1992 Unsolved Homicides

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January 14, 1992

Mario Pruitt

Jackson Square MBTA

On January 14, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Jackson Square MBTA. The victim was later identified as Mario Pruitt, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mario Pruitt was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 14, 1992

February 1, 1992

Wade R. Ransome

65 Thetford Street

On February 1, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 65 Thetford Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Wade R. Ransome, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wade R. Ransome was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 1, 1992

February 18, 1992

Iwao Matsuda

10 Huntington Avenue

On February 18, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Huntington Avenue (Westin Hotel). The victim was later identified as Iwao Matsuda, 71, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Iwao Matsuda was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 18, 1992

March 2, 1992

James R. Boyden Jr.

32 Spice Street

On March 2, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 32 Spice Street (rear) Charlestown. The victim was later identified as James R. Boyden Jr., 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James R. Boyden Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 2, 1992

March 9, 1992

Julio S. Lara

420 Massachusetts Avenue

On March 9, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 420 Massachusetts Avenue. The victim was later identified as Julio S. Lara, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Julio S. Lara was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 9, 1992

May 1, 1992

Mary E. Walsh

15 Morrissey Boulevard

On May 1, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 15 Morrissey Boulevard, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Mary E. Walsh, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mary E. Walsh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 1, 1992

May 2, 1992

Andrew Sheehan

Sullivan Square

On May 2, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Sullivan Square. The victim was later identified as Andrew Sheehan, 70, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andrew Sheehan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 2, 1992

May 10, 1992

Robert Odom

12 Westville Terrace

On May 10, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 12 Westville Terrace, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Robert Odom, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Odom was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 1992

May 12, 1992

James R. Boyden III

74 Decatur Street

On May 12, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at opp. 74 Decatur Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as James R. Boyden III, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James R. Boyden III was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 12, 1992

June 28, 1992

George Sargent

Bunker Hill & Concord Streets

On June 28, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Bunker Hill & Concord Streets. The victim was later identified as George Sargent, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Sargent was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 1992

June 29, 1992

Christina Allen

71 Westminster Avenue

On June 29, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 71 Westminster Ave, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Christina Allen, 18 years of age. The victim passed away in March 2025 at the age of 51. On June 27, 2025, The manner of death of Christina Allen was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 29, 1992

July 12, 1992

Dwight Bean

125 Woodbole Street

On July 12, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 125 Woodbole Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Dwight Bean, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dwight Bean was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 12, 1992

July 27, 1992

Goeffrey Sanders

Walnut Ave & Park Lane

On July 27, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Walnut Ave opposite Park Lane. The victim was later identified as Goeffrey Sanders, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Goeffrey Sanders was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 27, 1992

August 13, 1992

Damon Funderburg

46 Lambert Street

On August 13, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 46 Lambert Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Damon Funderburg, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Damon Funderburg was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 1992

August 23, 1992

Jorge Ramos

70 West Newton Street

On August 23, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 70 West Newton Street (O'Day Plg). The victim was later identified as Jorge Ramos, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jorge Ramos was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 23, 1992

August 25, 1992

Rayshawn Turner

564 Massachusetts Avenue

On August 25, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 564 Massachusetts Avenue. The victim was later identified as Rayshawn Turner, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rayshawn Turner was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 25, 1992

September 13, 1992

Miguel Arroyo

2 Randolph Street

On September 13, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Head Trauma at 2 Randolph Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Miguel Arroyo, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Miguel Arroyo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 13, 1992

September 24, 1992

Ronnie Mejia

205 Maverick Street

On September 24, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 205 Maverick Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Ronnie Mejia, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronnie Mejia was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 24, 1992

October 2, 1992

Tyrone Barnes

203 Humbolt Avenue

On October 2, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 203 Humbolt Avenue Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Tyrone Barnes, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tyrone Barnes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1992

October 4, 1992

Ismael Fuentes

1 Smith Street

On October 4, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1 Smith Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ismael Fuentes, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ismael Fuentes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 4, 1992

October 17, 1992

Domenic Mount

1000 Blue Hill Avenue

On October 17, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1000 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Domenic Mount, 13, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Domenic Mount was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 17, 1992

October 31, 1992

Rodney Belle

25 Orlando Street

On October 31, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 25 Orlando Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rodney Belle, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rodney Belle was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 31, 1992

November 6, 1992

Elmore Smith

Dabney Street & Warren Street

On November 6, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Dabney Street and Warren Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Elmore Smith, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elmore Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 6, 1992

November 16, 1992

John Doe (Baby Boy)

2215 Dorchester Avenue

On November 16, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was an unidentified newborn baby boy. The unidentified newborn was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Doe (Baby Boy) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 16, 1992

December 1, 1992

Marc. H. Beaujour

Wood Avenue & River Stree

On December 1, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Wood Avenue & River Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Marc. H. Beaujour, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marc. H. Beaujour was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 1, 1992

December 5, 1992

Harry Bennett

2 McLellan Street

On December 5, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 2 McLellan Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Harry Bennett, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harry Bennett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 5, 1992

December 6, 1992

Vincent Arcieri

117 Faywood Street

On December 6, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 117 Faywood Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Vincent Arcieri, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vincent Arcieri was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 6, 1992

December 9, 1992

Zita Johnson

68 Marion Street

On December 9, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 68 Marion Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Zita Johnson, 67, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Zita Johnson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 9, 1992

December 10, 1992

Shariff Newberry

114 Washington Street

On December 10, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 114 Washington Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Shariff Newberry, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Shariff Newberry was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 10, 1992

December 16, 1992

Cebien Odney

6 Nelson Street

On December 16, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 6 Nelson Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Cebien Odney, 61, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cebien Odney was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 16, 1992

December 22, 1992

Ieshia Nelson

1 Centre Place

On December 22, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1 Centre Place, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ieshia Nelson, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ieshia Nelson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 22, 1992

December 22, 1992

Gerard Payen

1 Centre Place

On December 22, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1 Centre Place, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Gerard Payen, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerard Payen was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 22, 1992

December 22, 1992

Courtnie Thomas

Columbia Road & Ceylon Street

On December 22, 1992, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Columbia Road / Ceylon Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Courtnie Thomas, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Courtnie Thomas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 22, 1992