1989 Unsolved Homicides

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January 7, 1989

Juan Ramirez

300 Longwood Avenue, Children's Hospital

On January 7, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 300 Longwood Avenue, Children's Hospital. The victim was later identified as Juan Ramirez, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan Ramirez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 7, 1989

January 11, 1989

Wayne R.Langford

125 Amory Street

On January 11, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 125 Amory Street. The victim was later identified as Wayne R.Langford, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wayne R.Langford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 11, 1989

January 19, 1989

Mario Guarino

28 Shelby Street

On January 19, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 28 Shelby Street. The victim was later identified as Mario Guarino, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mario Guarino was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 19, 1989

January 23, 1989

Barry N. Sullivan

49 Bataan Court

On January 23, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 49 Bataan Ct. The victim was later identified as Barry N. Sullivan, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Barry N. Sullivan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 23, 1989

January 25, 1989

Luis Velasquez

Opposite 1167 Boylston Street

On January 25, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Opposite 1167 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as Luis Velasquez, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Luis Velasquez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 25, 1989

February 19, 1989

Naveen Giri

60 Charles Street

On February 19, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 60 Charles Street. The victim was later identified as Naveen Giri, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Naveen Giri was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 19, 1989

February 25, 1989

Eileen M. Green

85 Milton Avenue

On February 25, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 85 Milton Avenue. The victim was later identified as Eileen M. Green, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eileen M. Green was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 25, 1989

March 2, 1989

Connie Liu

42 McNulty Court

On March 2, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 42 McNulty Ct. The victim was later identified as Connie Liu, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Connie Liu was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 2, 1989

March 3, 1989

Francis Pettijohn

2055 Columbus Avenue

On March 3, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 2055 Columbus Avenue. The victim was later identified as Francis Pettijohn, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Francis Pettijohn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 3, 1989

March 4, 1989

Anthony Harper

934 Parker Street

On March 4, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 934 Parker Street. The victim was later identified as Anthony Harper, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Harper was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 4, 1989

March 14, 1989

Hugh Joseph McNeil

500 Neponset Avenue

On March 14, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 500 Neponset Avenue. The victim was later identified as Hugh Joseph McNeil, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hugh Joseph McNeil was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 14, 1989

April 3, 1989

Carl Martin

890 Albany Street

On April 3, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 890 Albany Street. The victim was later identified as Carl Martin, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carl Martin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 3, 1989

April 17, 1989

Juan Pena

226 Parker Hill Avenue

On April 17, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 226 Parker Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Juan Pena, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan Pena was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 17, 1989

April 19, 1989

Marlene S. Green

Brookford and Danube Street

On April 19, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Brookford / Danube Street. The victim was later identified as Marlene S. Green, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marlene S. Green was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 19, 1989

April 22, 1989

Ronald Barton or Barkon

203 West Seldon Street

On April 22, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 203 West Seldon Street. The victim was later identified as Ronald Barton or Barkon, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronald Barton or Barkon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 22, 1989

April 28, 1989

Percy Gandy

2 Cluney Court

On April 28, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2 Cluney Ct. The victim was later identified as Percy Gandy, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Percy Gandy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 28, 1989

May 7, 1989

John Holmes

36 Edgewood Street

On May 7, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 36 Edgewood Street. The victim was later identified as John Holmes, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Holmes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 7, 1989

May 8, 1989

Thomas Cherry

61 Violet Street

On May 8, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 61 Violet Street. The victim was later identified as Thomas Cherry, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Cherry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 8, 1989

May 12, 1989

Maurine B. Szmielewicz

10 O'Meara Court

On May 12, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 O'Meara Ct. The victim was later identified as Maurine B. Szmielewicz, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Maurine B. Szmielewicz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 12, 1989

June 2, 1989

Karen A. Edwards

610 Boylston Street # 624

On June 2, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 610 Boylston Street # 624. The victim was later identified as Karen A. Edwards, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Karen A. Edwards was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 2, 1989

June 8, 1989

Mark G. Heiskell

Rear 933 E 2nd Street

On June 8, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Rear 933 E 2nd Street. The victim was later identified as Mark G. Heiskell, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mark G. Heiskell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 8, 1989

June 14, 1989

Clarence Funderburg

421 River Street

On June 14, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 421 River Street. The victim was later identified as Clarence Funderburg, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clarence Funderburg was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 14, 1989

July 4, 1989

Authur Hodges

3 Monadnock Street

On July 4, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3 Monadnock Street. The victim was later identified as Authur Hodges, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Authur Hodges was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 4, 1989

August 5, 1989

Frances Cunningham

7 Edgewater Drive

On August 5, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 7 Edgewater Drive. The victim was later identified as Frances Cunningham, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frances Cunningham was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 5, 1989

August 20, 1989

Alvin Alan

28 Millet Street

On August 20, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 28 Millet Street. The victim was later identified as Alvin Alan, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alvin Alan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 20, 1989

August 21, 1989

Gregory James

55 Tonawanda Street

On August 21, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 55 Tonawanda Street. The victim was later identified as Gregory James, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gregory James was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 21, 1989

August 25, 1989

Rigoberto S. Godfrey

290 Talbot Avenue

On August 25, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 290 Talbot Avenue. The victim was later identified as Rigoberto S. Godfrey, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rigoberto S. Godfrey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 25, 1989

September 13, 1989

Robert Mount

115 Chauncy Street

On September 13, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 115 Chauncy Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Mount, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Mount was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 13, 1989

September 22, 1989

Patrick Audain

128 Olney Street

On September 22, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 128 Olney Street. The victim was later identified as Patrick Audain, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patrick Audain was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 22, 1989

September 29, 1989

Reginald L. Finkley

8 Waterlow Street

On September 29, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 8 Waterlow Street. The victim was later identified as Reginald L. Finkley, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Reginald L. Finkley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 29, 1989

October 2, 1989

Christian Guerrero

160 Washington Street

On October 2, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 160 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Christian Guerrero, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christian Guerrero was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1989

October 6, 1989

Billie Molyneaux

40 Hansborough Street

On October 6, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 40 Hansborough Street. The victim was later identified as Billie Molyneaux, 15, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Billie Molyneaux was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 6, 1989

October 18, 1989

Punoid Jones

99 Cedar Street

On October 18, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 99 Cedar Street. The victim was later identified as Punoid Jones, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Punoid Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 18, 1989

October 26, 1989

John E. Zullo

14 Breed Street

On October 26, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 14 Breed Street. The victim was later identified as John E. Zullo, 50, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John E. Zullo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 26, 1989

November 1, 1989

Gerald PFires

17 Linden Street

On November 1, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 17 Linden Street. The victim was later identified as Gerald PFires, 58, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerald PFires was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 1, 1989

November 9, 1989

Casmiro Dos Santos

247 Bowdoin Street

On November 9, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 247 Bowdoin Street. The victim was later identified as Casmiro Dos Santos, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Casmiro Dos Santos was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 9, 1989

November 11, 1989

Rodrick Bowman

Miller Street and Talbot Avenue

On November 11, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Miller Street / Talbot Avenue. The victim was later identified as Rodrick Bowman, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rodrick Bowman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 11, 1989

November 20, 1989

George Whitesides

30 Castlegate Road

On November 20, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 30 Castlegate Road. The victim was later identified as George Whitesides, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Whitesides was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 20, 1989

December 2, 1989

Barbara Ann Williams

96 Stanwood Street

On December 2, 1989, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 96 Stanwood Street. The victim was later identified as Barbara Ann Williams, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Barbara Ann Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 2, 1989