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1972 GABRIEL GUTIERREZ
Case 72/198973, September 9, 1972
Police responded to a call for a shooting at 27th and Poplar Street on
September 9, 1972. When they arrived, the police found a white
1963 Chevy in
the intersection with the engine running and no one around. An officer
was checking the vehicle when a witness came up stating he saw two
hippie-looking men run off. The officer started checking the area for
the men last seen running, and found Gabriel Gutierrez lying on
the ground, shot to death, next to 2303 Rivas. Gutierrez was 21
years old at the time of his death.
During the investigation, information came in to detectives that a woman
might have been with the two men who were seen running away from
the scene of the shooting.
Over the years, several leads have been investigated and suspects developed,
but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone.
Family members recently contacted the SAPD Cold Case Squad, looking for
closure and realizing that the person or persons responsible for the death
of Gabriel Gutierrez in 1972 might not still be alive. They are requesting
that anyone who might have information on this murder please contact the
SAPD Cold Case Squad at 207-7635.
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1974 REGINA HERTZ
Case 74/047478, February 27, 1974
On February 27, 1974, a passerby found 73-year-old Regina Hertz,
badly beaten and barely alive, lying in a pool of blood on the
side porch of an abandoned church at S. San Jacinto and
Buena Vista. Regina had beem the victim of a brutal sexual
assault. She was transported to Robert B Green hospital, where
she died the following morning from her injuries.
Police investigated several leads but have not been able to identify
a suspect.
Anyone who might have information on this murder please contact the
SAPD Cold Case Squad at 207-7635.
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1974 JESSE GARCIA
Case 74/298427, November 16, 1974
Around 10:15 pm, on Saturday, November 16, 1974, Jesse Garcia's wife
heard what sounded like three gunshots and a car door slam in
front of their home at 440 S. Frio. Shortly
after that, she heard her front door open and then heard a groan. When
she went to the front door to see what was going on she found her
husband, Jesse Garcia, lying on the sidewalk, shot. Mrs. Garcia went
to a neighbor for help, and as she was going to the neighbor's house
she saw the shadow of an unknown man walk off. EMS arrived and
transported Jesse Garcia to Baptist Hospital, where he was
pronounced dead. Jesse Garcia was 28 years old at the time of his death.
Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects
developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case
against anyone. Detectives at the time of the crime were able to
trace Jesse Garcia's location prior to the shooting to a lounge
called the "Stands", located in the 600 block of W. Durango.
Family members have recently contacted the SAPD Cold Case squad looking for
some closure, realizing that the person or persons responsible for Jesse
Garcia's death might not even be alive now. They are requesting that
anyone who might have information on this murder please contact the
SAPD Cold Case Squad in the Homicide Unit, 207-7635.
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1977 JOSE PEREZ
Case 77/402623, December 23, 1977
On Friday, December 23, 1977, the police received a call for
a fight at Sylvia's Lounge. When they arrived, they found Jose
Perez lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Mr. Perez was pronounced dead at the
scene. An autopsy was performed by the Deputy Medical Examiner,
and determined the cause of death was a stab wound to the
chest and the manner of death was Homicide.
Witnesses say Mr Perez was sitting at a table with at least three
other people when the suspect walked in the front door and directly
up to Mr. Perez. They exchanged some words, and then the suspect
stabbed Mr. Perez and left out the same front door he had walked in.
The three people sitting with Mr. Perez at the time of the stabbing
still have not come forward and have not been identified. Several other
patrons of the Lounge who may also have information on this case, left
before the police arrived.
The police are asking your help in identifying witnesses, the suspect,
or any persons who might have information about this case.
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SOLVED BY ARREST 10-07-2004
1980 GLADYS JEAN RAMIREZ
Case 80/121362, April 16, 1980
On Wednesday, April 17, 1980, Police Officers and the Fire Department
were dispatched to 374 Eland for a house fire. When the Fire Department
arrived, they found the Complainant inside the house, burned and deceased.
Neighbors had called the Fire Department after hearing a loud
explosion and seeing flames coming from the house. Several neighbors and
an off-duty police officer who was passing by tried to gain entry to
the house to locate the Complainant, but were pushed back by the flames.
Later that day, Dr. Ruben Santos of the Medical Examiner's Office, performed
an autopsy on the Complainant. The results of the autopsy showed the
Complainant had also been stabbed and strangled along with being
burned, and the death was ruled a Homicide. Gladys Jean Ramirez
was 29 years old at the time of her death.
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1980 MARGARET AND KEITH CONABLE
Case 80/151611, May 10, 1980
Around 11:00 pm on Friday, May 9, 1980, neighbors reported hearing
gunshots in the 400 block of Cherry Ridge. Around that same time,
a 1973 tan/gold Mercury Montego was seen driving down the street
at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle was known to
belong to Margaret and Keith Conable, who lived at 458 Cherry
Ridge, the neighbors thought one of the Conables must have taken
ill and were driving fast to reach medical care.
The next morning, Saturday, May 10, 1980, a neighbor noticed the
Conables' car was still gone and went over to check on the house. The
house was open and when the neighbor entered he found both
Margaret and Keith Conable bound and badly beaten to death. The
Conables' vehicle had been stolen and some CB-style radios from
inside the home were taken. At the time of their death,
Keith Conable was 53 and Margaret Conable was 50 years old.
Over the years, several leads have been followed up, but the case
remains unsolved with no clear-cut motive on why someone would
commit such a brutal crime. The CB radios taken from the house
and the Conables' 1973 Mercury Montego (TX ECF275) remain
missing. Detectives are looking for your help in finding the
car or any other evidence or information that will lead to the
solving of this case, and bring closure to the family this
couple left behind.
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1982 TONY WAITERS
Case 82/330728, September 18, 1982
The complainant, Tony Waiters, was at a club, McDuff's, with his brother-in-law
who had just bought a new car that day. They were going to go riding around in
the car so the complainant was going to drop his own car off in the
200 block of Vargas. The complainant left the club and, according to witnesses,
the suspect vehicle drove by and fired a shot as the complainant was getting
out of his car on Vargas Street. The complainant fell to the gorund as the
suspect vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed. The complainant's
brother-in-law drove up to see the complainant lying ont he ground and EMS was
called. EMS transported the complainant to R.B. Green Hospital, where he was
later pronounced dead from a gunshot wound. Tony Waiters was 27 years
old at the time of his death.
The suspects were described at the time as 2 black males, and the suspect vehicle
was a 79/80 Oldsmobile, 2-door, gold and blue in color. The police are asking for your help in identifying witnesses or the suspects, or
for any person who might have information on this case to come forward.
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1983 RICHARD D. (DAN) EDMONSON
Case 83/380222, October 16, 1983
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 16, 1983, a UTSA security
guard making his rounds made a gruesome discovery of a body lying
in the road at John Peace Blvd. and Loop 1604.
The deceased was identified as Richard D. (Dan) Edmonson, age 48
at the time of his death. Edmonson was wearing a plaid shirt, blue
jeans, and western style boots. He had multiple gunshot
wounds to the head. From the evidence at the scene, it appeared that
Edmonson had been shot at another location and then dumped on
John Peace Blvd.
The police and the Edmonson family are asking for your help in
solving this senseless murder of a father of six, ages 9 through
18 at the time of the crime. If is possible that the suspect in
this crime may be deceased, as this murder occurred more than
22 years ago. There are still many unanswered questions for
this man's family, and they are still looking for closure.
If anyone has any information that may help solve this crime,
please contact SAPD Homicide detectives at 207-7635.
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Additional information on this
case, and a photo of Deputy Adrian Aguilar, are posted on
the BCSO web page:
COLD CASES.
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1985 ADRIAN AGUILAR
Case 85/269216, June 29, 1985
On Saturday, June 29, 1985, Police Officers were dispatched to
Martin and Santa Rosa for a report of an accident. When they arrived, they
could not find any accident, but did notice the Complainant's vehicle
in San Pedro Creek. Officers found the Complainant in the driver's seat,
unconscious, bleeding from the mouth, and
having trouble breathing. The Complainant was taken to BAMC,
and on June 30, 1985, was pronounced dead. On July 1, 1985, Dr. DiMaio
conducted an autopsy on the Complainant. Dr. DiMaio determined the Cause of
Death was a gunshot wound to the back, and the manner of death to be
Homicide.
At the time of his death, the Complainant was in his
full Bexar County Sheriff's Department uniform,
and was reporting back to the jail after originally being assigned to
guard a prisoner at the hospital.
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1986 JAMES BLEDSOE
Case 86/117374, MARCH 17, 1986
James Bledsoe lived in the office of the All Star Inn Motel at
5522 N. Pan Am (IH-35). On Monday, March 17, 1986, around 10:30 pm, Mr.
Bledsoe had been walking around the motel when he was seen in
the breezeway in front of Room 150 struggling with the suspect. Gunshots
were heard and witnesses saw Mr. Bledsoe fall to the ground. Police
and the Medical Examiner were called to the motel, and the ME pronounced
Mr. Bledsoe dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, 20-25 years old,
with short black hair, 5'10" to 6" tall, 160 lbs, wearing blue jeans
and a green jersey or shirt with white lettering. Witnesses also reported
seeing the suspect get into a Ford on the passenger side. The
Ford was described as a 1979-80 4-door, possibly yellow in color. It was
also reported that two black females were seen leaving the area in
a dark car (both were recognized as prostitutes from the area).
The previous day, Mr. Bledsoe had asked a suspected black male pimp to leave
the motel property after some of the motel workers complained about him. The
murder could be related to this incident.
Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact the
SAPD Cold Case Homicide Unit, 207-7635.
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1986 GREGORY SMITH AND LAFRANT TYRONE JAMES
Case 86/359852, AUGUST 2, 1986
On Saturday, August 2, 1986, at 1:35 am, Gregory Smith and
LaFrant Tyrone James were walking home after attending a party
on Monterey Street. In the 200 block of S. Acme a car with four to
six Hispanic males stopped at Enid and Pharis streets. The males called
out to Smith and James "Hey, Brothers." Then four shots rang out
from the car, with the passenger sitting on the windowsill of the
car firing over the car at the two victims. Both Smith and James
sustained gunshot wounds. LaFrant Tyrone James died at the scene
and Gregory Smith died later at Wilfred Hall Hospital. James was 22 at the
time of his death, and Smith was 20.
The suspects were described as Hispanic males, and the shooter wore
blue jeans and a black muscle shirt. The suspect vehicle was a 1972-73 green
LeMans or Monte Carlo.
Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact the
SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7635.
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1986 ALBERT GEORGE TUREGANO
Case 86/444778, SEPTEMBER 18, 1986
Albert Turegano was last seen on August 16, 1986,
at the ZigZag Club located at 2803 NE Loop 410. Turegano, who
was 29 years old, was
a music teacher who lived with his grandparents. When he did not
return home, they reported him missing to the police on August
18, 1986.
On August 18, 1986, three forgeries were passed on Albert
Turegano's credit card in San Antonio.
On August 25, Turegano's car was found with stolen license
plates on it.
On September 18, 1986, skeletal remains were found by workers in
a vacant field located at Highway 90 and Loop 410. The remains did
not have a skull, and to this day the skull has not been located.
On July 29, 1987, the remains were finally identified as those of
Albert George Turegano, and a Death Certificate was issued.
Police have some very good suspects, and with the help of the
public and with new advances in DNA, police are hoping to solve this
case. Police know that Albert Turegano was sitting at a table in the
ZigZag Club with four service men, two believed to have been in
the Army and two in the Air Force. Anyone with information on this
case is urged to contact the SAPD Homicide Cold Case Unit,
207-7635.
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1986 RUDY NAVARRO
Case 86/458600, September 25, 1986
On September 25, 1986, police responded to a call for a shooting at
the Handy Andy located at 923 S. Presa. When police arrived, they
found two victims in the parking lot with shotgun wounds. One victim,
33-year-old Rudy Navarro, died after being transported by EMS to BAMC. The
other victim survived.
During the investigation, it was learned that Navarro was walking home
with his wife, brother and friend from the El Pacifico Bar at S. Presa
and Pereida. The suspect vehicle, a red Chevy Monte Carlo 2-door (with
a green passenger side door) drove by the group and they exchanged
words. The suspect vehicle then turned around, came back, and the
passenger in the vehicle fired a shotgun at the group, hitting
Rudy Navarro and his friend. The suspects were described as two latin males,
in their mid 20s, with the shooter described as having curly black hair.
Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but
not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. Family
members have recently contacted the cold case squad looking for some closure,
realizing that the persons responsible for Rudy Navarro's death might not
even still be alive. The family is requesting that anyone who might have information
on this murder please contact the SAPD Cold Case Squad at 207-7635.
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SOLVED JULY 2005 BY ARREST OF LARRY LEROY MOORE
1987 DIANA LOWERY
Case 87/046463, January 29, 1987
On January 29, 1987, 25-year-old Diana Lowery was found dead in the bathroom
of her home by her live-in boyfriend when he returned home from work.
The cause of death was ruled asphyxia. Lowrey was last seen by her boyfriend
early in the morning when he left for work, and when he found her body
when he returned from work at 6:30pm.
Police believe the victim might have known her attacker or a key
was used to gain entry to the apartment. Lowery was very fearful and
would not open the door even for the landlord. No signs of forced entry
were found.
Police are currently waiting on DNA analysis on evidence collected
at the scene to assist with determining if Lowery was sexually molested
as a motive for this murder. Police feel that with the new technology now
available to use on the evidence collected at the scene in 1987, and with
the help of the community, this case can be solved. Anyone with any information
on this crime is urged to call Homicide or Crime Stoppers.
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1987 DAVID ESTRADA
Case 87/196332, April 26, 1987
David Estrada was walking to his parked car from Fiesta Carnival
with a male friend when they got into a fight with two Latin
males in their late 20's. At first it was just a fist fight. The
fight stopped and Estrada and his friend crossed to the other side
of the street and continued walking to their car. The two Suspects
came back at them from behind, and this time Suspect #1 stabbed David
Estrada before running off. Estrada's friend started carrying him
until a car came along and took them to the Emergency Room of
Santa Rosa Hospital, where Estrada later died.
Suspects:
#1: Latin Male, 24-26, short straight hair and mustache. He
had on a red T-shirt with a pocket and blue jeans.
#2: Latin Male, 25-30, with short black hair and a mustache. He was
wearing a blue T-shirt with a pocket and blue jeans.
David Estrada was 21 at the time of his death.
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1987 TERESA ENRIQUEZ
Case 87/579501, November 20, 1987
Teresa Enriquez was at the "Our Place Bar", at 115 General Krueger, with
friends on the night of Friday, November 20, 1987. She went to
the parking lot to sit in a 1988 Suzuki Samurai because
she was tired and wanted to
get out of the smoke. Two customers driving into the parking lot saw
the suspect in the Suzuki with the victim.
They saw the suspect beating on
the victim, and went into the bar to summon help. When everyone
came outside, they saw the suspect fleeing, but lost sight of him
as he ran north up Blanco Road. They found the victim in the Suzuki
Samurai, and
placed her on the ground to give her first aid, then realized that
she had been stabbed. EMS arrived and transported her to the
hospital, where she later died.
SUSPECT: The suspect was described as a white or latin male, 25-27
years old, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans.
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1987 ROBERT HERNANDEZ
Case 87/593748, November 29, 1987
On Sunday evening, Nov. 29, 1987, 35-year-old Richard Hernandez
was walking home from dropping this 13-year-old son off at
his estranged wife's house. Richard's brother and a friend were
walking with him. As they walked in the alley behind a shopping
center at 4900 W. Commerce, several Hispanic males, 20-25
years old, jumped the
three men. The males had sticks and broken beer bottles. Richard
Hernandez was beaten and left in the alleyway behind the Firestone
Store. The other two men were also badly beaten, cut, and ended up
at area hospitals. When officers arrived at the scene, they found
Richard Hernandez still in the alley. He had no vital signs. An
autopsy performed by the Medical Examiner resulted in ruling the
death a Homicide, and the cause of death craniocerebral injuries.
Family members have recently contacted police and have had the
case reopened. With new DNA technology and help from the public,
Homicide Investigators believe this case will be solved, bringing
some closure to family members.
Anyone with any information concerning this case is urged to call
the SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7673, or call Crime Stoppers at
224-STOP.
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1989 ROBERT PUENTE III.
Case 89/192231, April 25, 1989
On April 25, 1989, Robert Puente Jr. was called by SAPD dispatch asking
if he knew where his red truck was. Mr. Puente told the dispatcher that
the truck belonged to his son, Robert Puente III. The dispatcher told
Mr. Puente that some men were seen around the red truck stripping it
while it was parked at Arsenal and Main, and the men had run off when the
officers approached. The officers towed the truck, suspecting that it was
stolen. Mr. Puente and his wife became concerned and drove to their
son's apartment at 2355 Austin Highway to check on him.
Mr. Puente found his son's apartment full of smoke; a fire had
been started in the fireplace. He entered the apartment, feeling around
until he found his son lying on the bed. Mr. Puente carried his son
outside, thinking he had been overcome by smoke. Once outside, Mr. Puente
found that his son was covered in blood. EMS was called and transported
Robert Puente III to BAMC, where he was pronounced dead. He had been
stabbed multiple times and beaten. Neighbors say Robert Puente III came home in
his truck that evening with another Latin male in the cab, and a group
of individuals in the bed of the pickup, including three Latin females and
three Latin males.
Robert Puente III was 21 years old at the time of his death. His truck was
a 1988 red Nissan pickup.
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FRED ARECHIGA
Case 90/110163, March 4, 1990
Fred Arechiga was at home with his three young daughters when there
was a knock on the door. Arechiga answered the door and was talking
to a man described as having a deep voice. Gun fire suddenly erupted
and Areciga fell to the floor. He was later pronounced dead from
multiple gunshot wounds.
Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored vehicle parked in the
complainant's driveway right after hearing the gushots.
The police are asking your help in providing any
information that will help solve this case.
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ANTOINETTE JORDON
Case 90/264188, May 26, 1990
A passerby walking along the N. Walters Street Bridge (300 block
of Rullman) on Saturday, May 26, 1990, noticed a
woman lying face up under the bridge. When police arrived at the
scene they discovered the body of Antoinette Jordon, age 35, who had
died as the result of a gunshot. The disarray of her clothing
suggested sexual assault. Robbery did not appear to be the
motive because Antoinette's jewelry and personal items were not
taken. The investigation suggests that Antoinette Jordon may
have known her killer.
Antoinette Jordon was the mother of
eight children, ages 3 through 16.
The killer left behind evidence at the scene, and with the
advancement of today's technology, these items are being submitted
for re-analysis.
If you have any information that will help police solve this
case, please call the SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7673.
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HEIDI SEEMAN
Case 90/400893, August 4, 1990
On Saturday, August 4, 1990, after spending the night with a friend,
11-year-old Heidi Seeman was walking home when she was abducted. Her
friend, who had walked her halfway home, last saw Heidi at Stahl Rd.
and Willow Run, on San Antonio's Northeast side.
A witness in this case described a shiny red car, with tinted
windows and a thin red stripe down the side, seen driving in the
neighborhood in a suspicious manner, just prior to Heidi Seeman
being abducted.
On Saturday, August 25, 1990, the decomposed remains of Heidi Seeman
were discovered in an isolated property off County Road 220 in Hays
County, Texas. An autopsy performed on the complainant led Medical
Examiner Dr. DiMiao to rule the cause of death a homicide.
Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects
developed, but not enough evidence has been found for police to
file a case against anyone.
Police are asking for your help in finding the person or persons
responsible for this senseless murder of a young girl.
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1990 HENRY AREVALOS
Case 90/648614, December 14, 1990
On Friday, December 14, 1990, Henry Arevalos was at work in his
family-owned business, The Eastside Pharmacy, located at
641 S. W.W. White. Mrs. Arevalos
had left to make a delivery of some prescriptions. As she was
leaving she noticed two young black males, 14 to 16 years old,
crouched down in the
parking lot at the edge of the building but did not think anything
of it at the time.
The Pharmacy is located in a strip mall. The people who owned the
business next door heard a gunshot and ran to the Pharmacy to
find Henry Arevalos lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. EMS was
called and Arevalos was rushed to the Medical Center Hospital where
he later died as a result of his injuries.
Police have two very good suspects and even made an arrest in
1990, but had to release the suspect when it was decided there was
not enough information to take that person to court. The police
are asking for your help in solving this case. Over the years the
police have gathered information that there is someone out there
with knowledge about the case. We are asking them or anyone with
information to come foreward to help the family get some
closure after the death of their loved one.
If you have any information on this case, please contact SAPD
Homicide detectives at 207-7673.
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1991 ADOLFO MORALES, JR.
Case 91/481754, September 9, 1991
Adolfo Morales, Jr. was shot to death while sitting outside a
Churches' Chicken located at 1923 Goliad Road. The complainant, who
was 17 years old at the time of his death (DOB 02-19-1974),
had just gotten
off work and was sitting around with other co-workers when
a gunman came up and shot him.
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1991 JUAN "JOHN" GUERRERO.
Case 91/501883, September 19, 1991
Juan "John" Guerrero, age 31, was sitting in his car in the 800
block of Vermont Street on the afternoon of September 19,
1991. Two Latin males in a light blue Monte
Carlo drove up, called out the victim's name, and then
shot and killed Juan Guerrero.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact
the SAPD Homicide Unit at 207-7635.
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1992 DARREN HOLDEN
Case 92/068571, February 8, 1992
In the early morning hours of February 8, 1992, Darren Holden
was opening up a gas station in the 1900 block of North St. Mary's.
Later that morning, police were called to the location for a shooting,
and found Darren, beaten and shot several times, lying dead at the
scene. The suspects had also stolen his wallet and jewelry. Police
believe there were at least two suspects.
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1992 - ERICA ESPINOZA
Case 92/383948, July 15, 1992
On July 15, 1992, at approximately
11:10 pm, Erica Espinoza was shot and killed
during a drive-by shooting while standing
at her front door at 5015 Rita. Neither she nor her home were the intended targets of the
drive-by. The intended target was a neighbor. A second person was also hit
by the drive-by shooting, but survived.
Several suspects were identified in this case and the driver
of the vehicle stood trial for the murder and was found guilty.
He is currently serving time for murder.
However, there was not enough information to prosecute
the actual "shooter" in this case, and Police are still seeking information
on the "shooter". He was described as a latin male, 17-19 years of
age (in 1992). The vehicle was a black Honda Accord.
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1992 HENRY SHERWOOD
Case 92/603105, October 31, 1992
On Saturday morning, October 31, 1992, Henry Sherwood was found lying
in a ditch off Highway 16 South (also known as Poteet-Jourdanton
Highway). Sherwood had been stabbed to death, and his vehicle,
a 1974 Gold Lincoln Mark IV, was
found parked on the side of the road with a flat tire.
Henry Sherwood, who was 42 years old at the time of his death,
was last seen leaving Penny's Lounge around 8:00 pm on Friday
night, October 30th. When found, Sherwood was missing money, two
toolboxes with hand tools, cassette tapes, and an AM/FM cassette
recorder/player.
If anyone has any information that would assist SAPD Homicide
detectives solve this case, please call 207-7635.
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1993 CARLOS DE LA CRUZ
Case 93/055769, January 31, 1993
On Sunday, January 31, 1993, 15-year-old Carlos DeLaCruz was
walking with some friends using the overhead crosswalk
to get across IH 10, near Alametos and Neer St. A
small 2-door vehicle (maroon, dark
blue or brownish-copper color) drove by on the access road
and stopped. Someone got out of the vehicle and shot twice,
with the second shot hitting DeLaCruz. Carlos DeLaCruz
died of his gunshot wound. The car drove off. Carlos DeLaCruz's
sister was a witness to her brother's senseless murder, and is
looking for some closure.
If anyone has any information about the people involved in this
case or the reason behind the shooting, please call the
SAPD Homicide Office at 207-7635.
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1993 - GUADALUPE BOSTON
Case 93/141796, March 18, 1993
On Thursday, March 18, 1993, at about 9:50 pm,
Guadalupe Boston went to visit her friend at 859 Alametos, leaving
her car parked in front of the house. After learning her friend was
not at home, she went to get into her car to leave. Her friend's brother
was standing outside of the house with some of his friends, when a
dark-colored pick-up truck drove by. An unknown male shot into the
group of people, hitting Guadalupe Boston and one of the males. The
male victim survived a gunshot to the leg. Guadalupe Boston died at the
scene from a gunshot would to the head. She was 21 years old.
From the evidence left behind, it appears a high-powered rifle was
the weapon used to murder Guadalupe Boston.
Although Guadalupe Boston had no connection to a "gang", the people
standing around her did, and were believed to have been the
intended targets.
The police are asking for help in solving the senseless death of
this young mother.
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1993 - PAUL BERNARD QUINTERS
Case 93/664789, December 4, 1993
On December 4, 1993, at approximately
11:30 pm, Paul Bernard Quinters was walking with a male friend
across the parking lot of Bronco Bill's Night Club located
at 8505 Broadway. As they walked across the parking lot the
two suspects listed above were also walking across the
parking lot. Paul and his friend got into a verbal
confrontation with the Latin male suspect. Paul and the
Latin male suspect then got into a physical argument at
which time the Latin male pulled out a knife and stabbed
Paul several times. The Latin male then got into the
station wagon which was being driven by his female companion
and they fled the scene. Paul died in route to the hospital as
a result of his wounds.
Suspects:(1) Unknown Latin Male approximately
5'10"; 180 pounds; Black wavy hair; possibly in his late
thirties at the time of the incident.
(2) Unknown Latin
Female; possibly in her late thirties at
the time of the incident; Reddish/Brown shoulder length
hair at the time of the incident.
Vehicle: 1978-1985 Station Wagon; Light Yellow
(or Gold); Simulated wood grain panels on each side.
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1994 - CHRISTY KAUFMAN and DEBBIE PERKINS
Case 94/097522, February 21, 1994
On Monday, February 21, 1994, Debbie Perkins (BF, 10/17/70)
and Christy Kaufman (BF, 9/13/78) were
in their home located at 111 Fredonia St. It was about 1:00am when Debbie Perkins
appears to have allowed someone into the house. The Actor was apparently
looking for Perkin's boyfriend who was not home at the time. An argument
was heard by a witness in the back room before multiple gunshots were
heard. Both Debbie Perkins and Christy Kaufman later died of the
gunshot woulds they received.
The Actor is described as a Black Male, slender build, wearing a white
T-shirt and blue jeans. He was driving a blue Cutlass.
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1994 - DAVID GARZA
Case 94/181708, April 3, 1994
At 10:40 pm, on Sunday, April 3, 1994, David Garza and his wife were sitting
on a bus bench in the 3700 block of Broadway, waiting for the next bus.
As they waited, they were approached by an unknown Hispanic male. After
asking David Garza what time the bus should arrive, the suspect stepped
behind David and shot him at close range. Garza stood up and ran a
short distance with the suspect still firing shots at him. Garza
collapsed in the parking lot of the Subway restaurant.
The shooter is described as a Hispanic male, 5'9" to 6'0", and was
wearing a dark-colored striped shirt, baggy jeans, and a white or light-
colored ball cap.
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1994 - OLGA ACOSTA
Case 94/293660, May 27, 1994
Olga Acosta lived in the corner house at Ted and Pollote Street. Around
12:00 am someone drove by and fired several shots at the house. Ms Acosta
was inside the home at the time and was hit by one of those shots and
died as a result of the gunshot wound. Several people were at
home at the time, but no one else was injured.
The suspect vehicles were described as a red Toyota pickup, a
white Crysler LeBaron, and a red Firebird or Camaro, and the suspects
were described as hispanic males. It is believed that
street gangs may have been involved in this shooting.
If anyone has information about this crime they are urged to contact
SAPD Homicide detectives by calling 207-7635, or call Crime Stoppers
at 224-STOP.
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1994 - SHEILA JOHNSON and STEVEN MUNOZ
Case 94/526950, September 14, 1994
At 3:00 am on September 14, 1994, Sheila Johnson (WF, 06/26/63, pictured at left)
and Steven A Munoz (LM, 08/27/77) were
found laying in the parking lot of a car wash at 8323 S. Flores. Johnson
had been shot in the head and was deceased at the scene,
and Munoz had been shot in the face and died after being transported to
Wilford Hall Hospital.
If anyone has information about this crime they are urged to contact
SAPD Homicide detectives by calling 207-7635, or call Crime Stoppers
at 224-STOP.
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1995 - AUGUSTINE SENDEJO
Case 95/1597148, March 21, 1995
At 8:03 pm, on Tuesday, March 21, 1995, Augustine Sendejo was standing
on the sidewalk in the 1300 block of San Rafael, when the suspect drove
by and fired one shot, hitting Sendejo. Sendejo walked across the street
and fell to the ground. He died in the middle of the street.
The suspect vehicle, which fled the scene east on San Rafael, is described
as a late 70s to early 80s dark color Chevy Suburban or Blazer. The vehicle
had 4 KC lights on the top, dark tinted windows, large mud tires, and
a loud exhaust.
During the investigation, it was learned that friends of Augustine
Sendejo had been involved in a run-in with some gang members earlier
that evening. Gunshots had been exchanged, but no one was hit. There is
a possibility that Sendejo was mistaken for someone involved in the
earlier shooting and was not the intended target.
Police are asking for your help in finding the person or persons
responsible for this murder. Please call SAPD Homicide detectives at
207-7635 if you have any information that may help solve this case.
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1995 - LYNN HENDERSON
Case 95/221385, April 21, 1995.
Lynn Henderson was 34 years old at
the time of her murder. Her body was found in a field in
the area of Highway 90 West and Hunt Lane on April 21, 1995.
Her body was found by a passer-by, but it was not
until later that her truck was found in the parking lot
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1995 - VIRGINIA JEFFREYS
Case 95/608770, October 17, 1995.
Virginia Jeffreys, who was 67 years old in 1995, lived in a trailer at
1515 Mission Road. On Tuesday, October 17, 1995, a neighbor went to check
on Virginia Jeffreys, and found her dead and her trailer ransacked.
An autopsy determined the cause of death to be blunt trauma, multiple
stab wounds, and an incised wound to the neck. The death was ruled a
Homicide.
During investigations, several suspects were developed and information
obtained that showed the complainant's trailer was burglarized on
Sunday, October 15th, and also on October 16th, before the body of
the complainant was found on October 17th. Evidence was found during the
investigation showing the complainant was at home on the 15th of October,
and probably at home during the burglary on the 15th. Virginia
Jeffreys was still alive
on the 16th, and was murdered on the 16th or 17th.
Although there have been several suspects in this case, investigators
are still looking for witnesses or evidence showing who the person or
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1996 - DOROTHY LUBBOCK
Case 96/486308
Dorothy Lubbock, who is the mother of an SAPD officer and a DPS
officer, was found stabbed to death in her home on Roosevelt.
Three males were seen in the area fleeing. It appears at this time
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1996 - PHILLIP HERNANDEZ
Case 96/623638
Just after midnight on the morning of Sunday, October 13, 1996,
Phillip Hernandez had just returned with his girlfriend from a
date at Rivercenter Mall.
Hernandez and his girlfriend were sitting in
his car, a 1987 blue Oldsmobile 4-door,
in front of his girlfriend's home in the 1900 block of
Schley, when three Hispanic males 15 to 16 years old approached the
car. After one of the males stated "Is that them?", one male
began punching Hernandez through the open window on the
driver's side of the car. Another male said "Hey, what are
you doing?", and then all three males ran off. The complainant's
girlfriend ran inside, got her mother, and called 911. She did
not notice that the complainant was bleeding until she went
back outside to wait on the police and EMS. The complainant
was rushed to BAMC hospital, where he later died from multiple
stab wounds.
The suspects are described as three Hispanic males who were
thin but not skinny. They looked to be 15 to 17 years old. One was
wearing a blue or red basketball shirt, one had on a plain white
shirt, and one had no shirt at all. They were all described as
wearing dark colored jeans.
To this date there has not been any apparent motive for this
case. The complainant did not exchange words with the suspects.
If anyone has any information about this case, please call the
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1996 - NOELLE BLASKOWSKI
Case 96/753312
On Friday, December 13, 1996, police received a call to the
Oakview Motel for a DOA. Upon their arrival, the police were met
by the Manager, who stated that as he approached the apartment
door to collect rent money, he found the door ajar, and saw the
complainant lying on the floor of her room.
Officers entered the apartment and found the complainant face up, wearing
nothing by a cut-off T-shirt. Her hands were bound behind her. The TV
was turned on and the volume was set at loud. The complainant's
vehicle, a 1993 white Nissan Sentra 4-door,
was found parked in the parking lot of the motel. The complainant
had last been seen Thursday, December 12.
Noelle Blaskowski, age 24 at the time of her murder,
was a dancer at the Wild Zebra Club. The Medical
Examiner determined the cause of death to be manual strangulation.
If anyone has any
information about who the victim was dating or any of her associates,
please call the Homicide Unit of the San Antonio Police Department at
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1997 - GINA TOVAR
Case 97/432716, July 18, 1997
On July 18, 1997, a security guard making his rounds in the Alamo Downs
business complex discovered a U-Haul van parked in the parking lot.
Upon closer inspection, he saw the bloody foot of the victim sticking
out of a pile of clothes on the front floorboard of the van.
Police and EMS arrived to find the victim, Gina Tovar, deceased. Gina
was a white female who was 28 years old at the time of her death. The
cause of death was ruled as multiple stab wounds.
It appears from investigation
that the van was parked in the lot at Alamo Downs
some time between 2:20 am and
3:00 am. Gina Tovar was last seen in the U-Haul van at the Phillips
66 gas station at Loop 410 and Culebra at around 1:00 am on July 18, 1997.
Police have not found a motive for this killing, but feel that
drugs could be involved.
At this time, SAPD has no witnesses to the crime who have come forward
with information, and detectives are asking for the help of citizens to
come forward and solve this crime. There is fingerprint and DNA
evidence, which will be useful once a suspect can be developed.
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1998 - SABAS ARELLANO
Case 98/022171, January 11, 1998
On January 11, 1998, 22-year-old Sabas Arellano was found dead,
in the 10000 block of Quintana Road. Arellano had been shot multiple
times, and his 1979 gold Pontiac 4-door had been stolen. It is believed
that Arellano had been at the Taurino Night Club at Ruiz and Zarzamora
before being shot.
Arellano's wife later recovered the stolen vehicle at a pharmacy located
at Main and San Pedro, near downtown. Sabas Arellano was last seen in
his vehicle, together with a light-complexioned girl about 19 years old with
long hair, and a young man.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact SAPD Cold
Case Homicide detectives at 207-7635.
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1998 - AILSA (SCOTTIE) HEINSOHN
Case 98/418358, July 15, 1998
On July 15, 1998, Ailsa Scottie Heihsohn, WF, 61 years old,
was found murdered in her
apartment located at 3400 Salado Creek #215. She had been stabbed
to death.
SAPD Homicide detectives are asking anyone who has any information
on this murder to contact the Homicide Unit at 207-7635, or call
Crime Stoppers at 224-STOP.
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1998 - MARY ELLEN MARTINEZ
Case 98/592935, October 4, 1998
On Sunday, October 4, 1998, at 11:15 am, the
partially nude body of Mary Ellen Martinez was found in the bed of
a 1971 brown & green Ford pickup truck that she had borrowed from
a friend. Martinez was last seen by a friend at 1:00 am on Sunday,
October 4, and was supposed to be going to meet some friends. Later
that same morning, the victim was found stabbed to death, in the
bed of the truck, parked in the driveway of 2000 Chavaneaux. Mary
Ellen Martinez was 30 years old at the time of her death.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact SAPD
Homicide detectives 207-7635.
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1999 - LISA LYNN WOODS
Case 99/124191
On Tuesday, March 2, 1999, while on routine patrol at 8:00 am,
Officer Manriquez noticed two men running
from a vacant field located in front of an abandoned Fire Station
located at 801 N. San Marcos. Officer Manriquez stopped the two men, who
said they saw a person lying in the vacant lot, dead. The two men were questioned
and released, and did not appear to have any connection to the case. Officer
Manriquez found the complainant, Lisa Lynn Woods, with blood on her
head and a cloth tied over her face. Her shoes were placed on her chest
and she was wearing only grey sweat pants. It was obvious that the complainant
was murdered somewhere else and dumped at this location.
The autopsy performed by Dr. Dana revealed the complainant died
of a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner was Homicide. Lisa
Lynn Woods was a white female, who was 38 years old at the
time of her death.
If anyone has any information about this case, please call the
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1999 - SHELLE McGUGIN
Case 99/329848, June 02, 1999
On June 2, 1999, the decomposed body of a woman was found in
a unit of the Sunflower Apartments at 2554 Loop 410 NE. The woman,
later identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office as
Shelle McGugin, had been strangled with an electrical cord. Shelle
McGugin was 35 years old at the time of her death.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact
SAPD Homicide detectives at 207-7635.
UPDATE as of 7/7/08: An arrest has been made in this case of a person
currently living in another state. Additional information will be
posted as it is made available.
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1999 - DANIEL GALLOWAY
Case 99/609444, October 5, 1999
On Tuesday, October 5, 1999, at about 11 pm, Daniel Galloway was with his
friend in a red Ford pick-up truck. They had just left the Sutton
Homes housing project and were on IH 35 between
Pine Street and New Braunfels when a car with three to four black males
pulled up alongside them. The suspect vehicle was described as
a grey midsized fastback-style 2-door car. Galloway "flipped" them off and
shots came from the vehicle with the black males in it. Daniel
Galloway was shot, and the driver of the truck drove straight to
NE Baptist Hospital, where Galloway was pronounced dead from a
gunshot wound.
Over the years several calls have come in with the names of several
suspects, but there has not been enough evidence to file charges on the
killer of Daniel Galloway. From the original investigation and from
the calls that did come in we know there are citizens out there who
can help solve this case.
We are asking your help to give the family some type of
closure in this case and put the person or persons
behind bars who are responsible for the murder of
Daniel Galloway.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact
SAPD Homicide detectives at 207-7635, or call Crime Stoppers at
224-STOP.
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2000 - WILLIAM CHANDLER II
Case 00/213169, April 8, 2000
William Chandler II was the manager of Angelo's Pizza, located
at 105 Frontier, in the Lackland Terrace area. Around 12:30 am on
Saturday, April 8, 2000, one of the delivery drivers of Angelo's
Pizza came back to the store after making a delivery to find
Chandler lying on the floor, dead. The Medical Examiner ruled the
cause of death as a shotgun wound to the head.
The store receipts were still in the store and a clear motive for this
murder has not been established. It does appear to have been a robbery
that went bad.
On Friday, April 7, 2006, William Chandler II's oldest son graduates from
Basic Training at Lackland AFB, one day before the 6th Anniversary of
his father's death.
Over the years detectives have developed several suspects in this
case. They still need the help of the public to solve this
case and give the family some closure in their lives.
Anyone with any information about this murder is asked to
call the SAPD Homicide Unit at 207-7635.
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2000 - CASSANDRA LOPEZ & DENISE MARMALEJO
Case 00/482389, July 30, 2000
On July 30, 2000, the bodies of 14-year-old cousins Cassandra
Lopez and Denise Marmalejo were found behind the Bazan Branch
Library on West Commerce Street.
SAPD Homicide detectives have asked anyone with any information
about this crime to contact the SAPD Homicide Unit at 207-7635.
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2000 - ALPHONSO LLANES
Case 00/648944, October 10, 2000
On October 10, 2000, at about 10:30pm, 42-year old
Alphonso Llanes was at home, at 127 Bonanza, taking
a bath when a car drove by and shot up the house. There were several
people in the house, including small children. Alphonso Llanes
was rushed to Wilford Hall Hospital where he later died from
a single gunshot wound.
Alphonso Llanes' son is an ex-gang member, and that could be the
reason the house was shot up.
Anyone with any information about this shooting is asked to
call the SAPD Homicide Unit.
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2000 - EDWARD COVALT
Case 00/767757, December 3, 2000
On December 3, 2000, at 2:30am, Edward Covalt was at the Exxon located at
2706 Culebra getting gas for his vehicle, a Dark Blue 1994
Ford F150 Pickup truck. While he was in the parking lot, he
was confronted by 6 to 7 Hispanic males and 2 Hispanic females. A
fist fight broke out and Covalt was knocked to the ground. The suspects
left the scene in their truck, a Green Chevy extended cab pickup with
chrome wheels, possibly a 2000-2001 model. After Covalt drove away from
the Exxon, with his mother, his girlfriend and the girlfriend's 2-year
old boy in his truck, they noticed they were being followed by the
suspects truck. Suddenly, shots came from the suspect truck striking
Edward Covalt, his girlfriend Vanessa Peralta, and her son Armando
Peralta. The wound to Edward Covalt was fatal, and his truck crashed
into a utility pole.
Witnesses reported seeing a Green-colored Chevy pickup truck drive
away with the suspects in it.
If anyone has any information about this case, please call the
Homicide Unit of SAPD at 207-7635.
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2001 - FABIAN EALIM
Case 01/727048, October 29, 2001
On October 29, 2001, at approximately 11:00 pm, Fabian Ealim was
standing near a payphone in the 900 block of North Mittman when
unknown assailant(s) came by and shot him. Police investigators
are asking the public's help for anyone who may have been a witness
or has knowledge of this murder.
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2001 - ERNEST GUTIERREZ
Case 01/862040, December 26, 2001
On Wednesday, December 26, 2001, 32-year-old Ernest Gutierrez was
shot at the Marigold Apartments, located at 2303 Goliad. Ernest had
gone there with friends to pick up some Christmas gifts from a friend.
Upon arrival Ernest walked to the apartment by himself, while the
friends waited in the car. Minutes later Gutierrez staggered out
of the apartment. He had been shot. Gutierrez was transported to an
area hospital, where he later died as a result of his injuries.
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2002 - ALLISON SCHRIMSHER
Case 02/034504, January 15, 2002
On the night of January 15, 2002, at 11:15 pm, Allison Schrimsher was
shot with a handgun and killed in the intersection of South Presa and Arlington.
Schrimscher was a white female, 23 years-old when she was killed.
Police have no witnesses.
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2002 - DOMINGO ARREDONDO-MENDEZ
Case 02/240263, April 13, 2002
On April 13, 2002, Domingo Arredondo-Mendez, a latin male age 51,
was going to visit a friend
when he parked his vehicle in front of a church at S.W. 34th Street
and Akron. Three suspects, described as Latin males between the ages
of 18-22, walked up to Domingo's vehicle before he got
out. One of the suspects served as a lookout and the other two males
confronted Domingo. One of the suspects stabbed Domingo Arredondo-Mendez
as he sat in the driver's seat of his car. All three suspects then
fled on foot. Domingo then got out of his vehicle yelling that they took
his wallet, then collapsed. He later died at the hospital. Homicide
detectives believe the suspects were probably neighborhood boys who committed
this crime as a crime of opportunity.
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2002 - NOELIA GARZA
Case 02/252933, April 18, 2002
Noelia Garza was stabbed in the chest early in the morning of
April 18, 2002, and remains in a coma as a result of the stabbing.
Noelia, a latin female, age 33 at the time of the incident, and her boyfriend
had been drinking alcohol all night at 350 S.W. 41st Street,
and then had an argument just after
6:00 am. A knife was produced and Noelia was stabbed. Her boyfriend, the
suspect, is described as a latin male in his 50's, 5'09", 180 lbs,
gray hair and brown eyes. He was balding, but had a braided ponytail at
the time. The suspect may be a Mexican alien. He fled in a beige
pick-up truck with a rusty fender and with a Mexican flag and
an American flag on it.
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2002 - DARRELL DAVIS
Case 02/332043, May 18, 2002
On May 18, 2002, at approximately 11:30 pm, witnesses heard gunshots
in the rear of Advanced Auto Parts located at 4802 Rigsby. When
police arrived they found the body of 49-year-old Darrell Davis. He
had been shot and killed. The victim was last seen alive minutes earlier
by a co-worker when Davis clocked out and walked to the rear of the
store to throw out some trash. Investigators believe robbery is
the motive for the murder.
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2002 - CHERYL BERTELSON
Case 02/490260, July 20, 2002
On Saturday, July 20, 2002, 29-year-old Cheryl Bertelson
was shot as she was
driving on NW Loop 410. At approximately 2:13 am, Cheryl was driving her
red 1993 Chevrolet Corsica westbound on NW Loop 410, between the
Military and Culebra exits, when unknown suspect(s) drove alongside
and shot her in the neck. Her vehicle left the roadway and
crashed into the retaining wall at Culebra. Cheryl later died at
an area hospital.
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2002 - JOSE CISNEROS
Case 02/565007, August 18, 2002
On August 18, 2002, Jose Cisneros was shopping at the Waetys
store at 530 S. Gen. McMullen with a friend.
While in the store, the complainant had a non-violent encounter with
the suspect. The suspect followed Cisneros out of the store, confronted
him, and stabbed Cisneros multiple times. The suspect then fled in
a vehicle, together with a LM driver and two LF passengers.
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2002 - GEORGE RODRIGUEZ
Case 02/588075, August 28, 2002
On August 28, 2002, at approximately 3:00 am, 46-year-old George Rodriguez,
commonly known as "Diamond", was behind Nacho's De Knippa Bar at
605 San Pedro, for
unknown reasons. He was shot multiple times by unknown suspect(s). He
died as a result of his injuries and his body was found several
hours later on a porch behind the bar. Homicide detectives believe
that the suspect vehicle is possibly a dark-colored van or
SUV.
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2002 - LORRAINE KAY NEIGHBORS
Case 02/638941, September 18, 2002
Lorraine Kay Neighbors, a Black female, age 44,
and a known prostitute, knew the suspect because
they were seen talking with each other at 2603 E. Commerce,
shortly before witnesses
heard her screams. A Black male was seen running from behind the
dumpster, fleeing north on Walters Street, just after the victim
was heard screaming. The police were not called until several hours
later, when construction workers found the body of Lorraine Kay Neighbors,
beaten to death. Her head sustained blunt trauma injuries, which
proved to be fatal.
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2003 - MARY ALMEIDA
Case 03/007638, January 3, 2003
On January 3, 2003, a passer-by discovered the body of a partially
clothed woman in a grassy area located in the 400 block of Lombrano.
The woman was later identified as 47-year-old Mary Almeida. Family
members last saw Mary alive on December 20, 2002. The police
believe the suspect vehicle was a green Toyota.
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2003 - IVAN HERRERA
Case 03/121417, February 24, 2003
On February 24, 2003, Ivan Herrera, a latin male, age
17, was asleep in the rear
bedroom of 6247 Welles Creek. Unknown actor(s) entered the house and
shot and killed Ivan. There are no suspects at this time.
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2003 - BABY BOY CHRISTIAN STEELE
Case 03/159904, March 13, 2003
On March 13, 2003, the body of a newborn baby boy was found in a
dumpster outside of Laura Steele Elementary School at 722 Haggin. The
infant was inside a garbage bag along with several towels. It was
determined that the child was born alive and died sometime after birth.
The investigation has failed to yield the person responsible for placing
the child in the dumpster.
SAPD detectives urge anyone who has information about this baby or
about this crime to please contact SAPD at 207-7635.
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2003 - JESUS ALLEN FUENTES
Case 03/374193, June 7, 2003
On June 7, 2003, 31-year-old Jesus Allen Fuentes was in the Lincoln
Courts, 1200 Lombrano, drinking beer.
At approximately 2:56 am witnesses heard males
arguing and then heard several gunshots. They came out and discovered
Jesus Fuentes lying face down. He had been shot five times in the
torso area and died as a result of his injuries. There are no
suspects at this time.
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2003 - JOE MARTINEZ
Case 03/379750, June 9, 2003
On June 9, 2003, the body of 63-year-old Joe Martinez was found
in a brushy area at North Trinity and Morales. He had been bound
and his body burned. Joe was last seen on Saturday, May 31, 2003.
There are no suspects at this time.
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2003 - DARLA HUGHES
Case 03/389332, June 13, 2003
On Friday, June 13, 2003, at approximately 4:20 am, the police were
called to a home in the 300 block of Avondale. Upon arrival they were
led to the bedroom, where they found the victim, 30-year-old
Darla Hughes, who had been
severely beaten. According to police, the victim's common-law husband
was asleep in the house when he heard a loud noise. When he went to
investigate, he discovered Darla bleeding profusely. She was
transported to BAMC with severe blows to the face and head, and
died a short time later as a result of her injuries.
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2003 SUSAN MORRIS
Case 03/395845, June 15, 2003
On June 15, 2003, police were called to an apartment in the 1100
block of E. Mulberry. When they arrived, they found the body of
50-year-old Susan Morris. She was last seen alive by neighbors on
June 12. The victim was well known to the homeless community
around the Broadway and Mulberry area and would often be seen
around the local Jack-In-The-Box and Mahnke Park. The victim was
also thought to have been suffering from schizophrenia.
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2003 - ANDREW GOVER
Case 03/407383, June 20, 2003
On June 20, 2003, at approximately 2:45 am, 21-year-old Andrew Gover
was washing his truck, a black 2002 Ford F-150 pickup, at the car wash at
14940 Nacogdoches. Andrew Gover was shot multiple times and
killed by an unknown actor(s), who fled the scene.
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2003 - ANDREW ESCOBEDO
Case 03/480255, July 18, 2003
On Friday, July 18, 2003, at approximately 1:46 pm, 23-year-old Andrew
Escobedo was walking near the intersection of Hamilton and
Laredo, when he was approached by an individual riding a bicycle. An
argument ensued and the suspect pulled out a shotgun and shot Escobedo
three times, killing him instantly. The suspect was seen fleeing the
scene on the bicycle, which was described having a lot of chrome.
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2003 - JULIO GLORIA
Case 03/567346, August 22, 2003
On August 22, 2003, a neighbor found the body of 75-year-old Julio Gloria,
in the bedroom of his home at 201 Weaver. The victim's decomposed
body was found under
a pile of garbage bags filled with aluminum cans. Julio Gloria had last
been seen on August 15 or 18. The cause of death was ruled asphyxia.
If anyone has any information that may lead to the identification of the
person or persons who caused the death of Julio Gloria, they are
asked to contact the SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7635.
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2003 - RICHARD ANDREWS
Case 03/623207, September 14, 2003
On September 14, 2003, SAPD officers received a call to 626 Fulton for
a 911 Hang-up call. The officers arrived and discovered Richard Andrews
in the living room suffering from a gunshot wound. It is unknown who
called 911 from the Andrew's residence. EMS transported Richard Andrews to
the hospital, where he died on September 18, 2003.
A witness stated he saw a truck speeding on Fulton just prior to the
police arrving at the Andrew's home. This witness stated the truck had
an odor like a burning clutch or burning brakes.
The police are asking for your help in identifying any witnesses, suspects
or anyone who might have information on this case. There does not appear
to have been anything taken from the home, although several items of
value were in plain view. There does not appear to have been any
forced entry into the home.
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2003 - JOSEPH DELGADO
Case 03/750945, November 6, 2003
On November 6, 2003, just after 7:00 pm, police were called to
the Ramirez Community Center, located in the 1000 block of
Gillette, for a shooting. When they arrived, they discovered the
body of 27-year-old Joseph Delgado, who had been shot multiple
times. Joseph Delgado had been playing basketball when the gunman
walked up and shot him. Delgado was pronounced dead at the
scene. His wife was also shot, but survived her injuries.
The gunman suspect was described as a male, 5'7", slender, wearing black
wind pants, a white long-sleeve shirt, and a black ski mask. The suspect fled
in a small grey or silver sports car, described by some witnesses as a
Honda. The car was driven by a second suspect, unknown description.
SAPD Homicide detectives are asking for your help in
identifying the suspects
or anyone who might have information on this case.
Please contact the SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7635, if you have any information that
could help solve this crime.
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2003 - CLEMENTE GARCIA
Case 03/831088, December 12, 2003
On December 12, 2003, at about 11:00 pm,
neighbors could hear a disturbance coming
from the apartment of Clemente Garcia at 217 Lotus. At approximately 2:00 am
Mr. Garcia's daughter came to spend the night at the apartment. Mr.
Garcia did not answer the door for his daughter and she found this to
be suspicious, so she looked through the window and
could see Mr. Garcia through the window.
Mr Garcia's daughter was able to gain entry into the
apartment by an unlocked door, and found Mr. Garcia dead inside the
apartment, a victim of an apparent cutting. Mr. Garcia was 63 at the time
of his death.
Police have not found a motive for this murder. At this time there are
no witnesses to the crime who have come forward with information. SAPD
Homicide detectives are asking for your help in
identifying any witnesses, suspects
or anyone who might have information on this case. There is fingerprint
and DNA evidence, which will be useful once a suspect can be developed.
Please contact the SAPD Homicide Unit, 207-7635, if you have any information that
could help solve this crime.
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