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 03, 1982
James Pleas
Estella & Center Street
On January 03, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Estella & Center Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as James Pleas, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Pleas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 14, 1982
Vytautas J. Ivaska
381 West Broadway
On January 14, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 381 West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Vytautas J. Ivaska, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vytautas J. Ivaska was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 05, 1982
Ralph Freeman
16 Wardman Road
On February 05, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 16 Wardman Road, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ralph Freeman, 66, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ralph Freeman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 16, 1982
Ronnie Wilson (James Williams)
4 School Street
On February 16, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 School Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Ronnie Wilson (aka James Williams), 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronnie Wilson (aka James Williams) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 22, 1982
Mervin Gonzales
Francis Parkman Drive
On February 22, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Francis Parkman Drive. The victim was later identified as Mervin Gonzales, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mervin Gonzales was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 05, 1982
Cliff Elliott (James Eric Jett)
Boston Common
On March 05, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Parkman Band Stand, Boston Common. The victim was later identified as Cliff Elliott (aka James Eric Jett), 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cliff Elliott (aka James Eric Jett) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 25, 1982
Wayne Pina
27 Sonoma Street
On March 25, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 27 Sonoma Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Wayne Pina, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wayne Pina was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 28, 1982
Michael Marino
Prince & Salem Street
On March 28, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Prince & Salem Street. The victim was later identified as Michael Marino, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Marino was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 12, 1982
Wilfred Collins
177 Bunker Hill Street
On April 12, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 177 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Wilfred Collins, 72, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wilfred Collins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 01, 1982
Francis W. DelTufo, Jr.
Shirley Street & Norfolk Avenue
On May 01, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Shirley Street & Norfolk Avenue. The victim was later identified as Francis W. DelTufo, Jr., 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis W. DelTufo, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 05, 1982
Herman McFerson
2960 Washington Street
On May 05, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2960 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Herman McFerson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herman McFerson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 08, 1982
Melvin Wayne Perry
Egleston Sqaure
On May 08, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Egleston Sqaure. The victim was later identified as Melvin Wayne Perry, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Melvin Wayne Perry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 09, 1982
Selvin A. Carr
Boston Common
On May 09, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Boston Common. The victim was later identified as Selvin A. Carr, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Selvin A. Carr was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 19, 1982
Michael Preston
169 Columbia Road
On May 19, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 169 Columbia Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Michael Preston, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Preston was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 26, 1982
Edward Dangel
60 State Street
On May 26, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 60 State Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Edward Dangel, 64, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward Dangel was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 21, 1982
Joseph Abraham
134 Union Park Street
On June 21, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 134 Union Park Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Abraham, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Abraham was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 25, 1982
John Carty
21 Bardwell Street
On June 25, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 21 Bardwell Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as John Carty, 78, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Carty was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 18, 1982,
Clarence Willis
109 Elm Hill Avenue
On June 18, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 109 Elm Hill Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Clarence Willis, 58, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clarence Willis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 06, 1982
Andre Thomas
1092 Blue Hill Avenue
On August 06, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1092 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Andre Thomas, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andre Thomas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 13, 1982
Paul C. Bloom
Atlantic Avenue & East Street
On August 13, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Atlantic Avenue & East Street. The victim was later identified as Paul C. Bloom, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul C. Bloom was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 15, 1982
Lucia B. Roberts (Kai)
Franklin Park
On August 15, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Lucia B. Roberts (aka Kai), 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lucia B. Roberts (aka Kai) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 20, 1982
Juan Hernandez
1519 Washington Street
On August 20, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1519 Washington Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Juan Hernandez, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan Hernandez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 07, 1982
Marvin Divens
27 Sonoma Street
On September 07, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 27 Sonoma Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Marvin Divens, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marvin Divens was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 30, 1982
Alfonso Welch
73 Columbia Road
On September 30, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 73 Columbia Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Alfonso Welch, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfonso Welch was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 02, 1982
Eva F. Ross
136 Brandywyne Drive
On October 02, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 136 Brandywyne Drive, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Eva F. Ross, 66, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eva F. Ross was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 19, 1982
Avis McCarthy Jones
184 Monticello Avenue
On October 19, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon at Rear of 184 Monticello Avenue. The victim was later identified as Avis McCarthy Jones, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Avis McCarthy Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 26, 1982
William J. Ghella
James Condon School
On October 26, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of James Condon School. The victim was later identified as William J. Ghella, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William J. Ghella was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 05, 1982
John J. Ward
12 Arcadia Street
On November 05, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 12 Arcadia Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as John J. Ward, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John J. Ward was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 13, 1982
Stephen McManus
1233 Bennington Street
On November 13, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1233 Bennington Street. The victim was later identified as Stephen McManus, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen McManus was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 06, 1982
Eric Macomber
67 Appleton Street
On November 06, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault and Battery Dangerous Weapon at 67 Appleton Street. The victim was later identified as Eric Macomber, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eric Macomber was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 01, 1982
Richard Rice
481 Commonwealth Avenue
On December 01, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at near 481 Commonwealth Avenue, MBTA Property. The victim was later identified as Richard Rice, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard Rice was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 09, 1982
Robert Scott
362 Washington Street
On December 09, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 362 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Scott, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Scott was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 13, 1982
Joseph R. Ingemi
120 Grampian Way
On December 13, 1982, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 120 Grampian Way, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Joseph R. Ingemi, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph R. Ingemi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.