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Anonymous
- Crime Stoppers Text-A-Tip Program
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Known
- BPD Homicide Unit: 617-343-4470
January 21, 1976
Arthur J. Watson
129 Zeigler Street
On January 21, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Rear of 129 Zeigler Street, Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Arthur J. Watson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Arthur J. Watson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
January 22, 1976
Donald Sorace
Border Street
On January 22, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Border Street at Liberty Plaza Parking Lot. The victim was later identified as Donald Sorace, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Donald Sorace was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 7, 1976
Orange Cox
Dudley & Winslow
On February 7, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Alleway Dudley and Winslow. The victim was later identified as Orange Cox, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Orange Cox was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 8, 1976
Anthony J. Capitumini
1230 Bennington Street
On February 8, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at MBTA Parking Lot opposite 1230 Bennington Street, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Anthony J. Capitumini, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Anthony J. Capitumini was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 14, 1976
Robert Jones
Quincy Street & Blue Hill Avenue
On February 14, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Quincy Street at Blue Hill Ave in vacant lot. The victim was later identified as Robert Jones, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Robert Jones was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
February 20, 1976
Alphonse Puzan
Sears Crescent
On February 20, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at First National Bank, Sears Crescent - Government Center. The victim was later identified as Alphonse Puzan, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Alphonse Puzan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 8, 1976
Joseph Allard
490 Commonwealth Avenue
On March 8, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Steps of Graham Jr. College, 490 Commonwealth Ave. The victim was later identified as Joseph Allard, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Joseph Allard was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 10, 1976
Ralph S. Milligan
West 5th & B Street
On March 10, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at West 5th at B street, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Ralph S. Milligan, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Ralph S. Milligan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 23, 1976
Paul Batsis
131 East Cottage Street
On March 23, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at In the street in front of 131 East Cottage Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as Paul Batsis, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul Batsis was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
March 30, 1976
Patrick J. Fabiano
350 North Street
On March 30, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 350 North Street, Boston (Waterfront Parking Lot). The victim was later identified as Patrick J. Fabiano, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Patrick J. Fabiano was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 10, 1976
Brett Ghelfi
166 Bayswater Street
On April 10, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at 166 Bayswater St. East Boston (Basement Doorway). The victim was later identified as Brett Ghelfi, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Brett Ghelfi was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
April 21, 1976
Willie Williams
St. Devon & Laredo Streets
On April 21, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at St. Devon and Laredo Streets at the intersection. The victim was later identified as Willie Williams, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Willie Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 27, 1976
Santo D. Femino
19 Trustman Terrace
On May 27, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Parking lot at 19 Trustman Terrace, East Boston. The victim was later identified as Santo D. Femino, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Santo D. Femino was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
May 29, 1976
Walter Monroe
Wellington Street
On May 29, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Wellington Street near Columbus Avenue. The victim was later identified as Walter Monroe, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Walter Monroe was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 10, 1976
Herman Murphy
323 Centre Street
On June 10, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Sidewalk in front of 323 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain. The victim was later identified as Herman Murphy, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Herman Murphy was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 11, 1976
John M. Pembroke
525 Geneva Avenue
On June 11, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Vicinity of 525 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as John M. Pembroke, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John M. Pembroke was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
June 24, 1976
John Davidson
137 West Concord Street
On June 24, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Sidewalk in front of 137 West Concord Street. The victim was later identified as John Davidson, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John Davidson was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
July 27, 1976
Paul Shimkus
138 Old Colony Avenue
On July 27, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Mike Kiley's Tavern, 138 Old Colony Ave, South Boston. The victim was later identified as Paul Shimkus, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Paul Shimkus was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 10, 1976
John R. Leary
Ward Pond Reservation
On August 10, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Bike Trail - Ward Pond Reservation. The victim was later identified as John R. Leary, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of John R. Leary was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 14, 1976
Helene H. Budris
107 Chandler Street
On August 14, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 107 Chandler Street. The victim was later identified as Helene H. Budris, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Helene H. Budris was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
August 29, 1976
Edward H. Monahan
Richmond Street & Fulton Street
On August 29, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Trauma at Richmond Street at Fulton Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Edward H. Monahan, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Edward H. Monahan was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 5, 1976
Leo Dixon
1310 Blue Hill Avenue
On September 5, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 1310 Blue Hill avenue, Basement Apartment. The victim was later identified as Leo Dixon, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Leo Dixon was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 24, 1976
Hugh McGuire
Brighton Avenue & Commonwealth Avenue
On September 24, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brighton Ave and Commonwealth Avenue on the sidewalk. The victim was later identified as Hugh McGuire, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Hugh McGuire was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
September 24, 1976
Thomas Willett
Brighton Avenue & Commonwealth Avenue
On September 24, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Shot at Brighton Ave and Commonwealth Avenue on the sidewalk. The victim was later identified as Thomas Willett, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Thomas Willett was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
November 3, 1976
Frances L. Cross
36 Whiting Street
On November 3, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 36 Whiting Street in the bedroom Roxbury. The victim was later identified as Frances L. Cross, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Frances L. Cross was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 4, 1976
James H. Cade
112 Norwell Street
On December 4, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at Sidewalk in front of 112 Norwell Street, Dorchester. The victim was later identified as James H. Cade, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of James H. Cade was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 10, 1976
Charles Williams
9 Livingston Street
On December 10, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at in the street in front of 9 Livingston Street, Mattapan. The victim was later identified as Charles Williams, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Charles Williams was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
December 12, 1976
Kathleen M. Welsh
39 Revere Street
On December 12, 1976, the Boston Police Department responded to a Person Stabbed at 39 Revere Street, Boston. The victim was later identified as Kathleen M. Welsh, and was pronounced deceased. The manner of death of Kathleen M. Welsh was determined to be a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.