1988 Unsolved Homicides

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March 1, 1988

Larry D. Wilson

94 Columbia Road

On March 1, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 94 Columbia Road. The victim was later identified as Larry D. Wilson, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Larry D. Wilson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 1, 1988

March 5, 1988

Benjamin Douglas

11 Kingsdale Street

On March 5, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 11 Kingsdale Street. The victim was later identified as Benjamin Douglas, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Benjamin Douglas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 5, 1988

March 6, 1988

Donald Williams

3 Nazing Court

On March 6, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3 Nazing Ct. The victim was later identified as Donald Williams, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 6, 1988

May 7, 1988

William Medina

81 Winsdor Street

On May 7, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 81 Winsdor Street. The victim was later identified as William Medina, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Medina was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 7, 1988

May 7, 1988

Antonio S. Reis

81 Winsdor Street

On May 7, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 81 Winsdor Street. The victim was later identified as Antonio S. Reis, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Antonio S. Reis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 7, 1988

May 10, 1988

Cynthia Kemp

32 West Walnut Park

On May 10, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 32 West Walnut Park. The victim was later identified as Cynthia Kemp, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cynthia Kemp was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 1988

May 12, 1988

Robert F. Musante

30 Northern Avenue

On May 12, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 30 Northern Ave. The victim was later identified as Robert F. Musante, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert F. Musante was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 12, 1988

May 16, 1988

Elizabeth A. Johnson

30 Northern Avenue

On May 16, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 30 Northern Ave. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth A. Johnson, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elizabeth A. Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 16, 1988

May 22, 1988

Robert L. Gibbs

Ithasca & Mattapan Street

On May 22, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Ithasca / Mattapan St. The victim was later identified as Robert L. Gibbs, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert L. Gibbs was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 22, 1988

May 31, 1988

Kenneth Ferry

234 Berkeley Street

On May 31, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 234 Berkeley St. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Ferry, 38, and was pronounced deceased on June 10, 1988. The manner of death of Kenneth Ferry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 31, 1988

July 2, 1988

Eddie Belcher, Jr.

428 Park Street

On July 2, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 428 Park St. The victim was later identified as Eddie Belcher Jr., 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eddie Belcher Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 2, 1988

July 8, 1988

David Williams

20 Bremen Street

On July 8, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 20 Bremen St. The victim was later identified as David Williams, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 8, 1988

July 10, 1988

Kevin B. Floyd

Humboldt & Seaver

On July 10, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Humboldt / Seaver. The victim was later identified as Kevin B. Floyd, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin B. Floyd was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 10, 1988

July 26, 1988

Brian Howell

Intervale & Magnolia

On July 26, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Intervale / Magnolia. The victim was later identified as Brian Howell, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brian Howell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 26, 1988

July 27, 1988

Elaine DiCenso

640 American Legion Highway

On July 27, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 640 American Legion Hwy. The victim was later identified as Elaine DiCenso, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elaine DiCenso was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 27, 1988

May 23, 1988

Margaret Morrissey

139 Stoughton Street

On May 23, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 139 Stoughton St. The victim was later identified as Margaret Morrissey, 79, and was pronounced deceased on July 29, 1988. The manner of death of Margaret Morrissey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 23, 1988

August 13, 1988

Joseph Ingram

Adams & Eustis Street

On August 13, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Adams / Eustis St. The victim was later identified as Joseph Ingram, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Ingram was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 1988

September 21, 1988

Robert J. Livingstone, Jr.

1 O'Reilly Way

On September 21, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1 O'Reilly Way. The victim was later identified as Robert J. Livingstone Jr., 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert J. Livingstone Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 21, 1988

September 25, 1988

Michael D. Murphy

McClellan Highway & Suffolk

On September 25, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at McClellan Hwy / Suffolk Dns. The victim was later identified as Michael D. Murphy, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael D. Murphy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 25, 1988

September 29, 1988

Charles J. Tiews

5 Warren Avenue

On September 29, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 5 Warren Ave. The victim was later identified as Charles J. Tiews, 77, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles J. Tiews was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 29, 1988

October 6, 1988

John Doe #1

Opposite 29 Eldon Street

On October 6, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opp 29 Eldon St. The victim was an unknown juvenile black male, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Doe #1 was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 6, 1988

October 6, 1988

John Doe #2

Opposite 29 Eldon Street

On October 6, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opp 29 Eldon St. The victim was an unknown juvenile black male, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Doe #1 was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 6, 1988

October 7, 1988

Peter B. Mason (aka Rupert Palmer)

Opposite 323 Washington Street

On October 7, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opp 323 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Peter B. Mason (aka Rupert Palmer), 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Peter B. Mason (aka Rupert Palmer) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 7, 1988

October 14, 1988

James Bing, Jr.

21 Michigan Avenue

On October 14, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 21 Michigan Avenue. The victim was later identified as James Bing Jr., 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Bing Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 14, 1988

November 11, 1988

Richard Evers

98 Walford Way

On November 11, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 98 Walford Way. The victim was later identified as Richard Evers, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard Evers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 11, 1988

November 14, 1988

Jimmy L. Hogan

39 Codman Park

On November 14, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 39 Codman Park. The victim was later identified as Jimmy L. Hogan, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jimmy L. Hogan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 14, 1988

December 12, 1988

Patrick K. O'Toole

Opposite 44 Stillings Street

On December 12, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opp 44 Stillings St. The victim was later identified as Patrick K. O'Toole, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patrick K. O'Toole was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 12, 1988

December 24, 1988

Manuel D. Winslow

Rear of 14 Mayfair Street

On December 24, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Building rear of 14 Mayfair Street. The victim was later identified as Manuel D. Winslow, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Manuel D. Winslow was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 24, 1988

December 10, 1988

Gloria Johnson

109 Malden Street

On December 10, 1988, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 109 Malden Street. The victim was later identified as Gloria Johnson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gloria Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 10, 1988

July 5, 1988

Elvis Velaquez

31 Dalrymple Street

On October 24, 1991, a Trauma victim succumbed to their injuries. The victim was identified as Elvis Velaquez, 23, and the incident occured July 5, 1988 on Dalrymple St, Jamaica Plain. The manner of death was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 5, 1988

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Harold Gilbert

Unknown

On November 30, 1988, the Connecticut State Police responded to a Found Body in Connecticut. The victim was later identified as Harold Gilbert, and was pronounced deceased. The investigation has determined that the incident likely occured in Boston, MA. The manner of death of Harold Gilbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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James Sanford

Unknown

On November 30, 1988, the Connecticut State Police responded to a Found Body in Connecticut. The victim was later identified as James Sanford, and was pronounced deceased. The investigation has determined that the incident likely occured in Boston, MA. The manner of death of James Sanford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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