nels Nelson
60 Bristol Street
On October 26, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Stabbing at (Pine Street Inn) 60 Bristol Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Nels Nelson, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nels Nelson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 15, 1980
Douglas Harris
174 Fisher Avenue
On November 15, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 174 Fisher Avenue (Vacant Lot), Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Douglas Harris, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Douglas Harris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 12, 1980
Arthur K. Dann
Beverly Street
On December 12, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Beverly Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Arthur K. Dann, 55, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur K. Dann was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 22, 1980,
Nicholas T. Humphrey
194 Brandywine Drive
On December 22, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 194 Brandywine Drive, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Nicholas T. Humphrey, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nicholas T. Humphrey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 23, 1980
Aurelio Hartley
13-15 Worcester Square
On December 23, 1980, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 13-15 Worcester Square, Boston. The victim was later identified as Aurelio Hartley, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Aurelio Hartley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.