1998 Unsolved Homicides

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  • BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470

January 25, 1998

John J. LeBlanc

99 Airport Road

On January 25, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 99 Airport Rd. East Boston. The victim was later identified as John J. LeBlanc, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John J. LeBlanc was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 25, 1998

January 30, 1998

Delroy H. Mayo

50 Fairlawn Avenue

On January 30, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 50 Fairlawn Ave, Hyde Park. The victim was later identified as Delroy H. Mayo, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Delroy H. Mayo was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 30, 1998

January 30, 1998

Jonathan Brown

50 Fairlawn Avenue

On January 30, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 50 Fairlawn Ave, Hyde Park. The victim was later identified as Jonathan Brown, 27, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jonathan Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 30, 1998

February 13, 1998

Juan P. Corporan

Stonehurst & Hamilton Street

On February 13, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Stonehurst Street & Hamilton Street. The victim was later identified as Juan P. Corporan, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Juan P. Corporan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 13, 1998

July 4, 1998

Carmen Jiminez

15 Dean Street

On July 4, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire at 15 Dean St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Carmen Jiminez, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Carmen Jiminez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 4, 1998

July 16, 1998

Cleveland Martin

1515 Commonwealth Avenue

On July 16, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1515 Commonwealth Ave. Brighton. The victim was later identified as Cleveland Martin, 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Cleveland Martin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 16, 1998

August 4, 1998

Woody Gourdet

Deering & Westmore Street

On August 4, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Deering & Westmore Sts. Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Woody Gourdet, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Woody Gourdet was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 4, 1998

August 5, 1998

Vladimir Cadet

445 Arborway

On August 5, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 445 Arborway Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Vladimir Cadet, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vladimir Cadet was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 5, 1998

August 14, 1998

Jason Vick

60 Humphreys Street

On August 14, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 60 Humphreys St. The victim was later identified as Jason Vick, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jason Vick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 14, 1998

September 2, 1998

Thomas Chernov

6 Spofford Road

On September 2, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 6 Spofford Rd. Brighton. The victim was later identified as Thomas Chernov, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Chernov was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 2, 1998

September 16, 1998

Derrick Duncan

135 Milton Avenue

On September 16, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 135 Milton Ave. The victim was later identified as Derrick Duncan, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Derrick Duncan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 16, 1998

October 2, 1998

Michael Chittenden

Kerr & Ruggles Street

On October 2, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Kerr & Ruggle St. Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Michael Chittenden, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Chittenden was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 2, 1998

October 13, 1998

Larry Bell

113 Pleasant Street

On October 13, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 113 Pleasant St. Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Larry Bell, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Larry Bell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 1998

November 28, 1998

Rita Hester

21 Parkvale Avenue

On November 28, 1998, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 21 Parkvale Ave. Brighton. The victim was later identified as Rita Hester, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rita Hester was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 28, 1998