Smith, a 19-year-old Scotland, Maryland resident, enrolled at Becker College in 2008 to study sports management. As a teenage girl, that was not an easy thing to see them taking our friend away, Morgan recalled. The unsolved cases to be featured on the podcast date as far back as the early 1950s. She noted Gonyea worked three jobs, including as a waitress and a babysitter, and still found time to help take care of her younger siblings. Between July 1988 and April 1989, the bodies of nine women were found along New Bedford-area highways. Cities with their own investigators, including Worcester, keep tallies of their own unsolved murders. He was believed to be involved in the sale of illegal narcotics. The Grafton girl disappeared from a Sturbridge cottage she and her family were vacationing at on Aug. 5, 1993. A lack of resources, a lack of evidence, just slows an investigation, he stresses. Murdered. If you would like to share information on any of the unsolved cases weve covered on Unsolved Worcester, please fill out this form. But that doesnt produce evidence., In some cases, we feel we know who did it, but we dont have the evidence, he said. 23 year old female was found dead on 2-4-1993, along with Evelyn Cruz. 2023 www.worcestermag.com. Such is the case with Sonia Blanco, 23, and Evelyn Cruz, 26, whose bodies were found on opposite ends of Worcester on a cold February morning in 1993. A few weeks before the 21st anniversary of her disappearance on June 27, 2000, Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced Francis Frank P. Sumner Sr., a Spencer man who died in 2016, as a person of interest in the case, however, no charges have been filed and the case remains open. But despite an array of new technology in the last few decades, the number of all homicides in the United States that have been solved has dropped in the last three decades, from 79 percent in 1976 to 64 percent in 2002. 24 Cause of Death. Holly and her brother had traveled down the road to see a litter of puppies, but her brother later returned without her. It used to be all families here, LEcuyer said. Hypotheses about the carvings are numerous. The Dianne Williamson Interview. So, there were a lot of potential witnesses who might have just saw something that night and it just didnt sit right with them, and if they see something theyll be like, Wow, I remember that.. ### Media Contact Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The investigations continue. This local folktale is more than a little chilling. Her body was found in the rear alley. Are you psychic? Berry asked rhetorically. It also was the case with the discovery of the bodies of three Worcester prostitutes Betzaida Montalvo, Carmen Rudy and Dinelia Torres in shallow graves in Hudson and Marlboro three years ago. The cards were distributed by state police, the Department of Corrections, and district attorneys. 23 year old male wasshot to death on 8-1-2003 along with Kwaku Osei-Owusu while seated in a car at the intersection of Franklin Street and Portland Street. Goggin, 20, was staying with family in Worcester when two men came to the . Arguably the missing person case that has received the most attention over the past decade in Worcester is the disappearance of 23-year-old Sabrina Hatheway. WORCESTER On a cold and rainy October night 30 years ago, a 17-year-old girl was killed on the train tracks by Canterbury Street. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 22 year old male was shot to death at 8 Congress Street on 9-15-1993. The stories said that there were suspects who lured Mr. Harkins into a car outside the bar, that Mr. Harkins refused to testify on behalf of one of the suspects in a drug case, that Millbury police stopped a car driven by the suspects the night Mr. Harkins disappeared and officers saw blood, and that the car matched witnesses descriptions of the one Mr. Harkins got into when he left the bar. On the evening of March 15, 2001, Elizabeth Matos and William Vega were shot and killed while walking on Dewey Street in Worcester. 21 year old male was found at his home at 5 Porter Street on 2-3-1992. "This case, although unsolved, has been on the minds of many investigators who have worked tirelessly over the years to bring closure for the family," Hazelhurst said. Darrel Jenkins, Jr. Its draining going through these stories said Yeager in an interview. Sabrina was last heard from on In fact, said Early, when it comes to solving a murder, time is not always on the side of investigators, particularly at the outset. Similar situations, similar backgrounds. Cold cases and unsolved crimes in Fitchburg, MA. All attempts to locate the man have been unsuccessful. In many cases, there have been no bodies to bury. And a lot of resources have to be marshaled together. 2023 Copyright City of Worcester, MA. Every detective in every department has a case that bothers him. Some of the cases have been well publicized, such as the death of Molly Anne Bish, whose remains were found on a wooded hillside in Palmer in 2003, three years after she was abducted from Comins Pond beach in Warren. Hed go for a walk everyday, and that was about it. He theorized that murders since then had the most potential of being solved because witnesses may still be in the area. Worcester Police Chief Gary J. Gemme stresses that all unsolved cases are open. "Like the Scola case," says Sargent, "it received a ton of attention, and might end up being our second two-part episode. New episodes will debut on Tuesdays and Thursdays over five-week periods in 10-episode series. One of the most famous unsolved mysteries and murder cases occurred in Fall River, Massachusetts, around 11 o'clock on the stifling-hot morning of August 4, 1892. WORCESTER - There are more than 70 active unsolved murders and missing persons cases being investigated by the Worcester Police Department. The case of Karen Marchionis murder has remained unsolved for 21 years now. At the memorial gathering on Wednesday, all in attendance strived to remember her life even though the questions around her death still plague all of them. Anywhere between a coating to 4 inches of snow is expected in those areas. Weve had countless guys whove been retired for 25 plus years come back here and havent been in the building since the day they left.. Sports. They do begin to haunt you.. For example, little is known about the death of Paul Maiorana, 21, beyond the discovery of his body in the trunk of a car brought to a Worcester tow yard. 1 year old male died on 6-30-1984 at 163 1/2 Grand Street on the 3rd floor. On 14 August 1962, two gunmen stopped a postal truck that was delivering $1.5 million ($12 million adjusted for inflation) in small bills from Cape Cod to the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. Martin was a cab driver in the city. News. Interviews with the press about unresolved homicides have yielded results for the police before. In New Bedford, authorities continue to seek leads in the death of Joaquim Jack Perry, who was 21 years old when his beaten body was discovered in the woods behind the New Bedford Airport, The Standard Times reported. She was attacked by an unknown intruder described as a white male 5'8" stalky build with a mustache. We really had fun.. Karina Holmer laughed with friends outside a nightclub in Downtown Boston, marking the last time the 20-year-old Swedish au pair would be seen alive. Holly Piirainen, in an undated family photo.Staff-Shot. So, one local tavern would play another one, and there would be five or six teams. WORCESTER - A true crime, cold case podcast series exploring the dozens of unsolved murders and missing persons cases currently under investigation by the Worcester Police Department starts Season 3 on Feb. 21, 2023. Homicide Info. It was multiple people out there at the time.. Morgan and L'Ecuyer remember being there when Gonyea's body was found, naked in the window well of the then Branson Wire Company on Grand Street. Perry had a three-year-old daughter from a previous relationship and he and his wife Laura had a baby on the way, the paper reported. Theres a lot more opportunity now than there has been, Chief Gemme said. It would be very nice and gratifying to see justice served, but its not going to give [Catherine Wailgum] any closure. 96 talking about this. He noted investigators have pursued many leads over the years on this particular case. The state police, Department of Corrections, and district attorneys are distributing playing cards featuring the victims in unsolved homicides and missing-persons cases. Another tool detectives before Sullivan and Donovan did not have is the internet. SEE THE LIST: The 71 Unsolved Murders, Missing Person Cases in Worcester, State Board Votes 7-4 to Approve Charter School in Worcester. These homicides and missing persons cases cover nearly 60 years from 1951 to 2009. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He puts a pretty comprehensive packet together of where youve been since the murder happened, and so when we go to meet these people, we have a good idea what theyve been up to as well, both good and bad The biggest technology we use is finding you.. The woman was shot in the temple and had died anywhere from three months to a year before her discovery, the medical examiner said. We cant proceed without evidence; thats the hallmark of this office.. The women are Judith Vieweg, 31, of Townsend; Jo-Anne Muldoon, 20, and Debra Ann Johnson, 20, of Fitchburg; Marcia Tyman, 18, of Auburndale; and Clara J. Provost, 23, of Fitchburg. Investigation revealed that Moreno was involved in selling narcotics. 41 year old male was found shot to death in the hallway of his apartment at 353 Chandler Street on 12-10-1989. I think that they feel like they know who it is, but they cant prove it, so theres really nothing else to look at, unless somebody were to come forward, said Catherine Wailgum. Fire Department divers found a passenger-side front car door, a car roof and other parts. Maybe this is a little easier than identifying the body, she said. Melendez was supposed to graduate from North High School on 6-5-1989 but never showed up to her graduation rehearsal at 9:00 AM. They had a tumultuous relationship. 20 year old male was shot to death while walking up Pleasant Street in the area of Piedmont Street on 1-3-1996. Season 3 season 3 - episode 3, Part 2 What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? Were able to do things now with DNA that we couldnt do three years ago.. The citys ShotSpotter audio surveillance system detected six gunshots in the Forest Park neighborhood around 12:38 a.m. Jenkins was found with gunshot wounds to his head and thigh and died at the scene, police said. If you or anyone you know has information that could bring justice to victims' families, tips can be sent anonymously tohttps://unsolvedworcester.com or texted to 274637 TIPWPD. The womans identity remains unknown to this day and many have speculated over the years as to who the woman was. On June 22, 1996, Karina Holmer laughed with friends outside a nightclub in Downtown Boston, marking the last time the 20-year-old Swedish au pair would be seen alive. 53 year old male was murdered at Gold Street and Summit Street on 11-13-1977. Crime & Law. (Photo from Google Maps). Yasmin Amer. Who can say what the creature in the harbor may have been, but we certainly don't want to risk running into a sea monster. We can't verify alien activity, but there's definitely some strange energy in this area of the South Shore. Madigans Again was the bar in which he was at and where he won the money, and we believe that the people came out of that bar, he continued. Well, the reality is it really takes a long time, Sullivan said. The vehicle, a gray 1999 Lexus CS300, was towed from the area of 108 Eastern Avenue prior to his body being discovered. Clark died the following day from wounds she suffered in the shooting. In that regard, the media can play a positive role. Unsolved: Worcester is a series of narrative episodes examining over 70 unsolved cold cases on file with the Worcester Police Department. 'Not because no one could figure any reason that anyone would want to kill the 21-year-old man who died Feb. 3, 1992, the night before he was to leave for active duty in the U.S. Army. The sightings ceased after December of 1945, and the Black Flash was never seen again. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Unsolved: Worcester runs every Tuesday and Thursday and is available on all streaming services, including Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music. Three male suspects were seen fleeing the scene toward Newbury Street. It was there that police thinkshe was raped and bludgeoned to death, just two blocks from her home. The New Bedford Regional Airport, where a small Cessna plane was lifted off the ground by strong winds during a nor'easter, October, 27, 2021. If anyone has information about any incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message. Her murder remains unsolved. But new technology does have its advantages. I know therere things we dont know.. Investigation suggests it was a drug robbery. This mystery is odd but at least a heartwarming one. No one has ever been charged in connection with any of the deaths. We know when they knocked on the door they [the police] thought Travis was thrown out of a moving vehicle, Berry said. A 911 call for service to his brother's address on the same day revealed his brother being shot in the arm. The City of Worcester now offers free home pickup of used or unwanted clothers, textiles and other items through a partnership with Helpsy. 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