Raft Is, WA Area Cold Cases

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Robert KerrAge
43Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On 07/12/2003, Robert's Body was found in a dirt lot near the 3500 blk of 166th PI SW. He had just moved into an apartment in the Paul Revere Apartment building located at 1018 9th Ave, on Capital Hill in Seattle.Agency
Snohomish County Sheriff
Name
Kavonte CrowleyAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 29-year-old Kavonte Crowley. On Feb. 19, 2022, Between 6:00 and 6:30 p.M., Crowley was shot and killed in the area of S 43rd St and S Cedar St.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Christian CherryAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 24-year-old Christian Cherry. On Dec. 14, 2023, At 3:38 a.M., Officers were dispatched to a shooting at S.19Th St. And S. State St. They located the victim, Cherry, laying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Cherry was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Dec. 26, 2023. Cherry’s vehicle was located nearby and it had been severely vandalized just prior to the shooting. A witness reported seeing a light-colored sedan, possibly occupied by four people, fleeing the scene westbound on S. 19Th St.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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David RobinsonAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 36-year-old David Robinson. On May 14, 2023, the victim was at a gathering at 1531 S 56th St. According to surveillance video, an unknown male walked by the victim while he was standing out by the fence gate. The unknown male and the victim exchanged words. Then, the victim walked back to the porch and the unknown male walked away eastbound. Moments later, the victim followed the unknown male, who was walking down the sidewalk. The unknown male then shot the victim, out of camera view. The suspect was last seen walking past 5320 S Cushman Ave. Robinsons friends witnessed the confrontation and shooting, but are not cooperating with the investigationAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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John ArmijoAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 47-year-old John Armijo. On the morning of April 8, 2023, Armijo was found deceased next to a tent near SR-512 in Parkland. Detectives believe Armijo was shot and killed sometime between April 6 and April 8.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Jordan PattersonAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On Dec. 31, 2021, At 9:17am, officers discovered 31-year-old Jordan Patterson deceased inside a vehicle at N. D St. And Stadium Way. He died from a gunshot wound.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Charles FiveashAge
40Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On August 14, 2021, the victim was found deceased inside an abandoned structure in the 2600 block of 84th St S. He was last seen on July 20 and detectives believe he was murdered shortly after thatAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Mariela Vargas-BrownAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At 10:30 p.M., On April 6, 2021,911 callers reported a shooting in the 4300 block of Ruston Way. When officers arrived, they found the victim on the ground next to a vehicle that had crashed into a pole. She died at the scene from a gunshot wound.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Gregory EvansAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 55 year old Gregory Evans. At 12:30 a.M. On Friday November 27, 2020, victim Gregory Evans and an acquaintance were shot by unidentified suspects during a drive by shooting in the 2100 block of E. 60Th St. In the City of Tacoma. The victims were standing by their vehicles when a silver or gray Dodge Charger drove by at a slow rate of speed. The occupants of the Charger fired multiple rounds at the victims before driving away. Evans died at the scene as a result of his wounds, and his acquaintance was seriously injured. The suspects are described as a dark skinned black male in his 20’s with twists in his hair, and a light skinned black male in his 20’s with light colored eyes and hair worn in a ponytail. The suspects were seen driving a 2011 to 2014 silver or gray Dodge Charger that had black wheels with chrome or silver edges.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Diana DavisAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
At 10:54 p.M. On Wednesday July 29, 2020, a silver 2013 Chevrolet Impala was found fully engulfed in flames in the 1600 block of Court E road in downtown Tacoma. The vehicle’s registered owner - Diana Davis - was not located at the scene. Davis was reported missing and had not been seen or heard from since approximately 3:00 p.M. On Monday July 27, when she was believed to be going to a community garden in the City of Tacoma. On August 5, 2020, the remains of Diana Davis were found in a remote wooded area along Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass. Detectives are investigating Davis’ disappearance and death as a homicide. Detectives are looking for any information on Davis’ whereabouts, including any suspicious persons or activity in the area where her burned car was found. They are also looking for any information on where Davis’ silver Chevrolet Impala with Washington license plates BSR0058 may have been located between July 27 and the night of July 29.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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John Smith IVAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At 1:20 a.M. On Saturday November 23, 2019, a passerby reported seeing a man lying in the roadway at A St. And 106th St. E. In Parkland. When deputies arrived at the location, they found victim John Smith deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Several neighbors reported hearing gunshots at approximately 12:00 a.M., Shortly before Smith’s body was found. Victim John Smith lived one block away from the scene of the shooting. Detectives are looking for any information on the suspect(s) responsible for the homicide, including information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area around the time of the shooting.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Daniel StueartAge
43Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At 7:29 p.M. On Saturday April 13, 2019, victim Daniel Stueart was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect in a large transient encampment in the 10000 block of Steele St. S. In Tacoma. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot followed by the sound of an unidentified suspect running away from the scene. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspects that may be involved in the homicide and/or motives for the homicide.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Logan HettingerAge
21Cause of Death
InjuriesInfo
At 9:30 p.M. On Thursday August 21st, 2014, Tacoma Police responded to a car crash in the 9000 block of S. Hosmer St. In the City of Tacoma. Witnesses saw a black Ford Mustang and an unidentified white car traveling at high speeds on S. Hosmer St., Before the driver of the Mustang lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. The driver of the Mustang suffered critical injuries; the driver of the unidentified white car did not stop and fled the scene. The victim was 21 year-old Logan Hettinger of Prairie Home, Missouri. Hettinger was a soldier in the United States Army; he is survived by a wife and a young daughter.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Tracy SehmelAge
49Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 49-year-old Tracy Sehmel of Roy. At approximately noon on Wednesday January 3, 2018, a silver Saturn sedan was towed from outside a residence in the area of 97th St. And Sheridan Ave. In the City of Tacoma. The following afternoon employees at the tow yard discovered the body of the owner of the vehicle – later identified as Tracy Sehmel – inside the trunk of the car. Detectives have learned Tracy Sehmel was last seen alive on January 1, 2018, when he dropped off his son at a relative’s house in the City of Auburn. The victim was reported missing by his family after they failed to hear from him for several days and he did not show up for work. Detectives are looking for any information on the whereabouts of Tracy Sehmel and/or his vehicle from January 1 until January 3, 2018, including information on any suspicious persons seen with Sehmel or his vehicle around the time he went missing.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Jeremy MartinAge
38Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 38-year-old Jeremy Martin. At 1:35 a.M. On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, victim Jeremy Martin was shot and killed outside his home located in the 1400 block of S. 37Th St. In the City of Tacoma. Martin had just returned home and was shot multiple times on his porch by an unidentified suspect. Witnesses reported hearing the shots and then seeing an unidentified suspect in large puffy coat run from the house to a waiting vehicle. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but died hours later from the gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide - including information on any suspicious persons seen with the victim in the hours before the shooting, and/or information on any suspicious vehicles seen in the area of the victim’s house.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Trevor GuthrieAge
44Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 44 year old Trevor Guthrie. At approximately 1:00 p.M. On Sunday November 19, 2017, the body of victim Trevor Guthrie was found inside a single-wide mobile home on a property in the 14200 block of 234th St. E. In Graham. Guthrie was last seen alive on the afternoon of Saturday November 18 and texted with friends at approximately 8 p.M. That night, then was found deceased from homicidal violence the next morning. There were no signs of forced entry to Guthrie’s residence and the motive for the homicide is unknown. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area at the time of the homicide, or any possible motives for the murder of Trevor Guthrie.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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James TimmonsAge
45Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 45-year-old James Timmons. At 2:25 a.M. On Saturday November 4th, 2017, Tacoma Police responded to a 911 call from a witness who reported hearing shots fired near S. 66Th St. And S. Tyler St. In the City of Tacoma. When officers arrived they found victim James Timmons on the sidewalk in front of the Manitou Apartments; Timmons was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and later died from his injuries. Detectives have learned that Timmons was staying at a residence less than 3 blocks from where the homicide occurred. The victim reportedly often walked around the neighborhood playing the game Pokemon Go and was well known by young people living in the Manitou Park area. Victim James Timmons was not known to be involved in illegal activities and did not have any known enemies. Detectives are looking for information on any possible suspect(s) or motive(s) for the homicide.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Oscar BlackwaterAge
74Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 74-year-old Oscar Blackwater. On Monday August 21st, 2017, a friend found victim Oscar Blackwater’s body in a homeless encampment in a wooded area in the 3500 block of Pacific Ave. S. In the City of Tacoma. The friend had been looking for Blackwater after failing to hear from him for several days. Investigators determined that Blackwater died from homicidal violence. At the time of his death, Oscar Blackwater was a transient and frequented the area of Pacific Ave. S. And Portland Ave. In the City of Tacoma. He was last seen in the area of 38th St. And Pacific Ave. On the evening of Wednesday August 16th, 2017. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons and/or activity in the area where Blackwater’s body was found. They are also looking for information on Blackwater’s whereabouts and/or any persons seen with the victim between Wednesday August 16th and Monday August 21st, 2017.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Mark MyersAge
55Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Mark Myers. At 10:50 a.M. On Thursday June 22nd. 2017, The body of victim Mark Myers was found inside his home, located in the 2100 block of Sunset Drive W. In the City of University Place. Friends of the victim had stopped by to walk his dog; when the Myers did not answer the door, his friends entered the residence and found Myers deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives have determined that Myers had talked to a friend on the phone at approximately 10 p.M. On the night before his body was found. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near his house during the early morning hours of June 22nd. Investigators have found no indications that the victim was involved in any type of illegal activities. Detectives are looking for any information on possible motives and/or persons involved in the homicide.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Jessica HansonAge
31Cause of Death
InjuriesInfo
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department needs your help to identify the suspect responsible for a fatal hit and run collision. At approximately 4:18 a.M. On Saturday May 13th, 2017, a passerby found an unconscious woman in the roadway on 168th St. E. Near the intersection with B St. E. In Spanaway. The critically injured woman was identified as 31 year old Jessica Hanson; she later died from her injuries on May 26th, 2017. Deputies were able to determine that just prior to being found, Hanson had been involved in an argument at her residence. Hanson walked less than six blocks from her house along 168th St. E., Then is believed to have been run over by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. Investigators found a fog lamp and a red and black hubcap near where the victim was found; it unknown what type of make or model vehicle these parts came from.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Thomas JeffersonAge
54Cause of Death
InjuriesInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 54-year-old Thomas Jefferson. At 2:24 p.M. On Wednesday November 9th, 2016, the victim was found lying unconscious on the sidewalk in front of The Gallery marijuana retail store, located in the 13000 block of Pacific Ave. S. In Parkland. Investigators learned that approximately 10 minutes earlier, the victim had been assaulted by an unidentified suspect driving the pictured vehicle. The driver and the victim had a conversation, shook hands, then the driver exited the van and hit the victim, knocking him unconscious. The suspect re-entered the vehicle and drove away. The victim died from his injuries on November 15th, 2016. The suspect appears to be a black male; his vehicle appears to be a white minivan, possibly a mid-2000’s Chrysler Town & Country.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Tyrell StokesAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 29-year-old Tyrell Stokes. At 2:08 a.M. On Sunday October 23rd, 2016, patrol officers heard approximately 20 to 30 gunshots coming from the area of the Opal Lounge, located in the 5200 block of South Tacoma Way in the City of Tacoma. When officers arrived they found victim Tyrell Stokes inside the nightclub suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Outside the nightclub officers found two other men suffering from gunshot wounds. Stokes later died from his injuries. Inside the bar there were over 50 witnesses actively fighting with each other and with police and fire as they attempted to provide medical aid to the victims. Many of the witnesses were uncooperative and refused to provide statements to investigators.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Terry NorthcuttAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Voravangso PhanmamaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murders of Terry Northcutt and Voravangso “Two” Phanmama. At approximately 1:00 a.M. On Friday October 14th, 2016, witnesses reported hearing gunshots outside Voravangso Phanmama’s house, located in the 3600 block of Portland Ave. E. In the City of Tacoma. Responding officers discovered the bodies of victim Terry Northcutt and Voravangso Phanmama in the yard of the residence; both victims were deceased from gunshot wounds. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Voravangso Phanmama’s house on the night of Thursday October 13th, 2016, or the early morning of Friday October 14th, 2016. Detectives are also looking for information on any possible motives for the homicides.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Steven SpeakmanAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Steven Speakman. At 6:15 a.M. On Tuesday November 3rd, 2015, a passerby found the body of victim Steven Speakman on the sidewalk in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Way in the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma. The victim was deceased from gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the area of the crime at approximately 5:55 a.M. That morning. The victim Steven Speakman was 26 years old and lived less than two blocks from where the shooting occurred. Speakman was intellectually disabled and functioned at the level of a 10-year-old. His was well known in the neighborhood and often walked around to the nearby stores and restaurants. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in the neighborhood around the time of the shooting. Detectives are also looking for information on any persons seen with the victim on the early morning of Tuesday November 3rd, 2015.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Tony BowersAge
Cause of Death
InjuriesInfo
Lakewood Police need your help to identify the suspects involved in an assault where the victim later died from his injuries. Sometime between 4:50 p.M. And 5:00 p.M. On Saturday July 18th, 2015, victim Anthony Bowers was assaulted by four unidentified male suspects. The assault occurred at an undetermined location somewhere between the Walmart store on Bridgeport Way in Lakewood and Manitou Park on 66th St. S. In Tacoma. The victim was in the Lakewood/Tacoma area to attend a family reunion at Manitou Park. The victim told his family he had been assaulted after leaving the Walmart store on his way to the family reunion. The victim suffered head injuries and bruising during the assault. The victim then left the family reunion and returned home to Oregon, where he died a few days later from his injuries. Detectives are looking for information on any assaults that occurred in the area of the Walmart store and Manitou Park on the afternoon/evening of Saturday July 18th. At the time of the assault the victim was driving a 1996 light teal colored BMW 328 convertible with Oregon license plates.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Daniel DunnAge
46Cause of Death
Burn InjuriesInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 46 year-old Daniel Dunn of Spanaway. At approximately 9:30 p.M. On Thursday March 12th, 2015, witnesses found victim Daniel Dunn on fire along the side of a medical building in the 15000 block of Pacific Ave. S. In Spanaway. Multiple witnesses saw Dunn covered in flames and attempted to help put out the fire and render aid to the victim. Dunn suffered severe burns and later died from his injuries on May 25th, 2015. Detectives have determined that the victim was intentionally set on fire by unknown suspect(s) and are investigating this case as a homicide. Victim Daniel Dunn was a transient and lived in homeless encampments in the Spanaway area. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons seen with the victim or in the area at the time of the fire. Detectives are also looking for any information on a motive for this crime.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Daniel MosleyAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 20 year-old Daniel Mosley of Parkland. At 9:40 p.M. On Monday March 30th, 2015, victim Daniel Mosley was driving southbound on Ainsworth Ave. Near 112th St. S. In Parkland. An unidentified white car pulled alongside Mosley’s vehicle; an unidentified occupant inside the white car fired multiple shots at Mosley’s vehicle, striking and killing the victim. The suspect(s) vehicle sped away from the scene continuing southbound on Ainsworth Ave. The victim’s vehicle rolled approximately two blocks before crashing into bushes on the side of the road. Witnesses described the suspect(s) vehicle as a late 1990’s or early 2000’s white 4-door car – possibly a Lexus – with tinted windows and large rims. Mosley had no known enemies, no criminal history, and no known involvement in illegal activities. Just prior to the shooting, the victim purchased a small quantity of marijuana at a nearby medical dispensary. Detectives have not determined whether this purchase was related to the shooting.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Rebecca MartenyAge
51Cause of Death
InjuriesInfo
At approximately 10:40 p.M. On Monday January 5th, 2015, a motorist found a critically injured woman on the side of the Golden Given Rd. Near 106th St. Ct. E. In Tacoma. The victim died at the scene from her injuries; investigators believe she was hit by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene prior to the victim being found by the witness. Investigators later identified the victim as 51 year old Rebecca Rose Marteny. Marteny was a resident of a nearby care facility and suffered from mental health issues; she likely walked away from the facility without her medication and was struck by the unidentified vehicle.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Erled Lopez-MosqueraAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 23 year-old Erled Lopez-Mosquera of Tacoma. On the morning of Friday August 22nd, 2014, a witness reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1200 block of 144th St. E. In the Parkland area. When deputies checked the vehicle, they located victim Erled Lopez-Mosquera inside the vehicle; the victim was deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives believe the victim was shot at a different location, then his body was loaded into the vehicle and dumped at the location overnight prior to being found by the witness. Erled “Niko” Lopez-Mosquera was an immigrant from Columbia. Detectives are looking for any information on Lopez-Mosquera’s whereabouts and any suspicious persons seen with him on the day before he was found deceased.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Charles WilliamsAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Acoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Charles “Chucky” Williams of University Place. At 1:25 a.M. On Sunday March 23rd, 2014, victim Chucky Williams was shot and killed by an unidentified suspect at the intersection of 6th Ave. And Fife St. In the City of Tacoma. The victim had just left a memorial party at a nearby dance hall when he became involved in a large fight involving several unidentified people. During the fight an unidentified suspect displayed a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the victim in the back. The suspect is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20’s, with a heavy build and hair worn in either short dreadlocks or curls. He was seen wearing jean shorts and a black t-shirt with red and white lettering on the front.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Douglas ErhardtAge
55Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Douglas Erhardt of Graham. At approximately 4:30 a.M. On Wednesday July 24th, 2013, firefighters and Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house fire at a residence in the 19300 block of 89th Ave. E. In Graham. Inside the house investigators found the body of victim Douglas Erhardt, deceased from homicidal violence. On the morning of the house fire, the victim’s vehicle was found abandoned and on fire along Highway 410 in the Greenwater area. Douglas Erhardt was active in online dating and often used the name “Joe” when meeting dates on the internet. Detectives are looking for information on anyone who may have been in contact with Erhardt, or information on any suspicious persons or vehicles at or near Erhardt’s residence on the night of July 23rd or the early morning of July 24th, 2013.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Tyliah YoungAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 22-year-old Tyliah Young of New York City. On the afternoon of Sunday January 13th, 2013, the body of victim Tyliah Young was found in an alleyway west of the 1200 block of S. Ainsworth Ave. In the City of Tacoma. Young was deceased from homicidal violence and is believed to have been killed several hours before her body was found. Tyliah Young’s family reported her missing on Friday January 11th, 2013, after she had not been seen or heard from in several days. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts in the days before her body was found, and/or suspicious persons seen in the area.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Fred GonzalezAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 35-year-old Fred Gonzalez of South Hill. On the night of Wednesday June 13th, 2012, the body of victim Fred Gonzalez was found in the back of Gonzalez’s blue Cadillac Escalade truck. The truck was found in a parking lot of an apartment building in the 2200 block of 99th St. S. In Tacoma. Detectives believe Gonzalez was shot in the head by unidentified suspects(s), then put in the back of his truck before the vehicle was abandoned by the suspect(s). Fred Gonzalez’s family reported him missing on the night of Tuesday June 12th after he failed to return home and had not been seen or heard from in several hours. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts in the days before his body was found, and/or suspicious persons seen in the area where the truck was located.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Travis DennisAge
Cause of Death
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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Ernesto AlmonteAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Ernesto Hernandez Almonte. At 4:15 a.M. On September 9th, 2000, the body of Ernesto Hernandez Almonte was found by a passerby along the side of the road in the 4300 block of 128th St. E. In South Hill. The victim was deceased as a result of two gunshot wounds to the head.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Jeffrey PolingAge
Cause of Death
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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Nicholas LooneyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of 25-year-old Nicholas Looney. At 3:25 a.M. On Thursday January 5th, 2012, victim Nicholas Looney was shot and killed by unidentified suspects at victim’s residence on 117th Ave. Ct. E. In Puyallup. The victim was standing at his bedroom window and was shot several times through the window. Witnesses heard the gunshots, then saw three unidentified suspects running from the victim’s residence. Inside of the victim’s residence detectives found evidence of narcotics that may be related to the motive for the murder. Detectives are looking for any information regarding this homicide and the suspects responsible for the crime.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Billy Shirley IIIAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Billy Shirley III. At 5:00 a.M. On Saturday August 27th, 2011, victim Billy Shirley was shot following an argument at a large party in a warehouse-type building in the 1600 block of Center St. In the City of Tacoma. At the time of the shooting there were over 100 people in attendance at the party, and investigators are asking anyone who may have been there to please come forward.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Troyvon TaylorAge
20Cause of Death
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Tacoma Police detectives need your help in the investigation into the murder of Troyvon Taylor, a 20 year old man from Tacoma. On Sunday October 31st, 2010, at approximately 9:30 p.M., Several witnesses heard gunshots inside an apartment in the 7300 block of S. Wilkeson St. In Tacoma. Following the gunshots, several persons were seen running from the apartment to a waiting vehicle, which subsequently fled the area. Inside of the apartment, police found victim Troyvon Taylor deceased from a gunshot wound.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Ronald McKellarAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the hit and run death of victim Ronald McKellar. At approximately 12:25 a.M. On Sunday October 5th, 2008, victim Ronald McKellar was struck by an unidentified vehicle as he attempted to cross Pacific Ave. Near the intersection of 72nd St. In Tacoma. Investigators believe the victim was dragged several blocks by the vehicle before the suspect fled the area. Detectives are looking for any witnesses to the crime, including the driver and passengers from a gray Jeep Cherokee that was seen in the area at the time of the collisionAgency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Teo KnightAge
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Tacoma Police detectives need your help in solving a homicide. At 4:05 a.M. On Sunday December 2nd, 2007, victim Teo Knight was shot and killed by unidentified suspect(s) outside of his apartment, located in the 5000 block of S. 58Th St. In Tacoma. At the time of the shooting, Teo Knight had just returned home from his work as a bouncer at Champions Sports Bar in Lakewood. Knight had parked his vehicle and was walking toward his apartment when he was shot multiple times by unidentified suspect(s). He died days later from his wounds. Detectives are looking for any information that may help solve Knight’s murder.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Adrian SerranoAge
28Cause of Death
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Lakewood Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Adrian “Joker” Serrano, a 28-year-old man from Lakewood. At approximately at 11:45 p.M. On Friday October 19th, 2007, witnesses found the body of victim Adrian Serrano inside of his apartment on Kline St. SW in the City of Lakewood. Serrano had been shot once just inside the door to his apartment. At approximately 2:00 a.M. That morning, neighbors had heard gunshots and saw two unidentified black males running from the area of Serrano’s apartment to a waiting vehicle, described as a light colored sedan. Before the murder, Adrian Serrano had told friends he believed he was being watched and/or followed by a white sedan, similar to a Ford Taurus.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Steven ChennellsAge
51Cause of Death
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On Wednesday May 9th, 2007, a body was found under the eastbound lanes of the Highway 16 overpass on the north side of 12th St. S. In Tacoma. The victim died of homicidal violence, and had been there for 2 to 4 weeks before being found. The victim has been identified as 51-year-old Steven Christopher Chennells, a white male, 5’10”, 150 lbs with dark hair. He was found wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with an American flag on the front. Steven Chennells was last seen in early April of 2007. Detectives are looking for any information on any persons seen with Chennells or any suspicious activity in the area where the homicide occurred.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Melvin WhitakerAge
39Cause of Death
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On Saturday April 28th, 2007, at approximately 7:15 pm, victim Melvin Whitaker was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Evergreen Ridge Apartments, located in the 12600 block of Lincoln Ave. SW in the City of Lakewood. Detectives need your help identifying a person of interest in the case. He is described as a black male in his late 30’s or early 40’s, 5’9” tall, medium build, with a beard and glasses. He is associated with a vehicle that is described as a late 1990’s Ford Taurus, silver or gray in color, with possibly a broken rear window.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Chanara YathAge
24Cause of Death
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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect responsible for the murder of Chanara Yath, a 24 year-old man from Tacoma. On Sunday April 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 a.M., An unidentified suspect shot and killed Yath, who was attending a birthday party in the yard of a residence in the 12500 block of Vickery Ave. E. In East Pierce County. Witnesses heard several gunshots, then saw a suspect running through a field across the street from the house. Victim Chanara Yath was shot and killed, and two other victims were shot as well.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
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Derrell SandersAge
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During the early morning hours of Saturday December 2nd, 2006, victim Derrell Sanders was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Nights Inn, located in the 9300 block of South Tacoma Way in the City of Lakewood. The victim was exiting his vehicle in the hotel’s north-side parking lot when he was confronted by an unidentified suspect armed with a handgun. A struggle occurred, and the victim was shot and fatally wounded. The suspect may have stolen items off of the victim after the shooting. The suspect then fled on foot westbound through the parking lot, running toward South Tacoma Way. The suspect is described as an adult male, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and either a ski mask or a bandanna over his face. Lakewood Police detectives are looking for any information regarding the suspect’s identity.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Michelle MasonAge
31Cause of Death
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Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michelle Mason, a 31 year-old woman from Tacoma. Michelle Mason was last seen alive on Thursday March 31st, 2005. Mason’s vehicle was found a week later on April 6th, 2005, in the City of Tacoma. On October 23rd, 2005, the remains of Michelle Mason were found in blackberry bushes below the 34th St. Bridge. The bridge is located approximately 200 yards from where her vehicle had been found.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers
Name
Byran JonesAge
29Cause of Death
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Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Byran Jones, a 29 year-old man from Parkland. On Sunday October 29th, 2006, the body of victim Byran Jones was found inside his residence in the Miramonte Apartment complex, located at the intersection of 112th St. S. And 18th Ave. In Parkland. The victim was deceased as a result of several gunshot wounds. Detectives believe the victim may have been shot sometime after 2:30 a.M. On the morning of Sunday October 29th, and are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts the night of the homicide.Agency
Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers