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 25, 1983
William K. Hui
816 Beacon Street
On January 25, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 816 Beacon Street. The victim was later identified as William K. Hui, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William K. Hui was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 25, 1983
Glen Roberts
160 Westview Street
On January 25, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 160 Westview Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Glen Roberts, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Glen Roberts was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 28, 1983
Thomas Dooley
Old Colony Avenue & Mitchell Street
On January 28, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Old Colony Avenue & Mitchell Street. The victim was later identified as Thomas Dooley, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Dooley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 21, 1983
Dana Gomes
Stanwood & Normandy Street
On February 21, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Stanwood & Normandy Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Dana Gomes, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dana Gomes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 23, 1983
William Darling
100 Norton Street
On February 23, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 100 Norton Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as William Darling, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Darling was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 23, 1983
Yu Wood Chin
62A Beach Street
On February 23, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 62A Beach Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Yu Wood Chin aka Paul, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Yu Wood Chin aka Paul was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 19, 1983
William Bethoney
1306 Columbia Road
On March 19, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1306 Columbia Road, South Boston. The victim was later identified as William Bethoney, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Bethoney was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 12, 1983
Michael Ward
Old Harbor & Columbia Road
On April 12, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Old Harbor & Columbia Road. The victim was later identified as Michael Ward, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Ward was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 04, 1983
Stephen Fenton
Wales & Kingsdale Street
On May 04, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Wales & Kingsdale Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Stephen Fenton, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen Fenton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 14, 1983
Rebecca Lanier
110 Monticello Avenue
On July 14, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 110 Monticello Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rebecca Lanier, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rebecca Lanier was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 16, 1983
Harry Brown
Franklin Park
On July 16, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Harry Brown, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harry Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 18, 1983
Terrance A. Harper
550 Norfolk Street
On July 18, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Walker Playground, 550 Norfolk Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Terrance A. Harper, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terrance A. Harper was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 15, 1983
William Byrnes
Bunker Hill & Lexington
On July 15, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Bunker Hill & Lexington. The victim was later identified as William Byrnes, 46, and was pronounced deceased the following week. The manner of death of William Byrnes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 29, 1983
Donald Evans
Boston Common, Boylston & Charles Streets
On July 29, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Boston Common, Boylston & Charles Streets. The victim was later identified as Donald Evans, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald Evans was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 01, 1983
Jerome Bennett
17 Franklin Hill Avenue
On August 01, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 17 Franklin Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Jerome Bennett, 1, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jerome Bennett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 13, 1983
Terry Deon Best
Landor Road & Blue Hill Avenue
On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Landor Road & Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Terry Deon Best, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terry Deon Best was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 13, 1983
Gordon E. Brendley
New Calvary Cemetery
On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at New Calvary Cemetery. The victim was later identified as Gordon E. Brendley, 82, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gordon E. Brendley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 13, 1983
Michael McNamara
12 Leverett Ave
On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Shot & Person Stabbed at 12 Leverett Ave, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Michael McNamara, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael McNamara was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 24, 1983
Unknown (Baby)
14 Orchard Park
On August 24, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma in the rear of 14 Orchard Park, Roxbury. The victim was an Unknown (Baby), and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Unknown (Baby) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 29, 1983
Bayron B. Ezell
Walnut Park
On August 29, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Walnut Park, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Bayron B. Ezell, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bayron B. Ezell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 03, 1983
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Lithuanian Club, 368 West Broadway
On September 03, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Lithuanian Club, 368 West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Fitzpatrick, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Fitzpatrick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 04, 1983
Eugene Sullivan
114 B Street
On September 04, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 114 B Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Eugene Sullivan, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eugene Sullivan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 07, 1983
Edgar Pagan Torrez
37 Brookledge Street
On September 07, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 37 Brookledge Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Edgar Pagan Torrez, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edgar Pagan Torrez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 11, 1983
Virgilio Hernandez
Franklin Park
On September 11, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Franklin Park, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Virgilio Hernandez, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Virgilio Hernandez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 24, 1983
Marie Lourdes Turenne
Norfolk Street
On September 24, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Norfolk Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Marie Lourdes Turenne, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marie Lourdes Turenne was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 13, 1983
William Torres
Fleet & North Street
On October 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Fleet & North Street, North End. The victim was later identified as William Torres, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Torres was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 02, 1983
Bennie Durham, Jr.
Glenway & Erie Street
On November 02, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Glenway & Erie Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Bennie Durham, Jr., 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bennie Durham, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 14, 1983
Justo S. Oliveira
Franklin Park
On November 14, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Justo S. Oliveira, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Justo S. Oliveira was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 17, 1983
Domingo Ortiz
4 Warren Street
On December 17, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 Warren Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Domingo Ortiz, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Domingo Ortiz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 20, 1983
Colette Abbate
89 Park Drive
On December 20, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 89 Park Drive. The victim was later identified as Colette Abbate, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Colette Abbate was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.