1984 Unsolved Homicides

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January 15, 1984

Osmond Douglas

Warren Street

On January 15, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Warren Street, Roxbury (24 hr Store). The victim was later identified as Osmond Douglas, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Osmond Douglas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 15, 1984

February 1, 1984

Lorse Horton

2855 Washington Street

On February 1, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2855 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Lorse Horton, 60, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lorse Horton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 1, 1984

February 15, 1984

John E. Lewis

Columbia Road & Intervale Street

On February 15, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Columbia Road and Intervale Street. The victim was later identified as John E. Lewis, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John E. Lewis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 15, 1984

February 20, 1984

Domenic Rizzuto

12 Leverett Street

On February 20, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 12 Leverett Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Domenic Rizzuto, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Domenic Rizzuto was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 20, 1984

February 22, 1984

Judy Lawrence

18 Tufts Street

On February 22, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 18 Tufts Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Judy Lawrence, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Judy Lawrence was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 22, 1984

February 18, 1984

Juan Alicea

36 Mozart Street

On February 18, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 36 Mozart Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Juan Alicea, 76, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan Alicea was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 18, 1984

March 4, 1984

Leonard E. Ames

137 Bunker Hill Street

On March 4, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 137 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Leonard E. Ames, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leonard E. Ames was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 4, 1984

March 10, 1984

Antonio Burgos

281 Dudley Street

On March 10, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 281 Dudley Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Antonio Burgos, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Antonio Burgos was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 10, 1984

March 16, 1984

Deborah Barnes (aka Deborah DeMayo)

Opposite 28 Randolph Street

On March 16, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Opposite 28 Randolph Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Deborah Barnes (aka Deborah DeMayo), 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Deborah Barnes (aka Deborah DeMayl) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 16, 1984

March 20, 1984

Barbara James AKA Pearle Colbert

579 Massachusetts Avenue

On March 20, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at rear of 579 Massachusetts Ave, South End. The victim was later identified as Barbara James AKA Pearle Colbert, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Barbara James AKA Pearle Colbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 20, 1984

March 30, 1984

Patrice Mayne

37 Ridgewood Street

On March 30, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 37 Ridgewood Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Patrice Mayne, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patrice Mayne was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 30, 1984

May 10, 1984

Gerard J. Riordan

100 Terminal Street

On May 10, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Opposite 100 Terminal Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Gerard J. Riordan, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerard J. Riordan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 1984

June 8, 1984

Willie Ray Bowden

342 Blue Hill Avenue

On June 8, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 342 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Willie Ray Bowden, 44, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Willie Ray Bowden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 8, 1984

June 16, 1984

Michael Healion

Victory Gardens

On June 16, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Victory Gardens - Fens Area. The victim was later identified as Michael Healion, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Healion was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 16, 1984

June 25, 1984

Clarence/Charles Louis Johnson

90 Freeport Street

On June 25, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Electrical Workers Building, 90 Freeport Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Clarence / Charles Louis Johnson, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clarence / Charles Louis Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 25, 1984

July 2, 1984

Charles Liggins

394 Bowdoin Street

On July 2, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 394 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Charles Liggins, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Liggins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 2, 1984

July 10, 1984

Delroy Williams

77 Centre Street

On July 10, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 77 Centre Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Delroy Williams, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Delroy Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 10, 1984

July 28, 1984

Michael P. Pepe

15 Duncan Street

On July 28, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 15 Duncan Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Michael P. Pepe, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael P. Pepe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 28, 1984

August 14, 1984

Cynthia Underwood

26 Chandler Street

On August 14, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Opp. 26 Chandler Street, South End. The victim was later identified as Cynthia Underwood, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cynthia Underwood was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 14, 1984

August 28, 1984

Rickley Ackley

Camden & Tremont Streets

On August 28, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Camden and Tremont Streets. The victim was later identified as Rickley Ackley, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rickley Ackley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 28, 1984

September 12, 1984

Eriberto Torrez

Parker & Tremont Streets

On September 12, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Parker and Tremont Streets. The victim was later identified as Eriberto Torrez, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eriberto Torrez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 12, 1984

September 25, 1984

Gregory Watson

69 Washington Street

On September 25, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 69 Washington Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Gregory Watson, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gregory Watson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 25, 1984

September 29, 1984

Stephen Goldberg

1150 Saratoga Street

On September 29, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1150 Saratoga Street, East Boston (rear). The victim was later identified as Stephen Goldberg, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen Goldberg was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 29, 1984

October 4, 1984

Walter Teahan

Rear of 44 Farnsworth Street

On October 4, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Rear of 44 Farnsworth Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Walter Teahan, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Teaman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 4, 1984

November 1, 1984

Joseph Michael Plunkett

Clearwater Drive & Paula Road

On November 1, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Clearwater Drive and Paula Road. The victim was later identified as Joseph Michael Plunkett, 47, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Michael Plunkett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 1, 1984

November 7, 1984

Arthur Benson

203 Stratton Street

On November 7, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 203 Stratton Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Arthur Benson, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur Benson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 7, 1984

November 12, 1984

Joseph Lindor

35 Hiawatha Road

On November 12, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 35 Hiawatha Road, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Joseph Lindor, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Lindor was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 12, 1984

November 21, 1984

Ismael Gonzalez

1909 Columbus Avenue

On November 21, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1909 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ismael Gonzalez, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ismael Gonzalez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 21, 1984

December 2, 1984

Walter Lampron

79 West Broadway

On December 2, 1984, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 79 West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Walter Lampron, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Lampron was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 2, 1984