1990 Unsolved Homicides

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January 16, 1990

Delores D. Norwood

4 Kensington Park

On January 16, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 4 Kensington Park. The victim was later identified as Delores D. Norwood, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Delores D. Norwood was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 16, 1990

January 20, 1990

Melvin Baez

50 Corona Street

On January 20, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 50 Corona Street. The victim was later identified as Melvin Baez, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Melvin Baez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 20, 1990

January 22, 1990

David M. Eng

Opposite 2 Tyler Street

On January 22, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Opp 2 Tyler Street. The victim was later identified as David M. Eng, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David M. Eng was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 22, 1990

January 31, 1990

Richard Coulstring

100 Ellington Street

On January 31, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 100 Ellington Street. The victim was later identified as Richard Coulstring, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard Coulstring was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 31, 1990

February 21, 1990

Jules Harrison

4 Moreland Street

On February 21, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 Moreland Street. The victim was later identified as Jules Harrison, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jules Harrison was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 21, 1990

March 3, 1990

Christopher Wilds

38 Wales Street

On March 3, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 38 Wales Street. The victim was later identified as Christopher Wilds, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Wilds was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 3, 1990

March 7, 1990

Adin Nelson

564 Hyde Park Avenue

On March 7, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 564 Hyde Park Avenue. The victim was later identified as Adin Nelson, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Adin Nelson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 7, 1990

March 08, 1990

Wesley McDougald

Opposite 29 Wildwood Street

On March 08, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Opposite 29 Wildwood Street. The victim was later identified as Wesley McDougald, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wesley McDougald was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 08, 1990

March 13, 1990

Carl Benbow

42 Walden Street

On March 13, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 42 Walden Street. The victim was later identified as Carl Benbow, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carl Benbow was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 13, 1990

March 13, 1990

Delores Newburry

Holworthy & Harold Street

On March 13, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Holworthy / Harold Street. The victim was later identified as Delores Newburry, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Delores Newburry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 13, 1990

March 14, 1990

Alfred Stearns

South Boston

On March 14, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at South Boston. The victim was later identified as Alfred Stearns, 62, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfred Stearns was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 14, 1990

March 16, 1990

Unknown Black Male

Oldfields & Normandy Street

On March 16, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma / Fire at Oldfields / Normandy Street. The victim was an Unknown Black Male, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Unknown Black Male was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 16, 1990

March 27, 1990

Thomas P. Jefferson

Rear of 89 Ritchie Street

On March 27, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Rear of 89 Ritchie Street. The victim was later identified as Thomas P. Jefferson, 15, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas P. Jefferson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 27, 1990

March 28, 1990

Rupert Thyme

1 Kenilworth Street

On March 28, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1 Kenilworth Street. The victim was later identified as Rupert Thyme, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rupert Thyme was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 28, 1990

April 3, 1990

John T. Averett

Whitfield & Norfolk Street

On April 3, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Whitfield / Norfolk Street. The victim was later identified as John T. Averett, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John T. Averett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 3, 1990

April 5, 1990

Evans Williams

35 Mt. Pleasant

On April 5, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 35 Mt. Pleasant. The victim was later identified as Evans Williams, 59, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Evans Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 5, 1990

April 9, 1990

Orville C. Williamson

167 Homestead Street

On April 9, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 167 Homestead Street. The victim was later identified as Orville C. Williamson, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Orville C. Williamson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 9, 1990

April 9, 1990

Robert Alves

6 Monadnock Street

On April 9, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 6 Monadnock Street. The victim was later identified as Robert Alves, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Alves was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 9, 1990

April 28, 1990

Kenneth Fennell

111 Erie Street

On April 28, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 111 Erie Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Fennell, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kenneth Fennell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 28, 1990

May 13, 1990

Jelin Cabral

85 Chestnut Avenue

On May 13, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 85 Chestnut Ave, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Jelin Cabral, 15, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jelin Cabral was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 13, 1990

May 18, 1990

Christopher Neeley

40 Bickford Street

On May 18, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 40 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Christopher Neeley, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Neeley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 18, 1990

May 20, 1990

Hien C. Nguyen

1116 Dorchester Avenue

On May 20, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1116 Dorchester Avenue. The victim was later identified as Hien C. Nguyen, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hien C. Nguyen was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 20, 1990

June 6, 1990

Ernest Gray

55 Harvard Street

On June 6, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 55 Harvard Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Ernest Gray, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ernest Gray was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 6, 1990

June 13, 1990

Bert Simon

38 Brunswock Street

On June 13, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 38 Brunswock Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Bert Simon, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bert Simon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 13, 1990

June 28, 1990

Corey Jones

104 Ellington Street

On June 28, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 104 Ellington Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Corey Jones, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Corey Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1990

July 8, 1990

Derrick V. Austin

28 Seaverns Avenue

On July 8, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 28 Seaverns Avenue, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Derrick V. Austin, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Derrick V. Austin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 8, 1990

July 10, 1990

Rowan C. Cox

Washington & Regina Road

On July 10, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Washington and Regina Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rowan C. Cox, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rowan C. Cox was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 10, 1990

July 14, 1990

Christopher Mead

2131 Washington Street

On July 14, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 2131 Washington Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Christopher Mead, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Mead was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 14, 1990

July 17, 1990

Bruce Davis

31 Baird Street

On July 17, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 31 Baird Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Bruce Davis, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bruce Davis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 17, 1990

August 16, 1990

Victor Torres

626 Dudley Street

On August 16, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 626 Dudley Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Victor Torres, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Victor Torres was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 16, 1990

August 25, 1990

Mary Cox

357 Bowdoin Street

On August 25, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 357 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Mary Cox, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mary Cox was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 25, 1990

August 30, 1990

Oscar Mercer, Jr.

21 Wildwood Street

On August 30, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 21 Wildwood Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Oscar Mercer Jr., 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Oscar Mercer Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 30, 1990

July 23, 1990

Unknown Black Male

Warren & King Boulevard

On July 23, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Warren / King Blvd. Roxbury. The victim was an Unknown Black Male, and was pronounced deceased On September 12, 1990. The manner of death of Unknown Black Male was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 23, 1990

September 15, 1990

Deborah Cann

Columbus Avenue & Center Street

On September 15, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Columbus Ave / Center St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Deborah Cann, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Deborah Cann was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 15, 1990

September 23, 1990

Jarris Charley

32 Bowdoin Avenue

On September 23, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 32 Bowdoin Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Jarris Charley, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jarris Charley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 23, 1990

September 26, 1990

George Gaines

117 West Newton Street

On September 26, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 117 West Newton Street. The victim was later identified as George Gaines, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Gaines was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 26, 1990

October 01, 1990

Jose Pepin

10 Hazelwood Street

On October 01, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Hazelwood Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Jose Pepin, 36, and was pronounced deceased on October 2, 1990. The manner of death of Jose Pepin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 01, 1990

October 3, 1990

Tyrone Person Shotn

Westminister & Wardman Streets

On October 3, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Westminister / Wardman Streets. The victim was later identified as Tyrone Person Shotn, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tyrone Person Shotn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 3, 1990

October 11, 1990

Kevin Franklin

26 Waverly Street

On October 11, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 26 Waverly Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Kevin Franklin, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Franklin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 11, 1990

October 12, 1990

Julio Pacheo-Tamari

10 Orlando Street

 

On October 12, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Orlando Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Julio Pacheo-Tamari, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Julio Pacheo-Tamari was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 12, 1990

October 13, 1990

Rowan C. Lewis

148 Quincy Street

On October 13, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 148 Quincy Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rowan C. Lewis, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rowan C. Lewis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 1990

October 14, 1990

Abraham West

156 Talbot Avenue

On October 14, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 156 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Abraham West, 34, and was pronounced deceased on December 29, 1990. The manner of death of Abraham West was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 14, 1990

October 19, 1990

Clive Lyons

56 Evelyn Street

On October 19, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 56 Evelyn Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Clive Lyons, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clive Lyons was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 19, 1990

November 4, 1990

Rosa L. Forrester

79 East Canton Street

On November 4, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 79 East Canton Street. The victim was later identified as Rosa L. Forrester, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rosa L. Forrester was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 4, 1990

November 12, 1990

Trek Culbreath

148 Millet Street

On November 12, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 148 Millet Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Trek Culbreath, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Trek Culbreath was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 12, 1990

November 24, 1990

Hal Simmons

45 Brook Avenue

On November 24, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 45 Brook Ave. The victim was later identified as Hal Simmons, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hal Simmons was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 24, 1990

November 25, 1990

Grace MacDonald

56 Yeoman Street

On November 25, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 56 Yeoman Streey, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Grace MacDonald, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Grace MacDonald was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 25, 1990

November 27, 1990

Gordon Escor

Wales & Kingsdale Streets

On November 27, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Wales and Kingsdale Streets, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Gordon Escor, 67, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gordon Escor was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 27, 1990

February 23, 1990

Jerry N. Collins

30 Mamelon Circle

On February 23, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 30 Mamelon Circle Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Jerry N. Collins, 42, and was pronounced deceased on November 29, 1990. The manner of death of Jerry N. Collins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 23, 1990

December 17, 1990

Wesley Campbell

92 Ellington Street

On December 17, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 92 Ellington Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Wesley Campbell, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wesley Campbell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 17, 1990

December 23, 1990

Edward Henry

17 Abbott Street

On December 23, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 17 Abbott Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Edward Henry, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward Henry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 23, 1990

December 27, 1990

John McNamara

51 Maple Street

On December 27, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 51 Maple Street, West Roxbury. The victim was later identified as John McNamara, 59, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John McNamara was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 27, 1990

December 31, 1990

Sakonia Cobb

21-25 Columbia Road

On December 31, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 21-25 Columbia Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Sakonia Cobb, 27, and was pronounced deceased. Ms Cobb was found to be pregnant with a baby girl, who was also pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sakonia Cobb and Unborn Baby Girl Cobb were determined to be homicides by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 31, 1990

December 31, 1990

Samuel Davids

99 Devon Street

On December 31, 1990, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 99 Devon Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Samuel Davids, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Samuel Davids was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 31, 1990