1996 Unsolved Homicides

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January 13, 1996

Evrol A. Officer Jr.

31 Nazing Street

On January 13, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 31 Nazing Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Evrol A. Officer Jr., 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Evrol A. Officer Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 13, 1996

January 18, 1996

Edward Arnold

80 Walnut Avenue

On January 18, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 80 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Edward Arnold, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward Arnold was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 18, 1996

January 18, 1996

James Mendes

80 Walnut Avenue

On January 18, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 80 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as James Mendes, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Mendes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 18, 1996

January 25, 1998

Robbyn Morris

84 Esmond Street

On February 23, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 84 Esmond Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Robbyn Morris, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robbyn Morris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 25, 1998

February 27, 1996

Anthony Regis

36 Westmore Road

On February 27, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 36 Westmore Road, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Anthony Regis, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Regis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 27, 1996

March 28, 1996

Nixon Fleurme

252 Woodrow Street

On March 28, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 252 Woodrow Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Nixon Fleurme, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nixon Fleurme was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 28, 1996

April 15, 1996

Dana Wright

233 Bowdoin Street

On April 15, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 233 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Dana Wright, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dana Wright was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 15, 1996

April 22, 1996

Lamar Parham

223 Centre Street

On April 22, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 223 Centre Street, MBTA. The victim was later identified as Lamar Parham, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lamar Parham was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 22, 1996

April 23, 1996

Dwayne Banks

147 Bowdoin Street

On April 23, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 147 Bowdoin Street. The victim was later identified as Dwayne Banks, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dwayne Banks was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 23, 1996

May 10, 1996

Rondelle Offley

61 Supple Road

On May 10, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 61 Supple Road, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rondelle Offley, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rondelle Offley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 1996

May 28, 1996

Eric J. Paige

28 Tennis Road

On May 28, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 28 Tennis Road, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Eric J. Paige, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eric J. Paige was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 28, 1996

June 15, 1996

Robert J. Smith

10 Sunderland Street

On June 15, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Sunderland Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Robert J. Smith, 46, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert J. Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 15, 1996

June 23, 1996

Karina E. Holmer

Rear 1091 Boylston Street

On June 23, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Rear 1091 Boylston Street. The victim was later identified as Karina E. Holmer, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Karina E. Holmer was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 23, 1996

July 6, 1996

Michael Hodge

65 Deering Road

On July 6, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 65 Deering Road, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Michael Hodge, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Hodge was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 6, 1996

July 19, 1996

Ivet Martinez

Hampden and George Streets

On July 19, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Hampden and George Streets. The victim was later identified as Ivet Martinez, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ivet Martinez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 19, 1996

September 14, 1996

Richard L. Hill

33 Perrin Street

On September 14, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 33 Perrin Street Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Richard L. Hill, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard L. Hill was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 14, 1996

October 15, 1996

Melvin B. Franklin

129 Woodrow Avenue

On October 15, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 129 Woodrow Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Melvin B. Franklin, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Melvin B. Franklin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 15, 1996

November 17, 1996

Joseph Sacco

69 Salem Street

On November 17, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 69 Salem Street, North End. The victim was later identified as Joseph Sacco, 44, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Sacco was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 17, 1996

November 21, 1996

Brian J. Skelly

Orient Heights MBTA Station

On November 21, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Orient Heights MBTA Station. The victim was later identified as Brian J. Skelly, 41, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brian J. Skelly was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 21, 1996

December 11, 1996

Christopher Walker

180 Seaver Street

On December 11, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 180 Seaver Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Christopher Walker, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Walker was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 11, 1996

December 11, 1996

Kevin Shaw

Hazelwood Court

On December 11, 1996, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Hazelwood Court, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Kevin Shaw, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Shaw was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 11, 1996