2002 Unsolved Homicides

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  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

January 1, 2002

Darren H. Niles

322 Warren Street

On January 1, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 322 Warren St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Darren H. Niles, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Darren H. Niles was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 1, 2002

February 3, 2002

Jose Rosa, Jr.

17 Shirley Street

On February 3, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 17 Shirley St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Jose Rosa, Jr., 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Rosa, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 3, 2002

February 27, 2002

Fitzroy Davidson

328 Harvard Street

On February 27, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 328 Harvard St. Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Fitzroy Davidson, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Fitzroy Davidson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 27, 2002

March 30, 2002

Gustavo Veras

192 Amory Street

On March 30, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 192 Amory St. J. P.. The victim was later identified as Gustavo Veras, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gustavo Veras was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 30, 2002

May 14, 2002

Anthony Hart

Blue Hill Avenue & Creston Street

On May 14, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Blue Hill Ave. & Creston St.. The victim was later identified as Anthony Hart, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony Hart was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 14, 2002

May 17, 2002

Christopher Tripp

Opposite 50 Dunbar Avenue

On May 17, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Opp 50 Dunbar Ave.. The victim was later identified as Christopher Tripp, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Tripp was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 17, 2002

May 20, 2002

Kevin Bonds

49 India Street

On May 20, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 49 India St.. The victim was later identified as Kevin Bonds, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Bonds was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 20, 2002

May 23, 2002

Oscar Villanueva

126 Border Road

On May 23, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 126 Border Road East Boston. The victim was later identified as Oscar Villanueva, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Oscar Villanueva was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 23, 2002

June 2, 2002

Hector Santiago

Abbotsford & Walnut Avenue

On June 2, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Abbotsford @ Walnut Ave. The victim was later identified as Hector Santiago, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hector Santiago was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 2, 2002

June 11, 2002

Christopher Whyte

2 Frazer Street

On June 11, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2 Frazer St. H.P.. The victim was later identified as Christopher Whyte, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Christopher Whyte was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 11, 2002

June 21, 2002

Bennie Raye

640 Morton Street

On June 21, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 640 Morton St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Bennie Raye, 57, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bennie Raye was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 21, 2002

June 28, 2002

Omar Restrepo

8 Kettridge Street

On June 28, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 8 Kettridge St. Roslindale. The victim was later identified as Omar Restrepo, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Omar Restrepo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 2002

June 30, 2002

Kenneth Mattox

19 Crowell Street

On June 30, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 19 Crowell St. Dorc. The victim was later identified as Kenneth Mattox, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kenneth Mattox was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 30, 2002

July 19, 2002

Sherron Murray

31 Cunningham Street

On July 19, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 31 Cunningham St. Dorc. The victim was later identified as Sherron Murray, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sherron Murray was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 19, 2002

July 25, 2002

Robert Moss

366 Cummings Highway

On July 25, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 366 Cummings Hwy Roslindale. The victim was later identified as Robert Moss, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Moss was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 25, 2002

August 1, 2002

Timothy Mathis

22 Vaughan Avenue

On August 1, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 22 Vaughan Ave. Dorc.. The victim was later identified as Timothy Mathis, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Timothy Mathis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 1, 2002

September 10, 2002

Clinton Richards

247 Norfolk Street

On September 10, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 247 Norfolk St.. The victim was later identified as Clinton Richards, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clinton Richards was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 10, 2002

September 10, 2002

Robert Harden

870 Blue Hill Avenue

On September 10, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 870 Blue Hill Ave. . The victim was later identified as Robert Harden, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Harden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 10, 2002

October 13, 2002

Manolo F. Mejia-Soto

3919 Washington Street

On October 13, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 3919 Washington St. Roslindale. The victim was later identified as Manolo F. Mejia-Soto, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Manolo F. Mejia-Soto was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 2002

November 20, 2002

Edgardo Perez

202 Norwell Street

On November 20, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 202 Norwell St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Edgardo Perez, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edgardo Perez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 20, 2002

November 3, 2002

Uva Douglas

133 Ruthven Street

On November 3, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 133 Ruthven St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Uva Douglas, 82, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Uva Douglas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 3, 2002

December 15, 2002

Chilet Eleve

14 Dwyer Street

On December 15, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 14 Dwyer St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Chilet Eleve, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Chilet Eleve was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 15, 2002

December 17, 2002

Carlos Alves

16 Wendover Street

On December 17, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 16 Wendover St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Carlos Alves, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carlos Alves was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 17, 2002

December 28, 2002

Darrin Adams

150 American Legion Highway

On December 28, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 150 American Legion Highway. The victim was later identified as Darrin Adams, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Darrin Adams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 28, 2002

December 29, 2002

Norman Palmer

102 Bird Street

On December 29, 2002, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 102 Bird Street Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Norman Palmer, 43, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Norman Palmer was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 29, 2002