2005 Unsolved Homicides

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  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

January 29, 2005

Michael Young

7 Crowell Street

On January 29, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 7 Crowell Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Michael Young, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Young was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 29, 2005

February 4, 2005

Alexander Gonzales

969 Commonwealth Avenue

On February 4, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 969 Commonwealth Avenue. The victim was later identified as Alexander Gonzales, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alexander Gonzales was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 4, 2005

February 5, 2005

William Clayter

61 Clarkwood Street

On February 5, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 61 Clarkwood Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as William Clayter, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Clayter was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 5, 2005

March 14, 2005

James L. Funches

180 Ruggles Street

On March 14, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 180 Ruggles Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as James L. Funches, 73, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James L. Funches was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 14, 2005

March 16, 2005

Leon Bocage

780 Shawmut Avenue

On March 16, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 780 Shawmut Avenue. The victim was later identified as Leon Bocage, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leon Bocage was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 16, 2005

March 18, 2005

Luis Barrows

13 Longfellow Street

On March 18, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 13 Longfellow Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Luis Barrows, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Luis Barrows was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 18, 2005

March 19, 2005

Eddie William

53 Forest Street

On March 19, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 53 Forest Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Eddie William, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eddie William was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 19, 2005

April 2, 2005

Anna E. Mendosa

157 Cottage Street

On April 2, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 157 Cottage Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Anna E. Mendosa, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anna E. Mendosa was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 2, 2005

April 2, 2005

Yorki Lipscomb

Crawford Street & Harold Street

On April 2, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Crawford Street & Harold Street. The victim was later identified as Yorki Lipscomb, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Yorki Lipscomb was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 2, 2005

April 20, 2005

Damion Service

9 Itasca Street

On April 20, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at (rear) 9 Itasca Street. The victim was later identified as Damion Service, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Damion Service was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 20, 2005

April 29, 2005

Jacques Flowers

Stoughton Street & Sumner Street

On April 29, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Stoughton Street and Sumner Street. The victim was later identified as Jacques Flowers, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jacques Flowers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 29, 2005

April 30, 2005

Shavale Brome

39 Homestead Street

On April 30, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 39 Homestead Street. The victim was later identified as Shavale Brome, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Shavale Brome was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 30, 2005

May 10, 2005

John C. Beresford

Bentham Road at Mount Ida Road

On May 10, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Bentham Road at Mount Ida Road. The victim was later identified as John C. Beresford, 40, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death ofJohn C. Beresford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 10, 2005

May 26, 2005

Gerda Bissette

5 St. John Street

On May 26, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 5 St. John Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Gerda Bissette, 97, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gerda Bissette was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 26, 2005

June 16, 2005

Bernard Roseboro

114 Fuller Street

On June 16, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 114 Fuller Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Bernard Roseboro, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bernard Roseboro was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 16, 2005

June 23, 2005

Kevin Walsh

33 Corey Street

On June 23, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 33 Corey Street, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Kevin Walsh, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Walsh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 23, 2005

June 24, 2005

Michael Brantley

Draper Street & Westville Street

On June 24, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Draper Street & Westville Street. The victim was later identified as Michael Brantley, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Brantley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 24, 2005

June 28, 2005

Ishmeal Canuto

19A Clinton Street

On June 28, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 19A Clinton Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ishmeal Canuto, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ishmeal Canuto was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 28, 2005

June 29, 2005

Kareem M. Burey

104 Nighingale Street

On June 29, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 104 Nighingale Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Kareem M. Burey, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kareem M. Burey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 29, 2005

July 6, 2005

Norberto Serrano

71 Georgia Street

On July 6, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 71 Georgia Street. The victim was later identified as Norberto Serrano, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Norberto Serrano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 6, 2005

July 7, 2005

Brandon Summers

435 Old Colony Avenue

On July 7, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 435 Old Colony Avenue, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Brandon Summers, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brandon Summers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 7, 2005

July 7, 2005

Marcus Dubose

14 Lydnhurst Street

On July 7, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 14 Lydnhurst Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Marcus Dubose, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marcus Dubose was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 7, 2005

July 15, 2005

Franklyn Nwachukwu

22 Lewiston Street

On July 15, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 22 Lewiston Street, Hyde Park. The victim was later identified as Franklyn Nwachukwu, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Franklyn Nwachukwu was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 15, 2005

July 16, 2005

Gyvonne Nembhard

65 Polk Street

On July 16, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 65 Polk Street. The victim was later identified as Gyvonne Nembhard, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gyvonne Nembhard was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 16, 2005

July 22, 2005,

Eric Perkins

43 Goodale Street

On July 22, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 43 Goodale Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Eric Perkins, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eric Perkins was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 22, 2005,

July 23, 2005

Damaine Brown

Blue Hill Avenue & Landor Street

On July 23, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Blue Hill Avenue & Landor Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Damaine Brown, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Damaine Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 23, 2005

August 13, 2005

Calvin Langford

Academy Road & Weaver Way

On August 13, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Academy Road & Weaver Way. The victim was later identified as Calvin Langford, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Calvin Langford was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 2005

August 14, 2005

Kevin Williams

Shawmut Avenue & Williams Street

On August 14, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Shawmut Avenue & Williams Street. The victim was later identified as Kevin Williams, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 14, 2005

August 22, 2005

Brandon Wilson

25 Wyoming Street

On August 22, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 25 Wyoming Street. The victim was later identified as Brandon Wilson, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brandon Wilson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 22, 2005

September 17, 2005

Lisa Daniels

Oldsfields Road at Normany Street

On September 17, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Oldsfields Road at Normany Street. The victim was later identified as Lisa Daniels, 42, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Lisa Daniels was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 17, 2005

September 18, 2005

Andre Stone

Evans Street, Thetford Playground

On September 18, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Evans Street, Thetford playground. The victim was later identified as Andre Stone, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Andre Stone was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 18, 2005

October 7, 2005

Carey Reid

27 Westwood Street

On October 7, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 27 Westwood Street. The victim was later identified as Carey Reid, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carey Reid was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 7, 2005

October 13, 2005

Jean Lampron

2 Linskey Barry Court

On October 13, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 2 Linskey Barry Court, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Jean Lampron, 68, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jean Lampron was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 2005

October 21, 2005

Jose Gonzales

2999 Washington Street

On October 21, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2999 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Jose Gonzales, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jose Gonzales was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 21, 2005

October 22, 2005

Kevin Garces

80 Bragdon Street

On October 22, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 80 Bragdon Street. The victim was later identified as Kevin Garces, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kevin Garces was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 22, 2005

November 13, 2005

Victor Rose

2566 Washington Street

On November 13, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2566 Washington Street. The victim was later identified as Victor Rose, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Victor Rose was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 13, 2005

November 14, 2005

Brandon Patterson

1284 Blue Hill Avenue

On November 14, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1284 Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Brandon Patterson, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brandon Patterson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 14, 2005

November 14, 2005

Davius Stewart

Dorchester Avenue

On November 14, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Dorchester Avenue. The victim was later identified as Davius Stewart, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Davius Stewart was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 14, 2005

November 21, 2005

Leonard Thomas

375 Columbus Avenue

On November 21, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 375 Columbus Avenue. The victim was later identified as Leonard Thomas, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leonard Thomas was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 21, 2005

November 22, 2005

David Velasquez

23 Brookmarshall Road

On November 22, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 23 Brookmarshall Road. The victim was later identified as David Velasquez, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of David Velasquez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 22, 2005

November 28, 2005

Carl Searcy

120 George Street

On November 28, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 120 George Street. The victim was later identified as Carl Searcy, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carl Searcy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 28, 2005

November 24, 2005

Dion Taylor

11 Woodbine Street

On November 24, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 11 Woodbine Street. The victim was later identified as Dion Taylor, 17, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dion Taylor was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 24, 2005

October 14, 2005

Jane Doe

17-19 Winter Street

On October 14, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 17-19 Winter Street, Dorchester. The victim was unidentified. The manner of death of Jane Doe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 14, 2005

December 28, 2005

Rodd Hunt

10 Ditmus Court

On December 28, 2005, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 10 Ditmus Court. The victim was later identified as Rodd Hunt, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rodd Hunt was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 28, 2005