Elwood, NE Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Plance

Name

James Plance

Age

54

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Sinclair

Name

James Sinclair

Age

49

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office. ********************************************************* exceptional clearance. Suspect deceased.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Sowash

Name

Robert Sowash

Age

19

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the kit carson county sheriff's office.

Agency

Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Carpenter

Name

Rocky Carpenter

Age

36

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Rocky carpenter was last seen in fort morgan, colorado on september 27, 1990. He failed to show up for work and left a suicide note for his family. He has not been seen or heard from since. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the morgan county sheriff's office.

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Preister

Name

Alphonse Preister

Age

63

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the morgan county sheriff's office.

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Trimbach

Name

William Trimbach

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the morgan county sheriff's office.

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Culberth

Name

Darlene Culberth

Age

51

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while in the local vfw lodge where they worked darlene culberth and her husband robert were shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Culberth

Name

Robert Culberth

Age

70

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On august 1, 1991 while at the local vfw lodge where he worked with his wife darlene, robert culberth was shot. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the prowers county sheriff's office.

Agency

Prowers County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Dickson

Name

Merton Dickson

Age

71

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 17, 1989, sometime between 8:20 p.M. And 8:30 p.M., merton "Mutt" dickson was murdered at the intersection of highway 385 and county road 7 in southern yuma county. "Mutt" was returning from burlington when he was killed. "Mutt" was a retired farmer and lived only a short distance from where he was killed. "Mutt" was 71 years old at the time of his death. On scene investigation would indicate that "Mutt" was shot several times. The victim was killed with a 9 millimeter weapon. "Mutt" was rushed to burlington hospital by the idalia ambulance where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the yuma county sheriff's office.

Agency

Yuma County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Solano

Name

Guy Solano

Age

58

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Agency

Sterling Police Department

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cold-case-record__Alonzo

Name

Pascual Alonzo

Age

14

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Pasqual was last seen on 06/04/2018 in the area of knoxville, tennessee and has not been seen since. Anyone who has information regarding this case please contact fort morgan police department.

Agency

Fort Morgan Police Department

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cold-case-record__Heinrich

Name

Joseph Heinrich

Age

40

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Only known information about this case, is a welfare check was done.

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Franklin

Name

Amber Franklin

Age

29

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Amber fay franklin went missing from fort morgan, co on april 2, 2020. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact fort morgan police department.

Agency

Fort Morgan Police Department

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cold-case-record__Alegria-Martinez

Name

Emilio Alegria-Martinez

Age

37

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on november 30th, 2021. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort morgan police department.

Agency

Fort Morgan Police Department

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cold-case-record__Hernandez

Name

Ofelia Hernandez

Age

15

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

This person was last seen on august 14th, 2021. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact the fort morgan police department.

Agency

Fort Morgan Police Department

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cold-case-record__Reuwsaat

Name

Adrian Reuwsaat

Age

69

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Adrian charles reuwsaat, 69, was reported missing to the sioux city police department in sioux city, iowa, on november 3, 2002, and foul play has long been suspected in his disappearance.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Hummel

Name

Alicia Hummel

Age

29

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Alicia marie hummel, a 29-year-old preschool teacher from sioux city, iowa, was found dead in the missouri river monday afternoon, june 1, 2015, near the shore at a boat dock in myron grove, south dakota. The area — also known as the highline area — is about seven miles west of vermillion.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Evans

Name

Anthony Evans

Age

5

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Five-year-old anthony evans was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the 1000 block of 21st street in sioux city, iowa, on june 20, 2000.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Swetnam

Name

Elizabeth Swetnam

Age

73

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Betty swetnam, a 73-year-old grandmother who operated a massage business out of her 1610 west 19th st. Sioux city home’s basement, was brutally stabbed to death on friday december 31, 1993.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Harden

Name

Daniel Harden

Age

61

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

The sioux city police department is seeking information on the murder of pastor daniel harden — sometimes referred to as “preacher” by friends — whose body was discovered around 4 a.M. Dec. 1, 2020, in a park place apartment at 2601 douglas street on the city’s north side. Harden had been dead for about a week and his body showed signs of blunt force trauma.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Redowl Sr

Name

David Redowl Sr

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

At approximately 2:00 a.M. On april 26, 1997, 27-year-old david redowl and his 24-year-old sister, sonja, had a physical altercation in the back yard of their mother’s residence at 610 west 3rd street in sioux city, iowa. Both redowl and his sister listed

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Davis

Name

Donna Davis

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Donna sue davis hadn’t yet reached her second birthday. The 21-month-old 21-pound blue-eyed girl with the mass of dark blond curly hair was the youngest of james (“don”) and mary davis’s three children, and her three prized possessions included her teddy bear, a rubber doll and a red purse. Eleven-year-old mary claire, the eldest of the siblings, had friends who resided in the same west side neighborhood in sioux city, ia, and they often could be seen pushing strollers and buggies around the block with donna sue and the other girls’ young siblings in tow. Timothy, 7, also had ample playmates within safe walking distance from the family’s 715 isabella street home. Everyone knew and loved donna sue, though seldom used her name. To them, she was simply “the darling of the neighborhood.”

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Bremmers

Name

Jimmy Bremmers

Age

8

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

After dinner on tuesday, august 31, 1954, 8-year-old jimmy bremmers went to his friend joey hamel’s house two doors down from the bremmers home on sioux city’s west side. Jimmy’s parents had gone to lay brick for the basement of their new home, and though jimmy usually helped, this night he’d stayed behind to go visit his friend.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Erickson

Name

John Erickson

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, april 30, 1997, vietnam veteran john lee erickson, 48, of council bluffs was shot in the head near mondamin, iowa, in harrison county. His killer or killers then dumped his body in a ditch off I-29 south of onawa in monona county

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Harker

Name

Kenneth Harker

Age

34

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Jim hathaway, jr. Vividly remembers his going away party the fall of ’96. The 34-year-old sioux cityan was heading out to phoenix, ariz., for classes to become a motorcycle mechanic. He’d invited his closest friends, all of whom shared his passion for harley-davidson bikes

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Clark

Name

Kevin Clark

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Kevin earl clark, 26, formerly of riverside, calif., was shot just after 5 a.M. Sunday, december 8, 1991, after leaving a party in sioux city, iowa. According to the sioux city police department, clark and a group of friends had just left a party at 1514 villa avenue, and clark climbed into the back right passenger seat of a friend’s 1981 tan and brown chevy citation, which had been parked outside the villa avenue home

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Ramirez

Name

Manuel Ramirez

Age

6

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday night, march 7, 2011, sioux city police responded to a 911 call from 1417 virginia street, where they found 6-year-old manuel ramirez dead in the bathtub. Officers administered cpr but were unable to revive the irving elementary school first-grader. Manuel’s stepmother, maria miranda, told investigators she was watching television with other children downstairs while manuel was bathing alone upstairs.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Rice

Name

Matthew Rice

Age

17

Cause of Death

Injury

Info

Matthew joel rice, a 17-year-old senior at westwood high school in sloan, iowa, died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle during a hit-and-run on saturday, sept. 21, 2002.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Kneifl

Name

Maurice Kneifl

Age

58

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On february 16, 1983, 58-year-old maurice kneifl was reported missing to the sioux city police department by kneifl’s girlfriend, joyce fish — whom he’d been dating for many years — and her daughter, lori. 1981-dark-brown-fleetwood-cadillac-maurice-kneiflcourtesy pinterest maurice kneifl was last seen driving a 1981 dark brown or black fleetwood cadillac similar to the one shown above. The vehicle also remains missing. Maurice reportedly was last seen on february 14, 1983, driving his 1981 dark brown fleetwood cadillac, iowa license plate, hiz379.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Jauron

Name

Patricia Jauron

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday morning, may 26, 1998, sometime between 9 and 9:45 a.M., patricia anne “pat” jauron, 45, was viciously stabbed several times in the rural sioux city home she and her husband, eugene “gene” jauron, had vacated six months earlier. The couple had just moved out of one home at 1516 old highway 141 and into another across the road at 1541 old highway 141, and had been selling off the last few items from the former home.According to gene jauron — who spent more than 40 years as a meter reader for midamerican energy — the couple had held an earlier yard sale and a person who’d attended the yard sale allegedly called several times afterward inquiring about purchasing the waterbed and setting up a time to meet.Patricia, who’d just retired from the sergeant bluff middle school, went across the road at the scheduled appointment time, and, according to her husband, was “supposed to be gone only for a few moments.”

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Drake

Name

Mary Drake

Age

79

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Agency

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

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cold-case-record__Zellmer

Name

Ronald Zellmer

Age

31

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

At approximately 5:50 a.M. On april 6, 1985, south sioux city, neb., police located a 1984 chevy cavalier, registered to a ronald zellmer, age 31, parked on the south end of the veterans memorial bridge. The vehicle was left unattended with the motor running.Sioux city police were called to check zellmer’s residence at 1003 pierce street, apt. B-3, and found it empty with nothing unusual within the apartment.Later the following day, ronald’s mother lucille was asked to come to the sioux city police station where she filed a missing persons report.Ronald was described as a 5-foot-10 white male weighing 170 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He may have a mustache.According to family members, ronald zellmer was very depressed and had suffered from depression for years. A search of the missouri river proved unsuccessful in retrieving zellmer’s body.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Gerken

Name

Thecla Gerken

Age

23

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On wednesday night, june 27, 1917, thecla m. Gerken of woonsocket, south dakota, was shot and killed while out for a walk with a friend in sioux city, iowa. Gerken, 23, was accompanying miss mabel houlihan, 922 ninth street, on a walk, and the girls walked arm in arm up jones street. Gerken was staying at the home of dr. H.H. Hagedorn at 1017 jones street. As they neared eighth street, the two girls said goodbye, and then parted for night.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Brown

Name

Wilbur Brown

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On september 14, 1997, around 5:30 a.M., a sioux city resident returning home noticed 47-year-old wilbur brown lying on the ground between the curb and the sidewalk in front of 603 west 5th street.Brown appeared unconscious but was moaning, and the neighbor was unable to rouse him.Sioux city police were called at approximately 5:34 a.M., and brown was transported to an area hospital where he died shortly thereafter.An autopsy revealed brown had been beaten about the head and body and died as a result of those injuries.

Agency

Iowa

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cold-case-record__Jauron

Name

Patricia Jauron

Age

45

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Woodbury County Sheriff's Office

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cold-case-record__Kneifl

Name

Maurice Kneifl

Age

58

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Was last seen on february 14, 1983 driving his 1981 dark brown fleetwood cadillac. He never arrived to pick up his girlfriend and didn't show for work the following day. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the sioux city police department at 712-279-6440.

Agency

Sioux City Police Department

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cold-case-record__Georgeson

Name

Andrea Georgeson

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Andrea georgeson was working her first overnight shift at her second job when she was murdered. She was savagely ripped from our lives, leaving a hole in our hearts. Please help us find closure for our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Hollingsworth Jr

Name

Anthony Hollingsworth Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The day we learned of anthony's tragic death was the day our world shattered into a million pieces. The void left by him is a constant ache in our souls. Every milestone, every family gathering, and every quiet moment is tinged with the absence of him. We ask for justice, not just for anthony, but for all of us who continue to carry the burden of his loss every day.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Simonds

Name

Antonio Simonds

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Antonio or montez as his family called him, was a family-oriented man. He had some bumps in the road but was able to turn his life around. He started working full-time, got an apartment and focused on his 2 kids. He was taken away from his family before he could start.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Taliaferro

Name

Antonio Taliaferro

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Antonio was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend who loved to play basketball. His beautiful eyes and smile were everything to his mother. He is truly missed and will live forever through everyone that he loved and loved him.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Averett III

Name

Barry Averett III

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Barry dewayne averett was a kind and loving person. He made mistakes in his life just like everybody else. No person in this world is without sin. We love him and miss him dearly and would like closure in the homicide of his tragic death.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Princole

Name

Brandin Princole

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Brandin princole was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. He was a wonderful, amazing person to all of his family and friends who loved him with all of their hearts. Taken too soon, gone but not forgotten.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Thomas

Name

Brandon Thomas

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Brandon thomas was a very happy person who everyone loved. He was a father to a beautiful boy that he was taken from too soon.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Toles

Name

Charles Toles

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Charles toles was a family-oriented man who always looked out for his mother and children. He’d just started college, wanting to become a counselor to help troubled youth. He was a comedian in his own right, always making people laugh. He left behind two daughters.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Hill Jr

Name

Cornail Hill Jr

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Cornail hill jr. Was taken from his family at the tender age of 15. He was walking home from a friend's house and never made it to see his family. Cornail was loved by many. He was an exceptional athlete, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Hodges

Name

Cornelius Hodges

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Cornelius was an angel. He was a quiet person who didn’t bother anyone. His family has suffered greatly from his loss. There's a hole in my soul that will never be right.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Jackson

Name

Damon Jackson

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Damon was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. The loss has put a void in the hearts of everyone that loves him. His legacy will live through his family and friends.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Cooper

Name

David Cooper

Age

58

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

David cooper and kevin were sitting in a chevrolet trailblazer parked in the area 4111 miami street when both were fatally shot on thursday, september 10, 2015. Opd officers were dispatched to the area regarding a shooting at 7:06 p.M. And upon arrival both david and kevin were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Pace

Name

Kevin Pace

Age

42

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Kevin pace was loving, caring, and generous. His family thanks god for him.

Agency

Omaha

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cold-case-record__Matthews

Name

Deroshia Matthews

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Deroshia matthews was a former teacher's aide and crossing guard at clifton hill school. Ms. Matthews was formerly from jackson, ms, where she studied music and psychology at jackson state university. Her son kamal matthews was a second-grader who liked to ride his bike and read comics.

Agency

Omaha

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