Remington, VA Area Cold Cases
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
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
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
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
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
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
Prince William County Sheriff
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
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Abraham RoqueAge
6Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 31, 2006, abraham stopped breathing while in the care of his babysitter at 14950 madison ct. In haymarket. It is unknown if the injuries suffered by the victim occurred while in the custody of the babysitter or while he was with his parents at 13289 catharpin valley dr. In gainesville. An autopsy revealed he died as a result of being shaken violentlyAgency
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
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Brian BreedenAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On june 17, 2005, brian was last seen paying a bill at the culpeper treasurer’s office. Brian was involved in a fraud investigation around the same time and has not been seen or heard from since. He had residences on picadilly cir. In culpeper, river rd. In occoquan, and jennings st. In woodbridge and had ties to the area.Agency
Prince William County Sheriff
Name
Anne GordanAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In the early morning of august 10, 1989, diane louise gordan was traveling with her son to charlottesville, virginia where he was scheduled to testify in court regarding a drug distribution investigation. While traveling through fauquier county, virginia on route 29 south, .6 miles south of route 687 at approximately 7:15am; occupants in another vehicle shot into the vehicle being driven by diane gordan, killing her and wounding her son.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Abraham RoqueAge
6Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 31, 2006, abraham stopped breathing while in the care of his babysitter at 14950 madison ct. In haymarket. It is unknown if the injuries suffered by the victim occurred while in the custody of the babysitter or while he was with his parents at 13289 catharpin valley dr. In gainesville. An autopsy revealed he died as a result of being shaken violently.Agency
Virginia State Police
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 va. The cause and manner of death were undetermined.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Shane DonahueAge
23Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On march 22, 2010, shane was last seen leaving his parents' home at 14323 aden rd. In nokesville. He was reportedly going to his residence nearby at 12008 aden rd. In nokesville; however, he never made it to the location and was never heard from again.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Brian BreedenAge
44Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On june 17, 2005, brian was last seen paying a bill at the culpeper treasure’s office. Brian was involved in a fraud investigation around the same time and has not been seen or heard from since. He had residences on picadilly cir. In culpeper, river rd. In occoquan, jennings st. In woodbridge and had ties to the area.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Lorenzo SmithAge
34Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Victim left middleburg training track with his employer en route to saratoga springs, new york. The victim experienced a medical emergency which required a visit to the local hospital. Afterward, the employer put the victim on a bus bound for washington, dc. The victim never arrived, and he has not been located since.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Jose SotoAge
46Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Victim was found deceased in his living quarters at the middleburg training track (35300-block training center lane, middleburg, va). Investigation revealed a recent physical altercation between the victim and two other employees of the track, timoteo hernandez cruz and alberto garcia perez. The case was reopened in 2014 and malicious wounding warrants were ultimately sought for the suspects. The location of the suspects is not known as they may have fled to mexico.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
William KagdisAge
54Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On august 1, 1982, william kagdis was found dead in room #17 of the johnson motel located on james madison highway in fauquier county. The autopsy found that william had been beaten and stabbed to death. William was traveling from his home in baltimore, maryland to tennessee on business. William had checked into the motel the day before in the company of a young white male. William's vehicle, a white 1979 volkswagen rabbit, maryland registration ebx304, was taken and has never been recoveredAgency
Virginia State Police
Name
Tammy ThorpeAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 23, 1988, tammy thorpe was found dead off of a gravel lane, adjacent to route 17, approximately ¼ mile north of the warrenton town limits. The autopsy found that tammy had been shot to death. Tammy was last seen around 3:00am in warrenton, driving her 1986 gold pontiac grand am with virginia registration 86-tammy. Tammy's vehicle was found the same day parked in the warrenton plaza shopping center.Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Johnny BowmanAge
32Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On august 19, 1984, at approximately 4:15 a.M., virginia state trooper johnny rush bowman was brutally attacked and stabbed 45 times by an unknown assailant(s) while off-duty at his home located on patterson place in the city of manassas, virginia. The assailant(s) fled on foot leaving behind a wig, hardhat and eye glasses. Trooper bowman died a short time later at a local hospital. His murder remains an active homicide investigation. Vicap # 1993va00023Agency
Virginia State Police
Name
Shirley WashingtonAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 8, 1973, shirley leona washington was found deceased in conway-robinson memorial state forest in prince william county, virginia. At the time of her death, mrs. Washington was married and resided in washington, d.C. Her case remains an active homicide investigation. Vicap # 2009vsp00001Agency
Virginia State Police