1983 Unsolved Homicides

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January 25, 1983

William K. Hui

816 Beacon Street

On January 25, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 816 Beacon Street. The victim was later identified as William K. Hui, 37, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William K. Hui was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 25, 1983

January 25, 1983

Glen Roberts

160 Westview Street

On January 25, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 160 Westview Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Glen Roberts, 25, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Glen Roberts was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 25, 1983

January 28, 1983

Thomas Dooley

Old Colony Avenue & Mitchell Street

On January 28, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Old Colony Avenue & Mitchell Street. The victim was later identified as Thomas Dooley, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Dooley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

January 28, 1983

February 21, 1983

Dana Gomes

Stanwood & Normandy Street

On February 21, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Stanwood & Normandy Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Dana Gomes, 19, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Dana Gomes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 21, 1983

February 23, 1983

William Darling

100 Norton Street

On February 23, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 100 Norton Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as William Darling, 35, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Darling was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 23, 1983

February 23, 1983

Yu Wood Chin

62A Beach Street

On February 23, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 62A Beach Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Yu Wood Chin aka Paul, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Yu Wood Chin aka Paul was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

February 23, 1983

March 19, 1983

William Bethoney

1306 Columbia Road

On March 19, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 1306 Columbia Road, South Boston. The victim was later identified as William Bethoney, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Bethoney was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

March 19, 1983

April 12, 1983

Michael Ward

Old Harbor & Columbia Road

On April 12, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Old Harbor & Columbia Road. The victim was later identified as Michael Ward, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael Ward was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

April 12, 1983

May 04, 1983

Stephen Fenton

Wales & Kingsdale Street

On May 04, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Wales & Kingsdale Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Stephen Fenton, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Stephen Fenton was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

May 04, 1983

July 14, 1983

Rebecca Lanier

110 Monticello Avenue

On July 14, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at 110 Monticello Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Rebecca Lanier, 26, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Rebecca Lanier was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 14, 1983

July 16, 1983

Harry Brown

Franklin Park

On July 16, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Harry Brown, 20, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Harry Brown was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 16, 1983

July 18, 1983

Terrance A. Harper

550 Norfolk Street

On July 18, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Walker Playground, 550 Norfolk Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Terrance A. Harper, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terrance A. Harper was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 18, 1983

July 15, 1983

William Byrnes

Bunker Hill & Lexington

On July 15, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Assault & Battery at Bunker Hill & Lexington. The victim was later identified as William Byrnes, 46, and was pronounced deceased the following week. The manner of death of William Byrnes was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 15, 1983

July 29, 1983

Donald Evans

Boston Common, Boylston & Charles Streets

On July 29, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Boston Common, Boylston & Charles Streets. The victim was later identified as Donald Evans, 49, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald Evans was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

July 29, 1983

August 01, 1983

Jerome Bennett

17 Franklin Hill Avenue

On August 01, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at 17 Franklin Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Jerome Bennett, 1, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Jerome Bennett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 01, 1983

August 13, 1983

Terry Deon Best

Landor Road & Blue Hill Avenue

On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Landor Road & Blue Hill Avenue. The victim was later identified as Terry Deon Best, 30, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Terry Deon Best was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 1983

August 13, 1983

Gordon E. Brendley

New Calvary Cemetery

On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at New Calvary Cemetery. The victim was later identified as Gordon E. Brendley, 82, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Gordon E. Brendley was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 1983

August 13, 1983

Michael McNamara

12 Leverett Ave

On August 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Shot & Person Stabbed at 12 Leverett Ave, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Michael McNamara, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Michael McNamara was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 13, 1983

August 24, 1983

Unknown (Baby)

14 Orchard Park

On August 24, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma in the rear of 14 Orchard Park, Roxbury. The victim was an Unknown (Baby), and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Unknown (Baby) was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 24, 1983

August 29, 1983

Bayron B. Ezell

Walnut Park

On August 29, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Walnut Park, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Bayron B. Ezell, 16, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bayron B. Ezell was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

August 29, 1983

September 03, 1983

Joseph Fitzpatrick

Lithuanian Club, 368 West Broadway

On September 03, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Lithuanian Club, 368 West Broadway, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Joseph Fitzpatrick, 33, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Fitzpatrick was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 03, 1983

September 04, 1983

Eugene Sullivan

114 B Street

On September 04, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 114 B Street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Eugene Sullivan, 39, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Eugene Sullivan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 04, 1983

September 07, 1983

Edgar Pagan Torrez

37 Brookledge Street

On September 07, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 37 Brookledge Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Edgar Pagan Torrez, 21, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edgar Pagan Torrez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 07, 1983

September 11, 1983

Virgilio Hernandez

Franklin Park

On September 11, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Found Body at Franklin Park, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Virgilio Hernandez, 52, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Virgilio Hernandez was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 11, 1983

September 24, 1983

Marie Lourdes Turenne

Norfolk Street

On September 24, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Norfolk Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Marie Lourdes Turenne, 31, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Marie Lourdes Turenne was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

September 24, 1983

October 13, 1983

William Torres

Fleet & North Street

On October 13, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Fleet & North Street, North End. The victim was later identified as William Torres, 23, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of William Torres was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

October 13, 1983

November 02, 1983

Bennie Durham, Jr.

Glenway & Erie Street

On November 02, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Glenway & Erie Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Bennie Durham, Jr., 34, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Bennie Durham, Jr. was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 02, 1983

November 14, 1983

Justo S. Oliveira

Franklin Park

On November 14, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Franklin Park. The victim was later identified as Justo S. Oliveira, 51, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Justo S. Oliveira was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

November 14, 1983

December 17, 1983

Domingo Ortiz

4 Warren Street

On December 17, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 4 Warren Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Domingo Ortiz, 45, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Domingo Ortiz was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 17, 1983

December 20, 1983

Colette Abbate

89 Park Drive

On December 20, 1983, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 89 Park Drive. The victim was later identified as Colette Abbate, 28, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Colette Abbate was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

December 20, 1983