Our greatest resource in solving homicide cases is information from witnesses, family, friends and the community. If you have any information regarding an ongoing investigation you can reach out to us in the following ways.
Anonymous
- Crime Stoppers Text-A-Tip Program
- Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-494-TIPS
Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
January 1, 1985
Yolanda Burgos
19 Bataan Court
On January 1, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 19 Bataan Ct, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Yolanda Burgos, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Yolanda Burgos was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 17, 1985
Gloria Brown
102 Nightingale Street
On January 17, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Smoke Inhalation / Fire at 102 Nightingale St, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Gloria Brown, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gloria Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 17, 1985
Larry Brown
102 Nightingale Street
On January 17, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Smoke Inhalation / Fire at 102 Nightingale St, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Larry Brown, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Larry Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 2, 1985
Terry Edwards
786 Blue Hill Avenue
On February 2, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 786 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Terry Edwards, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terry Edwards was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 19, 1985
Gonsalvo Suarez
2 Westerly Street
On March 19, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 2 Westerly St, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Gonsalvo Suarez, 36, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gonsalvo Suarez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 3, 1985
Frank Rogers
26 Ambrose Street
On April 3, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at 26 Ambrose St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Frank Rogers, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frank Rogers was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 5, 1985
Ray Boultenhouse
Vinton Street and Preble Street
On April 5, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Vinton St and Preble St, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Ray Boultenhouse, 29, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ray Boultenhouse was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 14, 1985
Mark Williams
316 Talbot Avenue
On April 14, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 316 Talbot Ave, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Mark Williams, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Mark Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 22, 1985
Peggy Irby
40 Deering Road
On April 22, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 40 Deering Rd, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Peggy Irby, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Peggy Irby was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 5, 1985
George Harrison
22 Claremont Park
On May 5, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 22 Claremont Pk, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as George Harrison, 71, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of George Harrison was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 6, 1985
William Burns
40 Beach Street
On May 6, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 40 Beach Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as William Burns, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Burns was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 8, 1985
Sheila Chafin
1183 Saratoga Street
On May 8, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 1183 Saratoga St, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Sheila Chafin, 18, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Sheila Chafin was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 10, 1985
Hector Minier
23 Mount Pleasant Avenue
On May 10, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 23 Mt Pleasant Ave, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Hector Minier, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hector Minier was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 24, 1985
Ronny Graham
38 Bataan Court
On May 24, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 38 Bataan Court, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Ronny Graham, 22, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ronny Graham was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 8, 1985
Clinton Vick
32 Smith Street
On June 8, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at 32 Smith St, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Clinton Vick, 56, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Clinton Vick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 15, 1985
Richard Wright
Wentworth Terrace
On June 15, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Wentworth Terrace, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Richard Wright, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Richard Wright was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 6, 1985
James Talbert
Shawmut Avenue at Roxbury Street
On July 6, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Shawmut Ave at Roxbury Street. The victim was later identified as James Talbert, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Talbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 14, 1985
James Filbert
176 Minot Street
On August 14, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 176 Minot Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as James Filbert, 32, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James Filbert was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 6, 1985
Keesha Gilliam
Rear 175 Northampton Street
On September 6, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Death Investigation at Rear 175 Northampton Street. The victim was later identified as Keesha Gilliam, 14, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Keesha Gilliam was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 12, 1985
William Hovey
Centre Street and Wise Street
On September 12, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Centre St and Wise St, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as William Hovey, 24, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Hovey was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 13, 1985
Thomas Nee Jr.
Front of "On Broadway" West Broadway
On September 13, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at front of "On Broadway" West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Thomas Nee Jr., 38, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Nee Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 21, 1985
Robert Barrett
Celtic Tavern
On October 21, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Celtic Tavern, Charlestown. The victim was later identified as Robert Barrett, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Barrett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 24, 1985
Terrance Cass
14 Castlegate Road
On October 24, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 14 Castlegate Rd, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Terrance Cass, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terrance Cass was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 28, 1985
Vincent Limoli
44 Hull Street
On October 28, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 44 Hull St, Boston. The victim was later identified as Vincent Limoli, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Vincent Limoli was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 29, 1985
Patricia Morrison
425 Shawmut Avenue
On October 29, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire / Fire at 425 Shawmut Ave. The victim was later identified as Patricia Morrison, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patricia Morrison was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
October 29, 1985
Jamal Morrison
425 Shawmut Avenue
On October 29, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Fire / Fire at 425 Shawmut Ave. The victim was later identified as Jamal Morrison, 9 months, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jamal Morrison was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 3, 1985
Andrew Hoffman
1 Everett Square
On November 11, 1985, the Boston Police Department was notified of an Assault and Battery which had occurred on November 3, 1985 at 1 Everett Square, Brighton. The victim was later identified as Andrew Hoffman, 25, and was pronounced deceased in New Jersey. The manner of death of Andrew Hoffman was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 1, 1985
Antoinette Sorzano
949 Blue Hill Avenue
On December 1, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 949 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Antoinette Sorzano, 23, and was pronounced deceased on April 10, 1986. The manner of death of Antoinette Sorzano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 14, 1985
Joseph Sammah
27 Hildreth Road
On December 14, 1985, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 27 Hildreth Rd, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Joseph Sammah, 47, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Sammah was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.