1987 Unsolved Homicides

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January 5, 1987

Avilie Martinez

17 Highland Ave

On January 5, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 17 Highland Ave. The victim was later identified as Avilie Martinez, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Avilie Martinez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 5, 1987

January 21, 1987

Alphonse M. Blas

20 Ellington Street

On January 21, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 20 Ellington Street. The victim was later identified as Alphonse M. Blas, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alphonse M. Blas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 21, 1987

February 9, 1987

Steven Jackson

9 School Street

On February 9, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 9 School Street. The victim was later identified as Steven Jackson, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Steven Jackson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 9, 1987

February 6, 1987

William Johnstone

Ashmont & Alban Streets

On February 6, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Ashmont / Alban Streets. The victim was later identified as William Johnstone, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Johnstone was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 6, 1987

March 1, 1987

Bryant D. Carr

800 Harvard Street

On March 1, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 800 Harvard Street. The victim was later identified as Bryant D. Carr, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bryant D. Carr was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 1, 1987

April 16, 1987

Paul Harris

Surface Artery & East India Road

On April 16, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Surface Artery / East India Road. The victim was later identified as Paul Harris, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul Harris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 16, 1987

April 18, 1987

Beverly Haskins

4 Brooks Street

On April 18, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 4 Brooks Street. The victim was later identified as Beverly Haskins, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Beverly Haskins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 18, 1987

April 25, 1987

Kevin Martell

236 Bunker Hill Street

On April 25, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 236 Bunker Hill Street. The victim was later identified as Kevin Martell, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Martell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 25, 1987

April 2, 1987

H. Todd Wardsworth

105 West First Street

On April 2, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 105 West First Street. The victim was later identified as H. Todd Wardsworth, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of H. Todd Wardsworth was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 2, 1987

April 3, 1987

Robert M. Shaw

539 Washington Street

On April 3, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 539 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Robert M. Shaw, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert M. Shaw was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 3, 1987

May 6, 1987

Frederick Hearn

A & West 4th Streets

On May 6, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at A St & W 4th Street. The victim was later identified as Frederick Hearn, 63, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frederick Hearn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 6, 1987

June 13, 1987

James Burden

210 Brunswick Street

On June 13, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 210 Brunswick Street. The victim was later identified as James Burden, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Burden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 13, 1987

July 14, 1987

Joey S. Banks

264 Geneva Avenue (Field)

On July 14, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 264 Geneva Avenue (field). The victim was later identified as Joey S. Banks, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joey S. Banks was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 14, 1987

July 27, 1987

Earl Smith

31 Park Drive

On July 27, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 31 Park Drive. The victim was later identified as Earl Smith, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Earl Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 27, 1987

August 11, 1987

Rosa Herrington

160 Geneva Ave

On August 11, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 160 Geneva Ave. The victim was later identified as Rosa Herrington, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rosa Herrington was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 11, 1987

August 14, 1987

Marvin Lee Nicholson

2 Maple Court

On August 14, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma / Stab at 2 Maple Court. The victim was later identified as Marvin Lee Nicholson, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marvin Lee Nicholson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 14, 1987

September 7, 1987

Dwight Richardson

Iowa & Westville Streets

On September 7, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Iowa / Westville Streets. The victim was later identified as Dwight Richardson, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dwight Richardson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 7, 1987

September 7, 1987

Daniel Medwar

Park Square

On September 7, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Park Square. The victim was later identified as Daniel Medwar, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Daniel Medwar was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 7, 1987

September 9, 1987

Hassan White

190 Boylston Street

On September 9, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 190 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as Hassan White, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hassan White was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 9, 1987

September 16, 1987

Robert Rainey

Alexander Street

On September 16, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Alexander Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Rainey, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Rainey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 16, 1987

September 30, 1987

Godwin Onuorah

38 Westland Avenue

On September 30, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 38 Westland Ave. The victim was later identified as Godwin Onuorah, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Godwin Onuorah was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 30, 1987

October 15, 1987

John Armstrong

75 West Dedham Street

On October 15, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 75 West Dedham Street. The victim was later identified as John Armstrong, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Armstrong was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 15, 1987

October 17, 1987

Glendale Reid

770 Cummings Highway

On October 17, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 770 Cummings Highway. The victim was later identified as Glendale Reid, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Glendale Reid was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 17, 1987

October 23, 1987

Christopher B. Curelli

10/12 Breed Street

On October 23, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 10/12 Breed Street. The victim was later identified as Christopher B. Curelli, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher B. Curelli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 23, 1987

October 23, 1987

Michael J. Mallen

81 Victory Road

On October 23, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 81 Victory Road. The victim was later identified as Michael J. Mallen, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael J. Mallen was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 23, 1987

October 29, 1987

Donovan Harriot

15 Boyden Street

On October 29, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 15 Boyden Street. The victim was later identified as Donovan Harriot, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donovan Harriot was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 29, 1987

November 7, 1987

Edward Morgran

694 Washington Street

On November 7, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 694 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Edward Morgran, 66, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward Morgran was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 7, 1987

November 11, 1987

Frances Mansfield

11 Baxter Street

On November 11, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 11 Baxter Street. The victim was later identified as Frances Mansfield, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frances Mansfield was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 11, 1987

November 17, 1987

Nicole E. Daise

154 Seaver Street

On November 17, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 154 Seaver Street. The victim was later identified as Nicole E. Daise, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nicole E. Daise was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 17, 1987

December 21, 1987

Robert Finlay

35 B Street

On December 21, 1987, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 35 B Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Finlay, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Finlay was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 21, 1987