1981 Unsolved Homicides

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January 02, 1981

Frederick Whitfield

48 Westminster Court

On January 02, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 48 Westminster Court Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Frederick Whitfield, 65, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frederick Whitfield was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 02, 1981

January 31, 1981

Douglas Green

99 Lenox Street

On January 31, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 99 Lenox Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Douglas Green, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Douglas Green was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.er.

January 31, 1981

February 14, 1981

Carleton Thomas

18 Duke Street

On February 14, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 18 Duke Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Carleton Thomas, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carleton Thomas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 14, 1981

February 07, 1981

Edward McLeod

25 Adams Street

On February 07, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 25 Adams Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Edward McLeod, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward McLeod was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 07, 1981

March 29, 1981

Alfred Hamilton

144 Geneva Avenue

On March 29, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 144 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Alfred Hamilton, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfred Hamilton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 29, 1981

April 05, 1981

Valerie Lackery,

28 Seaver Street

On April 05, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 28 Seaver Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Valerie Lackery, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Valerie Lackery was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 05, 1981

April 09, 1981

Melvin Reynolds Horne

Huntington Avenue & Ring Road

On April 09, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Huntington Avenue & Ring Road, Boston. The victim was later identified as Melvin Reynolds Horne, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Melvin Reynolds Horne was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 09, 1981

April 18, 1981

Dianna Martin

107 Orleans Street

On April 18, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 107 Orleans Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Dianna Martin, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dianna Martin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 18, 1981

April 23, 1981

Leonard O'Brien

7 Lawrence Street

On April 23, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 7 Lawrence Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Leonard O'Brien, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leonard O'Brien was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 23, 1981

May 28, 1981

Tomas Cripps

Waterfront Park

On May 28, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Waterfront Park. The victim was later identified as Tomas Cripps, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tomas Cripps was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 28, 1981

May 31, 1981

Unknown White Male

Lewis Wharf

On May 31, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body in the water at Lewis Wharf. The victim was an Unknown White Male, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Unknown White Male was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 31, 1981

June 15, 1981

James Rucker

Franklin Park Golf Course

On June 15, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Franklin Park Golf Course. The victim was later identified as James Rucker, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Rucker was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 15, 1981

June 20, 1981

Delores B. Johnson

145 Homestead Street

On June 20, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 145 Homestead Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Delores B. Johnson, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Delores B. Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 20, 1981

July 11, 1981

Mario Fraioli

109 East Canton Street

On July 11, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 109 East Canton Street. The victim was later identified as Mario Fraioli, 75, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mario Fraioli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 11, 1981

July 17, 1981

Unknown Black Male

267 Eustis Street

On July 17, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 267 Eustis Street, Roxbury. The victim was an Unknown Black Male, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Unkknown Black Male was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 17, 1981

August 04, 1981

Herman Goines

14 Stafford Street

On August 04, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 14 Stafford Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Herman Goines, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herman Goines was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 04, 1981

August 26, 1981,

Charles E. Harmon Jr.

Congress Street & Summer Street

On August 26, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Congress Street & Summer Street. The victim was later identified as Charles E. Harmon Jr., 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles E. Harmon Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 26, 1981,

September 03, 1981

Christopher Tracy

255 Medford Street

On September 03, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear 255 Medford Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Christopher Tracy, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Tracy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 03, 1981

October 10, 1981

Nathaniel H. Williams

520 Columbus Avenue

On October 10, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 520 Columbus Avenue. The victim was later identified as Nathaniel H. Williams, 80, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nathaniel H. Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 10, 1981

October 17, 1981

Robert Clinton

Providence Street and Park Square

On October 17, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Providence Street and Park Square. The victim was later identified as Robert Clinton, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Clinton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 17, 1981

October 21, 1981

Patricia Andriotti

Jeffrey's Point

On October 21, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Beach near Jeffrey's Point. The victim was later identified as Patricia Andriotti, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patricia Andriotti was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 21, 1981

November 08, 1981

Michael W. Jones

Hancock Street and Upham Avenue

On November 08, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Hancock Street and Upham Avenue. The victim was later identified as Michael W. Jones, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael W. Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 08, 1981

November 07, 1981

Michael Moschella

660 Summer Street

On November 07, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body in the water near 660 Summer Street. The victim was later identified as Michael Moschella, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Moschella was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 07, 1981

November 25, 1981

Terry A. Redlich

393 Beacon Street

On November 25, 1981, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 393 Beacon Street. The victim was later identified as Terry A. Redlich, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terry A. Redlich was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 25, 1981

December 20, 1981

Allan Matloff

222 West 9th Street

On December 20, 1981 the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 222 West 9th Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Allan Matloff, 56, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Allan Matloff was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 20, 1981

December 27, 1981

Leonard Samuels

91 West Cottage Street

On December 27, 1981 the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 91 West Cottage Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Leonard Samuels, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leonard Samuels was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 27, 1981

December 27, 1981

Paul A. Austin

91 West Cottage Street

On December 27, 1981 the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 91 West Cottage Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Paul A. Austin, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul A. Austin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 27, 1981