2025 Unsolved Homicides

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January 21, 2025

Kareem Daveiga-Booth

73 Ridgewood Street

On January 21, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 73 Ridgewood St. The victim was later identified as Kareem Daveiga-Booth, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kareem Daveiga-Booth was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 21, 2025

January 30, 2025

Leroy Ryner

Morton & West Selden Street

On January 30, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Morton St/West Selden St. The victim was later identified as Leroy Ryner, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leroy Ryner was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 30, 2025

April 20, 2025

Jhonna Charles

85 River Street

On April 20, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 85 River Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Jhonna Charles, 40 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jhonna Charles was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 20, 2025

May 6, 2025

Sadoni Powell

9 Hannon Street

On May 6, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Cardiac Arrest at 9 Hannon St, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Sadoni Powell, 4 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. On July 24, 2025, the Boston Police were updated that the manner of death of Sadoni Powell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 6, 2025

May 13, 2025

Justin Bettencourt

107 Munroe Street

On May 13, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 107 Munroe St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Justin Bettencourt, 21 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Justin Bettencourt was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 13, 2025

May 24, 2025

Walter Wilkens

36 Franklin Hill Avenue

On May 24, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 36 Franklin Hill Ave, Dorchester. One of the victims was later identified as Walter Wilkens, 36 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Wilkens was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

Anthony McIntosh

1601 Blue Hill Avenue

On May 24, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1601 Blue Hill Ave. One of the victims was later identified as Anthony McIntosh, 65 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony McIntosh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 24, 2025

June 9, 2025

Anildo Cardoso

Levant & Tebroc Street

On June 9, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Levant St/Tebroc St, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Anildo Cardoso, 41 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anildo Cardoso was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 9, 2025

June 12, 2025

Phillip Franco

4 Pomeroy Street

On June 12, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 Pomeroy St, Allston. The victim was later identified as Phillip Franco, 15 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Phillip Franco was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 12, 2025

June 19, 2025

Teo Vernice

136 Ruthven Street

On June 19, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 163 Ruthven St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Teo Vernice, 21 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Teo Vernice was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

June 19, 2025

August 3, 2025

Tanahj Thompson

289 Dudley Street

On August 3, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 289 Dudley St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Tanahj Thompson, 23 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Tanahj Thompson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 3, 2025

October 13, 2025

Marie Molea-Anthony

1855 Washington Street

On October 13, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1855 Washington St, South End. The victim was later identified as Marie Molea-Anthony, 61 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marie Molea-Anthony was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 2025

October 22, 2025

Nilton Miranda

15 Saint Rose Street

On October 22, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 15 Saint Rose St, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Nilton Miranda, 30 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nilton Miranda was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 22, 2025

December 2, 2025

Nazir Wallace

15 Cunard Way

On December 2, 2025, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 15 Cunard Way, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Nazir Wallace, 21 years of age, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Nazir Wallace was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 2, 2025