She said it also ensures greater accuracy that the proper suspects are identified in connection with these cases, and others are not falsely accused of criminal conduct. The FBI defines homicides as cleared when at least one person is arrested, charged with the commission of the offense, and turned over to the court for prosecution. The most notorious, unsolved murder cases in each of N.J.'s 21 counties This was only a legend until 1995, when his death mask and coin purses made of strange flesh were found in an old shed. Cold case NJ: Hall-Mills murders examined in new production A white, 2-door vehicle with red interior was seen in the area around the time of the incident. Sharon Thor, 15, of Franklin Township, was beaten to death in 1982, just days before her 16th birthday, authorities said. Kendall Hall was home to a gruesome murder in 1977 - the details of which still haunt the campus. On Monday, July 19, 1954, the body of a deceased white male was discovered in the back seat of a sedan, which was parked on Swamp Road in East Hanover Township, N.J. The case, currently unsolved, has become a matter of significant controversy due in part to coverage in Weird NJ magazine and in the 2015 book Death on the Devil's Teeth. Unsolved (cold-case) homicides in NJ between 1965 and 2021 According to the Murder Accountability Project, there were 21,692 homicides committed in New Jersey between 1965 and 2021. Atikinson said he was just 13 and did not stabPaneck-Saglimbene. Elegant $2.35M Toms River Home 'A Hidden Gem', 2 Firefighters Hurt, Multiple Pets Die In Toms River House Fire, Lawn Sign Sale Supports Toms River Police In Unity Tour. Upon arrival police found the body of a female infant, recently born. The crime closely matched the unsolved slaying of Joan Davis, 74, in Teaneck months later. More than 200,000 unsolved cases have gone cold since 1980, and murder clearance rates continue to drop. The life and the loss of Donna Macho was not forgotten, and this announcement illustrates the Cold Case Network will not relent in its pursuit of justice.. His mother simply believed he had a play date but when he did not return by that evening the family grew concerned. Toms River East 1998 Little League World Champions T-Shirt Never Worn or Washed, Diesel Technician Needed $500 Sign on Bonus, 5 New Toms River Area Homes On The Market, Most Expensive Homes In NJ: See Inside 5 Unique Properties, JOHN FERNANDEZ: Date of Last Contact: 12/12/2015; Sex: Male; Race: Asian; Date of Birth: 05/04/1993; Height: 5' 09'', Weight: 135; County: Monmouth, DEMETRIUS BRIAN BRANHAM: Date of Last Contact: 06/22/2015; Sex: Male; Race: Black; Date of Birth: 11/15/1969; Height: 6' 00''; Weight: 220; County: Middlesex, DAVID A. COHEN: Date of Last Contact: 04/20/2015; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 07/31/1972; Height: 5' 07''; Weight: 165: County: Burlington, MEAGHAN MCCALLUM: Date of Last Contact: 03/10/2015; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 10/23/1984; Height: 5' 05''; Weight: 170; County: Bergen, BARNETT D. ZELDIN: Date of Last Contact: 10/08/2013; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 09/05/1939; Height: 5' 07''; Weight: 150; County: Burlington, JOAN CONETTA: Date of Last Contact: 06/10/2012; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 09/20/1937; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 120; County: Ocean, EMELY YOLIBETH GAMEZ LOPEZ: Date of Last Contact: 05/13/2011; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 03/22/1996; Height: 5' 04''; Weight: 110; County: Middlesex, KACEY LYNN PRIM: Date of Last Contact: 01/04/2011; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 10/09/1987; Height: 5' 09''; Weight: 130; County: Camden, JAMIE EDSALL: Date of Last Contact: 07/27/2010; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 06/14/1973; Height: 5' 05''; Weight: 130; County: Essex, BERNADINE GUNNER: Date of Last Contact: 07/12/2010; Sex: Female; Race: Black; Date of Birth: 12/12/1957; Height: 5' 01''; Weight: 135; County: Camden, VISHWARAM SUNTHARESAN: Date of Last Contact: 05/24/2010; Sex: Male; Race: Indian; Date of Birth: 05/23/2001; Height: 4' 01''; Weight: 45; County: Middlesex, HAZURA SINGH: Date of Last Contact: 01/18/2010; Sex: Male; Race: Asian; Date of Birth: 10/28/1978; Height: 5' 08''; Weight: 150; County: Middlesex, MARIA GUERRERO: Date of Last Contact: 09/30/2009; Sex: Female; Race: Black; Date of Birth: 11/14/1964; Height: 5' 05''; Weight: 110; County: Essex, HAROLD ALEX ZAMORA-RAMOS: Date of Last Contact: 08/01/2009; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 01/03/1969; Height: 6' 00''; Weight: 160; County: Hudson, JULIA MADSEN: Date of Last Contact: 06/25/2009; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 06/21/1937; Height: 5' 06''; Weight: 175; County: Ocean, WILFREDO U. MARQUEZ: Date of Last Contact: 06/15/2009; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 11/08/1980; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 135; County: Ocean, ALBERT JACOB: Date of Last Contact: 04/10/2009; Sex: Male; Race: Asian; Date of Birth: 12/06/2000; Height: 4' 07''; Weight: 100; County: Middlesex, DEBRA J. FELDMAN: Date of Last Contact: 04/08/2009; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 09/08/1960; Height: 5' 01''; Weight: 112; County: Bergen, EVELYN VASQUEZ: Date of Last Contact: 02/04/2009; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 06/18/1960; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 160; County: Hudson, ESTEPHANIE Y. RODRIGUEZ: Date of Last Contact: 02/03/2009; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 12/19/1985; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 90; County: Bergen, OSCAR GARCIA-CALLES: Date of Last Contact: 01/08/2009; Sex: Male; Race: Unknown; Date of Birth: 03/27/1994; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 130; County: Essex, JOSIE PEREZ: Date of Last Contact: 01/06/2009; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 06/03/1991; Height: 5' 07''; Weight: 160; County: Essex, BYRON MELENDEZ: Date of Last Contact: 10/01/2008; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 10/20/1985; Height: 6' 01''; Weight: 220; County: Ocean, DANIELLE MARIE NUTTALL: Date of Last Contact: 09/06/2008; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 08/21/1977; Height: 5' 03''; Weight: 180; County: Mercer, DULCE RAMOS: Date of Last Contact: 08/18/2008; Sex: Female; Race: White; Date of Birth: 12/05/1993; Height: 5' 02''; Weight: 125; County: Ocean, RICHARD J. JARGOWSKY: Date of Last Contact: 02/08/2008; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 09/11/1961; Height: 6' 03''; Weight: 240; County: Cape May, KAMIL MASEK: Date of Last Contact: 01/26/2008; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 08/22/1977; Height: 6' 01''; Weight: 185; County: Hudson, ROBERT LEE WILSON SR: Date of Last Contact: 11/23/2007; Sex: Male; Race: Black; Date of Birth: 12/10/1950; Height: 6' 04''; Weight: 180; County: Salem, AARON WATKINS: Date of Last Contact: 11/11/2007; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 08/23/1989; Height: 5' 06''; Weight: 140; County: Union, DANIEL M. KAHLE: Date of Last Contact: 10/01/2007; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 05/15/2007; Height: 1' 00''; Weight: 13; County: Ocean, WILLIAM SCHMIDBAUER: Date of Last Contact: 09/23/2007; Sex: Male; Race: White; Date of Birth: 01/23/1943; Height: 6' 02''; Weight: 170; County: Ocean. The list doesnt stop at the above few; there are plenty of unsolved cold cases in NJ that still haunt investigators to this day, including cases like: 3. Princess Doe, the name given to the unidentified girl by the case's original investigator, has stumped investigators for more than 30 years. Harvey, who was arrested around the same time Macho went missing and was held in connection with several sexual assaults and a killing in the Plainsboro area, was identified as a possible suspect in Macho's death but investigative leads dissipated, and the case went cold, according to the Attorney General's Office. Cold Cases: 45 years later, Elizabeth still haunted by murder of 7-year We're not sure we want to know but we're kind of curious. Wendy Sue Wolin's stepbrother and sister, Jules Fleischner and Jodi Wolin, pose near a small garden marking the spot where Wendy, then seven, was stabbed to death near her apartment in 1966. 'Torso Killer' pleads guilty in 1974 cold-case murders James Kauffman, a 69-year-old endocrinologist, hasn't been named as a suspect, but he was arrested on June 13 following a45-minute armed standoffat his medical office in Egg Harbor. It wasn't until more than ayear later thatArnell Yearwood of Trinidad was charged with her murder. On Tuesday, July 31, 1956, the body of a deceased white male was discovered face down in a wooded area off Snake Hill Road in the Hibernia section of Rockaway Township. Rosado's death is believed to be suspicious, and anyone with more information can contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sergeant Paul Audino at 856-225-8449 or Camden County Police Sergeant Janelle Simpson 856-757-7042. Posted Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 3:17 pm ET. Nancy Noga, 17, was found facedown in the snow on Jan. 12, 1999 in a ravine behind a mini-mall off Ernston Road in Sayreville, five days after she went missing.It took two days for her body to thaw. Here are some of the cases we've highlighted so far: Our series on unsolved murders in North Jersey would not be possible without the support of subscribers. His son, Charles Jr., was abducted from the family's East Amwell home on the evening of March 1st, 1932. His wife later said the intruder took about $100 from the shop. Drew M. Johnson, 24, of Willingboro, was found unresponsive in the driver's seat of a 1996 Buick LaSabre following a motor vehicle crash at 10:47 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2006, authorities said. Unsolved Crimes | Office of the Monmouth County Prosecutor 3:25. Additionally, you can find a few unsolved murders Trenton, New Jersey, on these websites and within several cold case lists, including the 2013 murder of Cornelius Boakai and the 2012 murder of Joshua Moore. NJ Cold Cases: Unsolved murders that shocked, mystified New Jersey Anyone with informationcan contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Mr. Galdieri was found. NJ State Police Cold Case Unit forms to investigate unsolved murders On Monday, August 2, 1995 at approximately 12:25 p.m., the Lincoln Park Police Department received a call reporting the body of a deceased female located in an industrial park at the end of Borinski Road, Lincoln Park, N.J. Authorities, including agents from the FBI, had been executing a search warrant at the office when the standoff occurred. No gunshots were heard and it is possible the perpetrators were menacing youths with slingshots. On July 4, 1969, the body of a male infant was discovered on Long Hill Road in Harding, N.J. On Monday, February 3, 1969, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Alexander Messier, age 45, of Ryerson Avenue, Pequannock, N.J. was killed by an unknown male assailant outside his home. For example, the Uniform Crime Reports are released every year by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which are often filled with interesting statistics regarding the sorts of crimes committedwith their respective crime rates in every state. Some of South Jersey's Most Famous Unsolved Murders Unsolved murders from as recently as 2017 to as far back as the 1960s in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties are represented with photos of the victims and some of the history of the cases. 0:53. Anyone with information about this case can contact the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, Major Crime Unit at 732-929-4760 or Detective Sgt. When she returned, her daughter was standing in the doorway holding a plastic poinsettia; William was gone. View the following slides for details on many of those crimes. From the 1928 "Ghost Sniper" in Camden to the disappearance of Gary Grant, Jr. in 1984, New Jersey has had several disturbing mysteries that have remained unsolved over the years. His mother says she was watching the children through the window, but left for a moment to check on her other son. On Feb. 8, 2005, Dr. Geetha J. Angara was working as a chemist in a Passaic Valley Water Commission plant when she was apparently beaten and pushed into a 1-million gallon water container. Become one today and help us continue to report on stories that matter to you and to the community. Numerous murders in Trenton, New Jersey, of various ages,have been solved or have been resolved, yetlaw enforcement continuestheir investigations into the remaining unresolved crimes. Were Ted Bundy's first murders done outside Ocean City? Or could The numbers are similar in New Jersey with about 31% left unresolved. In 2015, less than half of the New. Robert was the Vice President of Economics at Supermarkets General Corporation located in Woodbridge, N.J. Robert was last seen alive on Wednesday, November 15, 1989 at 8:45 p.m. by a coworker at his place of employment. Johnson had been shot and was bleeding from the neck when police arrived, and was taken to Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro where he was pronounced dead. The case was ruled a homicide. Her parents also discovered a ransom note asking for $118,000, according to CNN. Infamous Hall-Mills murders at 100: New production explores NJ cold case like never before. On Facebook, the family has been critical of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, claiming they evidence has been mishandled and that investigators will not allow outside agencies to investigate. Almost four decades after the remains of a missing 19-year-old East Windsor woman were found in a wooded area in Cranbury, an East Windsor man who died in prison has been identified as her killer. Compare this to the Trenton, New Jersey, murders rate,which was 19.1 per 100,000 people in 2018, and the violent crime rate in Trenton, New Jersey,which was 1161.75 per 100,000 people that same year. One local mystery has remained a subject of frequent Bundy speculation for more than 50 years: the unsolved murders of two 19-year-old college students who had just spent Memorial Day weekend. Her body was discovered in Oct. 1990 bya grouse hunter about 40 yards off of Old Mine Road in Sandyston. Mr. Mickens lived alone and was a decorated World War I veteran. Some of the most common items of evidence that are included in homicide trials include DNA evidence, such as blood, saliva, and skin cells, and digital evidence such as cell phone pings. Anthony G. Attrino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Davis, known as a political watchdog and outspoken gadfly, had been bludgeoned to death. She was eight months pregnant, andit was suspected that the killer might have wanted to take the baby, since a slash woundexposed the fetus. Ezzeddine was the owner of the restaurant. But some cases remain unsolved for decades. This disturbing, The above building may look just like any other on the College of New Jersey campus, but it isn't quite as welcoming. The two were never seen alive again. Patch has the list as well as the photos of each missing person who has gone missing since August 2007: See the whole list of missing persons by clicking here. From 1980 to 2019, there were around 21,224 murders in New Jersey, based onProject: Cold Cases unsolved homicide statistics page. (Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office). NFL Films Employee Is Fatally Shot, Crime Remains Unsolved - People They were found in their bedroom early on 28 September 2014 after being stabbed to death and the room having been set aflame, Gothamist reported. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 5318. On Tuesday, November 12, 1996, between 8:35 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., Richard Breitbarth, age 48, was shot several times in the driveway of his home located at 17 Baird Place, Whippany, N.J. Almost four decades after the remains of a missing 19-year-old East Windsor woman were found in a wooded area in Cranbury, an East Windsor man who died in prison has been identified as . New Jersey Girl Murders Home Page Once authorities are able to acquire sufficient Mercer County murders evidence in certain homicide cases, they are finally able tocharge their suspected perpetratorwith the crime, beforesendingthem to Mercer County murders trial. For unlimited access toallthe major news happening in North Jersey,subscribe here. The case was ruled a homicide. Themurder of Joseph Hoopengardnerin 1981 continues to mystify investigators. The body was later identified as John Richard Bowers, age 8, of Mount Vernon Place, Ivy Hill Apartments, Newark, N.J. John was last seen alive in the parking lot of the Ivy Hill Apartments on July 30, 1956 at around 9:30 p.m. and was reported missing by his mother, with whom he had resided, at approximately 10:15 p.m. A witness observed a black sedan leaving the scene, possibly belonging to the perpetrator. Cold Cases: Unsolved Murders and Missing People in South Jersey To this day it remains one of the eeriest. A $20,000 reward has been offered for information about the killingof a Newark Liberty International Airport baggage handler on Feb. 27, 2013. 11837 or via email at georgech@co.cumberland.nj.us. Sang owned The House of Sang on Route 46 in Parsippany, N.J. which is a Chinese restaurant. The 72-year-old grandmother had been stabbed multiple times in the upper body and neck, according to police. Hoopengardner, then a 44-year old plumbing business owner from Dover Township, was found dead in the woods ofthe Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area. Rosados remains were later found along the Delaware River and positively identified. Eunice Dwumfour murder: Family of slain Sayreville councilwoman worry The case was ruled a homicide. A woman and her son, both of Florida, have been indicted in connection with two murders that remained unsolved for 25 years in New . Anonymous tips can be submitted via the prosecutor's office information center. Harvey was sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with a different homicide in Middlesex County, and he remained incarcerated from the time of his arrest in 1985 until his death in 2020. Dial 911 or visit the department MEDIA INQUIRIES Important Links Search the CMCPO CRIME VICTIM INFORMATION & RESOURCE PACKET GoPolice.org CMCPO Instagram As you may expect, the Trenton murders discussion will continueon social media sites such asReddit, Facebook, andWebsleuths, where individuals often gather to share their opinions, theories, and other informationabout these cases. Mercer County: TCNJ student Sigrid Stevenson. On Thursday, November 16, 1989 at approximately 9:10 a.m., the body of a deceased male was discovered by a Rockaway Township Sewer Authority worker in a drainage ditch near Firemans Field on Beach Street in Rockaway Borough, N.J. Mother-Son Duo Indicted in 25-Year-Old NJ Cold-Case Murders of Husband In June 2012, Gary Green, 34, was shot to death in front of Moya Liquors on 10th Avenue near East 27th Street. Even if you are not from or living in New Jersey, you may recognize at least one of the most famous New Jersey murders, if not more. Which unsolved mysteries in NJ keep you awake at night? The case was ruled a homicide. In 2014, Yearwood admitted to the killing and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. After Murder of Local Councilwoman, NJ Mayor Announces She's Leaving Office By Brian Thompson Published April 25, 2023 Updated on April 26, 2023 at 6:50 am NBC Universal, Inc. There are 28 unsolved murders in the county, some as far back as the 1930s. This past May, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office filed a motion requesting the DNA of Kauffman's husband, James Kauffman, which he has opposed. There are several publicly available resources that share the number of murders in New Jersey by year within crime reports filled with statistics, including those provided by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as Project: Cold Case and the Murder Accountability Project. Roberts company vehicle, a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, was recovered in Manhattan, N.Y. On Thursday, September 18, 1986 at approximately 9:00 a.m., the body of Lester Mickens, age 89, was found by neighbors in his residence at 1671 Route 23 in Kinnelon, N.J. Mr. Mickens was last seen alive on Wednesday, September 17, 1986 at around 3:00 p.m. by a neighbor sitting on his front porch. Rosario, who died several days later, is believed to have been assaulted on the property of Deola Farms, near the Italia Avenue residence. Passaic County: LaFayette Bar & Grill murders. During the initial investigation police found Harveys semen in Machos bedroom. Regardless, New Jerseys various law enforcement organizationswill never give up their investigations into these crimes byutilizing all of the resources at their disposal in order tosolve all of New Jerseys true crimes. Her parents last saw her at about 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, 1982 when shereceived a phone call minutes before leaving for her ballet lesson. There were 6,392 murders in Connecticut, with 1,886 still unsolved, giving it a clearance rate of 75%. Welcome back to another week of Unsolved, everyone. One investigator said the death may have been an accident, but Angara's family believes she was attacked before her death, citing a medical examiner's report describing bruises on her body. In New Jersey, more than four in 10 murders go unsolved,according to an NJ Advance Media examination of a decade's worth of crime reports. The case was ruled a homicide. 28 Murders Still Unsolved In Morris County - Patch The 1992 murder of Renae McLoed, the 2013 murder of Chrismely Hidalgo, the 2014 murder of Jermaine Gamble, and the 1990 murder of Maria Acevedo are just a few examples of the many northern New Jersey unsolved murders that you can find listed within the websites of several law enforcement agencies. Fernandez joined a long list of missing person cases over the past decade that have gone cold. 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