2003 Unsolved Homicides

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  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

January 22, 2003

Michael McQuay

423 Geneva Avenue

On January 22, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 423 Geneva Ave. The victim was later identified as Michael McQuay, 14, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael McQuay was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 22, 2003

April 21, 2003

Rashawd Myron Core

15 Creston Street Roxbury

On April 21, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 15 Creston St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Rashawd Myron Core, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rashawd Myron Core was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 21, 2003

May 12, 2003

Claude Jones

Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road

On May 12, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Blue Hill Ave/Columbia Rd. The victim was later identified as Claude Jones, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Claude Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 12, 2003

May 12, 2003

James H. Cassidy

204 Hemenway Street

On May 12, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 204 Hemenway St. The victim was later identified as James H. Cassidy, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James H. Cassidy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 12, 2003

June 8, 2003

Nathaniel Depina

24 Ridgewood Street Dorchester

On June 8, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 24 Ridgewood St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Nathaniel Depina, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nathaniel Depina was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 8, 2003

June 19, 2003

Mikeal Harris

45 Franklin Hill Avenue

On June 19, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 45 Franklin Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as Mikeal Harris, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mikeal Harris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 19, 2003

June 20, 2003

Westley Baptiste

Seaver Street and Blue Hill Avenue

On June 20, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Seaver St & Blue Hill Ave. The victim was later identified as Westley Baptiste, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Westley Baptiste was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 20, 2003

August 7, 2003

Karim Harris

121 Ashmont Street Dorchester

On August 7, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 121 Ashmont St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Karim Harris, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Karim Harris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 7, 2003

August 15, 2003

Jennette Bowers

878 Cummins Highway

On August 15, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 878 Cummins Hwy. The victim was later identified as Jennette Bowers, 48, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jennette Bowers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 15, 2003

September 12, 2003

Garry Sanon

Harvard and Radcliff Street

On September 12, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Harvard & Radcliff Street. The victim was later identified as Garry Sanon, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Garry Sanon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 12, 2003

September 20, 2003

Jose Falcon

138 Heath Street Jamaica Plain

On September 20, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 138 Heath St. J.P. The victim was later identified as Jose Falcon, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Falcon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 20, 2003

September 24, 2003

Akel Durham

36 Ridgewood Street Dorchester

On September 24, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 36 Ridgewood St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Akel Durham, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Akel Durham was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 24, 2003

October 14, 2003

Colus Turner

Dorr Street and Highland Street

On October 14, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Dorr St & Highland Street. The victim was later identified as Colus Turner, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Colus Turner was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 14, 2003

December 5, 2003

Julio Cesar Arias

Columbia Road and Bodwell Street

On December 5, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Columbia Rd. & Bodwell. The victim was later identified as Julio Cesar Arias, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Julio Cesar Arias was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 5, 2003

December 8, 2003

Yong Sheng Qui

14 Logan Way, South Boston

On December 8, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 14 Logan Way, SB. The victim was later identified as Yong Sheng Qui, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Yong Sheng Qui was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 8, 2003

December 21, 2003

Alejandro Sanchez

Brookline and Newbury Extension

On December 21, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Brookline & Newbury Extension. The victim was later identified as Alejandro Sanchez, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alejandro Sanchez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 21, 2003

December 29, 2003

Claudio Cardoso

98 Pleasant Street

On December 29, 2003, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 98 Pleasant St. The victim was later identified as Claudio Cardoso, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Claudio Cardoso was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 29, 2003