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 30, 1986
John Ahearn
Eden & Main Street
On January 30, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Eden St & Main St. Charlestown. The victim was later identified as John Ahearn, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Ahearn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 9, 1986
Harold H. Wilson
Opposite 91 Ames Street
On February 9, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Opp. 91 Ames St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Harold H. Wilson, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harold H. Wilson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 14, 1986
William James
1550 Blue Hill Avenue
On March 14, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1550 Blue Hill ave Mattapan. The victim was later identified as William James, 56, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William James was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 19, 1986
Michael Williams
59 Devon Street
On March 19, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 59 Devon St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Michael Williams, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 9, 1986
Ricardo Prout
1310 Columbia Road
On April 9, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1310 Columbia Rd. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Ricardo Prout, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ricardo Prout was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 11, 1986
Joseph Pryor
Rear 27 Mora Street
On April 11, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear 27 Mora St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Joseph Pryor, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Pryor was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 6, 1986
Stanley Osnoe
170 Shawmut Avenue
On May 6, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 170 Shawmut Ave. The victim was later identified as Stanley Osnoe, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stanley Osnoe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 7, 1986
Dannis M. Ford
307 West Broadway
On May 7, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 307 West Broadway. The victim was later identified as Dannis M. Ford, 44, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dannis M. Ford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 29, 1986
Michele Robotto
228 Faywood Avenue
On April 29, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 228 Faywood Ave, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Michele Robotto, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michele Robotto was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 26, 1986
Andre Duplessis
Columbia Road & Bodwell Street
On May 26, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Columbia Road and Bodwell Street. The victim was later identified as Andre Duplessis, 63, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andre Duplessis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 31, 1986
Wilson Pena
655 Chestnut Street
On May 31, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 655 Chestnut Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Wilson Pena, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wilson Pena was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 13, 1986
John Anderson
Public Gardens
On June 13, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Public Gardens. The victim was later identified as John Anderson, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Anderson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 1, 1985
Antoinette Sorzano
949 Blue Hill Avenue
On December 1, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 949 Blue Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as Antoinette Sorzano, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Antoinette Sorzano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 24, 1986
David McCarthy
1091 Boylston Street
On June 24, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 1091 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as David McCarthy, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David McCarthy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 25, 1986
George Valentine
17 Horan Way
On June 25, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 17 Horan Way. The victim was later identified as George Valentine, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Valentine was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 30, 1986
Joseph Sargent
Cheney & Hartwell Street
On June 30, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Cheney St and Hartwell St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Joseph Sargent, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Sargent was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 3, 1986
Errol V. Henry
Bernard Street
On July 3, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Bernard Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Errol V. Henry, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Errol V. Henry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 16, 1986
Joseph M. Marquis
816 Jette Court
On July 16, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 816 Jette Court, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Joseph M. Marquis, 65, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph M. Marquis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 16, 1986
Isidra C. Marquis
816 Jette Court
On July 16, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 816 Jette Court, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Isidra C. Marquis, 67, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Isidra C. Marquis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 24, 1986
Amanda Crumbley
Parking Lot at 90 Kemble Street
On July 24, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Parking Lot at 90 Kemble St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Amanda Crumbley, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Amanda Crumbley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 5, 1986
Kam Wai Choi
1140 Blue Hill Avenue
On August 5, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1140 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Kam Wai Choi, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kam Wai Choi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 7, 1986
Norman A. Holloway
E. Cottage & Dudley Street
On August 7, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at E. Cottage St and Dudley St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Norman A. Holloway, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Norman A. Holloway was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 11, 1986
Antoni Nerkowski
777 Columbia Road
On August 11, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 777 Columbia Rd, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Antoni Nerkowski, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Antoni Nerkowski was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 23, 1986
Andrew Harden
164 W. Seldon Street
On August 23, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 164 W. Seldon St, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Andrew Harden, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andrew Harden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 26, 1986
Christopher King
Bunker Hill at St. Martin Street
On August 26, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Bunker Hill St at St Martin St, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Christopher King, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher King was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 27, 1986
Peter Vega
Dover Street Bridge
On August 27, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at Dover Street Bridge, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Peter Vega, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Peter Vega was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 2, 1986
Jose Rivera
233 Geneva Avenue
On September 2, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 233 Geneva Ave, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Jose Rivera, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Rivera was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 5, 1986
James Raspberry
19 Middleton Street
On September 5, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 19 Middleton St, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as James Raspberry, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Raspberry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 12, 1986
William Jones
128 Crawford Street
On September 12, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 128 Crawford Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as William Jones, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 14, 1986
Carolyn Pratt
38 Crawford Street
On September 14, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 38 Crawford St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Carolyn Pratt, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carolyn Pratt was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 14, 1986
Marnita Meyers
10 Williams Street
On September 14, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Williams St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Marnita Meyers, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marnita Meyers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 16, 1986
Anthony Carter
170 Summer Street
On September 16, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 170 Summer St, Boston. The victim was later identified as Anthony Carter, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Carter was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 20, 1986
Joseph Pugh
87 W. Seldon Street
On September 20, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 87 W. Seldon St, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Joseph Pugh, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Pugh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 21, 1986
Terry Cromwell
87 W. Seldon Street
On September 21, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 87 W. Seldon St, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Terry Cromwell, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terry Cromwell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 27, 1986
Phillip R. Bates
Norwell & Vassar Street
On September 27, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Norwell St and Vassar St, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Phillip R. Bates, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Phillip R. Bates was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 25, 1986
Marion Amendola
21 Gardner Street
On October 25, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 21 Gardner St, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Marion Amendola, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marion Amendola was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 4, 1986
David S. Sterrett
107 Columbia Road
On November 4, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed / Shot at 107 Columbia Rd, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as David S. Sterrett, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David S. Sterrett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 7, 1986
Amy Jennings
Rear of Columbia Point
On November 7, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of Columbia Point. The victim was later identified as Amy Jennings, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Amy Jennings was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 14, 1986
Maurice Houlsen
5 Salisbury Park
On November 14, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 5 Salisbury Park, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Maurice Houlsen, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Maurice Houlsen was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 27, 1986
Edwin M. Llanes
94 Topliff Street
On November 27, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at in front of 94 Topliff Street. The victim was later identified as Edwin M. Lanes, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edwin M. Lanes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 7, 1986
Manuel Oscar Berrio
836 Beacon Street
On December 7, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 836 Beacon Street. The victim was later identified as Manuel Oscar Berrio, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Manuel Oscar Berrio was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 31, 1986
Basil Kumph
51 Boylston Street
On December 31, 1986, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 51 Boylston St, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Basil Kumph, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Basil Kumph was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.