1997 Unsolved Homicides

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January 12, 1997

Wanda Rivera

7 Weaver Way

On January 12, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 7 Weaver Way, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Wanda Rivera, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Wanda Rivera was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. January 12, 1997

January 20, 1997

Anthony DiPrizio

10 Temple Street

On January 20, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Temple Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Anthony DiPrizio, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony DiPrizio was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. January 20, 1997

February 11, 1997

Miu Ling Mak Fung

72 Crest Hill Road

On February 11, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 72 Crest Hill Road, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Miu Ling Mak Fung, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Miu Ling Mak Fung was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. February 11, 1997

February 23, 1997

Elizabeth Ortiz

312 Border Street

On February 23, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 312 Border Street East Boston. The victim was later identified as Elizabeth Ortiz, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elizabeth Ortiz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. February 23, 1997

February 28, 1997

Walter Vaughn

12 Jacobs Street

On February 28, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 12 Jacobs Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Walter Vaughn, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Vaughn was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. February 28, 1997

April 15, 1997

Alfred Hutton

818 Harrison Avenue

On April 15, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 818 Harrison Avenue. The victim was later identified as Alfred Hutton, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alfred Hutton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. April 15, 1997

May 05, 1997

Chondra Kane

67 Harrison Avenue

On May 05, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 67 Harrison Avenue. The victim was later identified as Chondra Kane, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Chondra Kane was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. May 05, 1997

May 5, 1997

Clark Jones

Clark Jones

On May 5, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 67 Harrison Avenue. The victim was later identified as Clark Jones, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clark Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. May 5, 1997

May 19, 1997

Jerald R. Walker

50 Bataan Court

On May 19, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 50 Bataan Court, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Jerald R. Walker, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jerald R. Walker was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. May 19, 1997

June 2, 1997

Elmer Marroquin

Sumner & Bremen Streets

On June 2, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Sumner and Bremen Streets, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Elmer Marroquin, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Elmer Marroquin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. June 2, 1997

June 5, 1997

David E. Smith

2181 Dorchester Avenue

On June 5, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2181 Dorchester Avenue. The victim was later identified as David E. Smith, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David E. Smith was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. June 5, 1997

June 5, 1997

Jennifer Morin

2181 Dorchester Avenue

On June 5, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2181 Dorchester Avenue. The victim was later identified as Jennifer Morin, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jennifer Morin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. June 5, 1997

June 10, 1997

Walter McMillan Jr.

26 Alpine Street

On June 10, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 26 Alpine Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Walter McMillan Jr., 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter McMillan Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. June 10, 1997

June 20, 1997

Charles T. Olivolo

Boston Harbor

On June 20, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at the Boston Harbor. The victim was later identified as Charles T. Olivolo, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles T. Olivolo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. June 20, 1997

July 5, 1997

Jeffrey DeMass

7 Howe Street

On July 5, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 7 Howe Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Jeffrey DeMass, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jeffrey DeMass was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. July 5, 1997

July 12, 1997

John B. Lee

7 Howe Street

On July 12, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 7 Howe Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as John B. Lee, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John B. Lee was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. July 12, 1997

August 17, 1997

Tanya M. Rogers

Glen Road, Franklin Park

On August 17, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Glen Road, Franklin Park, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Tonya M. Rogers, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tanya M. Rogers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. August 17, 1997

August 29, 1997

Benjamin L. Gates

580 Blue Hill Avenue

On August 29, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 580 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Benjamin L. Gates, 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Benjamin L. Gates was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. August 29, 1997

October 14, 1997

Ruth Foster

47 Withington Street

On October 14, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 47 Withington Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Ruth Foster, 56, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ruth Foster was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. October 14, 1997

November 9, 1997

Roland McBean

1450 Blue Hill Avenue

On November 9, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1450 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Roland McBean, 53, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Roland McBean was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. November 9, 1997

December 6, 1997

Kachun Osborne

940 Parker Street

On December 6, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 940 Parker Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Kachun Osborne, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kachun Osborne was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. December 6, 1997

December 13, 1997

Tarone Rutledge

Forest & Vine Streets

On December 13, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Forest and Vine Streets, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Tarone Rutledge, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tarone Rutledge was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. December 13, 1997