Nokesville, VA Area Cold Cases
Name
Constance HinerAge
48Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Lisa RinkerAge
18Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Police Department
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Johannes DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999 in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Cynthia GastelleAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 3, 1980, cynthia was last seen at her residence in takoma park, md. She was expected to go to two job interviews; however, never returned home. Her skeletal remains were later found on february 11, 1982 near 1100 mountain rd. In haymarket. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Jose GuzmanAge
47Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On february 7, 2005, jose’s body was found in a wooded area near 16018 thoroughfare rd. In gainesville. He was last seen at a bar with three suspects in sterling, va. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma. The investigation led to warrants being obtained for three men who reportedly fled the country. Warrants remain active.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Oscar MaradiagaAge
39Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On may 29, 2005, oscar’s body was found in a creek near a homeless camp located in a wooded area along rosemary dr. Near sage st. In manassas. He reportedly had an argument with another individual prior to walking from the camp to the area of the creek. An autopsy revealed he died from drowning and blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Rosa GarciaAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 25, 2005, rosa, aka nerida, was found hanging inside her residence at 7975 deward ct in manassas. There was a suicide note and the scene appeared as if she took her own life. An autopsy later revealed the death was a homicide.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Johanne DehartAge
62Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On september 28, 1999, an unidentified body was found in a creek behind 9325 mace st. In manassas. A composite was created, and the victim was identified as a tourist from the netherlands. Johannes entered the country on september 17, 1999, in atlanta. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Paul DigonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 3, 1973, paul was visiting family in hollsopple, pa and left to travel back home to oxon hill, md. He was in the coast guard station in alexandria va. On december 4, 1973, his body was later found in a pond off groveton rd. In manassas near I-66. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound to the head. Paul left pa driving a 1967 chevy ii nova, front fender black. Paul’s vehicle was discovered abandoned on january 14, 1974, behind an apartment building located at 2901 18th st, n.W washington dc.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
William Brooks SrAge
67Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On february 27, 1983, william’s body was found by a friend in the living room of a small home behind 8933 wellington rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Judith RueAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On august 18, 1982, judith was last seen at the prince william hospital’s health office at approximately 11:00 a.M. Her body was found later that day around 3:00 p.M. On a dirt road near 6700 davis ford rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed she died from strangulation.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Sharon LakeAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, sharon, along with two other woman, karen scarbrough and deborah frank, were found dead in a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Sharon lived in dale city and was helping deborah find a home. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Deborah FrankAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, deborah, along with two other woman, karen scarbrough and sharon lake, were found dead in a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Deborah was visiting sharon and looking for a home in preparation of moving to the area. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Lisa TriggsAge
15Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On may 21, 1986, lisa was last seen in front of the giant food store located at center plaza on dale blvd. In dale city. On may 24, 1986, her body was found in the wooded area behind the dale city recreation center on minnieville rd. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Craig CavinessAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 13, 1988, craig was reported missing to police in montgomery co., md. His car was found abandoned in washington d.C. On march 24, 1988, police later found his body in a wooded area near 14716 minnieville rd. In woodbridge. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Diana HouleAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On august 14, 1989, diana’s decomposed body was found in her apartment at 4390 whitmer dr. #3 in woodbridge. Investigators at the time believed that she died on or about august 1, 1989. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Pablo GamezAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On march 15, 2009, pablo’s body was found in the woods behind 13976 jefferson davis hwy in woodbridge. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Erica MaynorAge
25Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 23, 2011, erica’s body was found in a burning dumpster located beside apartment building #1301 on bayside ave. In woodbridge. An autopsy revealed she was deceased prior to the fire. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Rahsaan MackAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 2, 2007, rahsaan was found on the ground in front of 18140 kilmer ln. In triangle. He was reportedly on his way to the building to visit relatives. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Russell MartinAge
52Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On april 12, 1999, russell’s body was found in his residence at 4424-b forestburg ln. In triangle lying on the floor bloody and unresponsive. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
James MarshallAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 16, 1988, james appeared to have been shot at his apartment at 3602 quantico terrace dr. In triangle. He then fled to 19122 fuller heights rd. In triangle where he was found. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Karen ScarbroughAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Sharon LakeAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Deborah FrankAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 24, 1978, in an incident dubbed “the dale city triple”, karen, along with two other woman, sharon lake and deborah frank, were found dead inside a ryland homes sales trailer in woodbridge at approximately 6:45 p.M. Karen had just graduated from high school and started her first job at the location. An autopsy revealed all three women died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Elwood StraderAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 23, 1981, at approximately 0635 hours, the body of elwood was found in the driveway of his residence at 1416 horner rd. In woodbridge. He was known to carry large sums of money and was believed to have approximately $5,000 on him before the incident. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Linda ArcherAge
56Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 4, 2005, linda was reported missing after she had not been seen since october 2004. On may 14, 2010, her skeletal remains were found at a vacant property near prince william parkway and minnieville rd (behind central baptist church). In woodbridge va. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Pablo GamezAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On march 15, 2009, pablo’s body was found in the woods behind 13976 jefferson davis hwy in woodbridge. An autopsy revealed he died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Aleksandr KishinevskiAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 27, 1994, dina was reported missing in fairfax county, va. On june 28, 1994, the investigation led detectives to a friend’s residence at 1825 giles ct. In woodbridge where dina was found dead along with a friend, aleksandr kishinevski. An autopsy revealed both victims died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Diana HouleAge
31Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On august 14, 1989, diana’s decomposed body was found in her apartment at 4390 whitmer dr. #3 in woodbridge. Investigators at the time believed that she died on or about august 1, 1989. An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Craig CavinessAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 13, 1988, craig was reported missing to police in montgomery county, md. His car was found abandoned in washington d.C. On march 24, 1988, police later found his body in a wooded area near 14716 minnieville rd. In woodbridge va. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Frank PowellIIIAge
45Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On 12/18/2005, he called his mom, who lives out of state, and told her he wanted to move in with her. He was supposed to call back for details on receiving money for the trip, but never called back.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Geraldine RossAge
27Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On december 9th 1994, geraldine's 8 year old son waited for his mother to pick him up from the bus stop. When his mother didn't show and after waiting for several hours, he found a maintenance worker who unlocked the door to their home in the forest village apartments. Her son entered the apartment and found his mother's body on the floor and was unresponsive and with apparent stab wounds. There were no defensive wounds noted or obvious signs of sexual assault or forced entry.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Bertha BurkholderAge
25Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Burkholder was last seen at her home in fredericksburg, virginia on december 27, 1992. Her husband was the last person to see her. He stated she packed a suitcase and some clothes and left their apartment sometime after 11:00 p.M., while everyone else was asleep. She has never been heard from again. She was reported missing by out-of-state relatives in early january 1993. Burkholder left behind two young daughters. She didn't have a car, credit cards or any money at the time of her disappearance.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Sherry CulpAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Kelsey LaughlinAge
2Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Agency
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office
Name
Agnes BanwellAge
81Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On july 2, 1994, agnes banwell was reported missing from her home in purcellville, va. The initial report was made to the purcellville police department. A massive land and air search was conducted with the assistance of the virginia state police. The search and the subsequent investigation failed to produce any trace of the victim.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Charles MonroeAge
35Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On may 8, 2005, a fire was reported at a barn in the 20200 block of edgewood farm lane, purcellville, va. The victim lived in the barn on his family's property. A few hours before the fire, the victim was last seen sleeping in a chair inside the barn's living quarters. After the fire was extinguished, there was no trace of the victim. There have been no sightings of, nor contact with, the victim.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Charlotte PowellAge
Cause of Death
Rape/MurderedInfo
On december 8, 1987, leesburg police officers were notified of human remains found off gant lane near sycolin road, leesburg, va. Deputies responded to gant lane and took custody of skeletal remains and assorted clothing. The victim remained unidentified until the sheriff’s office was contacted by the mechanicsburg, pa police department. Dental records ultimately identified the decedent as charlotte powell. Powell's killer has never been identified.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Francis BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Lillian BelandAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On october 28, 2002 at 9:35 am, the loudoun county combined fire & rescue service responded to the beland's’ condominium on fort evans road, leesburg for a reported structure fire. After the fire was extinguished, the francis and lillian beland were found deceased inside the residence.An autopsy confirmed that the beland's had been murdered prior to the fire being set.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
John NewcombAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 28, 1962, john churchill newcomb and his housekeeper were attacked inside his farm house located in the 36800 block of present day paxson road, purcellville, va. John died from stab wounds suffered in the attack, but the housekeeper survived. Two subjects were later arrested based on the jailhouse confession of a suspect. However, neither subject was ever convicted.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Luis ContrerasAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 15, 1987, luis contreras, age 57, was observed walking from the migrant workers barracks located in the 35200-block of harry byrd highway, round hill, va. According to the reporting person, no one had seen the victim after 7:00 am on november 16, 1987. A check of his room showed all of his possessions intact.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Mitchell MaistrosAge
Cause of Death
FireInfo
On january 13, 1995, a fire was reported at a residence located behind the sweet springs store near the west virginia state line on route 9 (34300 block of charles town pike, purcellville ,va). After the fire was extinguished, the victim was found deceased in the residence.Agency
Loudon County Sheriff
Name
Paul DigonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 3, 1973, paul was visiting family in hollsopple, pa when he left to travel back home to oxon hill, md. He was in the coast guard. On december 4, 1973, his body was later found in a pond off groveton rd. In manassas near I-66. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Melvin DeansAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 18, 1973, melvin was last seen leaving the druscilla hotel in triangle heading to his place of employment. On december 27, 1973, his body was found in a wooded area near the dead end of oregon ave. In woodbridge, near where he worked. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Elwood StraderAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 23, 1981, the body of elwood was found in the driveway of his residence at 1416 horner rd. In woodbridge. He was known to carry large sums of money and was believed to have approximately $5,000 on him before the incident. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot woundsAgency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Judith RueAge
26Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
On august 18, 1982, judith was last seen at the prince william hospital’s health office at approximately 11:00 a.M. Her body was found later that day around 3:00 p.M. On a dirt road near 6700 davis ford rd. In manassas. An autopsy revealed she died from strangulation.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
James MarshallAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 16, 1988, james appeared to have been shot at his apartment at 3602 quantico terrace dr. In triangle. He then fled to 19122 fuller heights rd. In triangle where he was found. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. An autopsy revealed he died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff