Investigation Update: At about 12:15 PM, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit arrested Brian Keazer, 50, of Boston, in Jamaica Plain.
At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court for the murder of Ruth Foster, 56, of Boston. This is another example of the combined efforts and collaboration of the BPD Unsolved Homicide Squad and its many law enforcement partners. These dedicated detectives work to bring justice to victims and their loved ones.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court tomorrow. Please contact the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office for further information.
The facts and circumstances surrounding the 1997 homicide are as follows: About 1:24 AM, on October 14, 1997, the Boston Police Department responded to a call for service at 47 Withington Street, Dorchester, and found the victim. The victim was later identified as Ruth Foster, 56, of Boston. The manner of death was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
🌐 Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.
For those impacted by this incident, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team (NTT) offers free, 24/7, confidential emotional support. To connect with a trained provider, please call (617) 431-0125.