Unsolved Homicides
Edwin Heath Cold Case Homicide
May 13, 2015
Case Number: 32-15-046554
Victim: Edwin J. Heath, Sr., 33-year-old Male
Murdered on: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Location: 149 Antlers Lane Bear, De 19701
Investigation Details:
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at approximately 4:12 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Antlers Lane in the community of Fox Run Apartments & Townhouses.
Edwin was discovered lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers arrived on the scene and provided first-aid, but Edwin was later pronounced dead at the scene.
A male subject was seen fleeing the scene on foot towards Route 40 (Pulaski Highway), which is just outside the complex. The suspect was described as a black male in his mid-20’s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds, thin build wearing dark pants, a light in color sweatshirt.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Kelvin Powers Jr. Cold Case Homicide
February 11, 2015
Case Number: 32-15-014654
Victim: Kelvin Powers Jr., 30 year old male
Murdered on: Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
Location: 7 Amstel Drive, Apartment 33 (William Penn Village Apartments), New Castle, DE
Investigation Details:
On Wednesday, February 11th, 2015, at approximately 7:00 A.M., police responded to a shooting at 7 Amstel Drive, Apartment 33 (William Penn Village Apartments), New Castle, DE.
The victim was discovered inside the apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim died at the scene.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com , or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Nicholas Riley Cold Case Homicide
December 20, 2014
Case Number: 32-14-139020
Victim: Nicholas “Nick” Riley, 30-year-old Male
Murdered on: Saturday, December 20, 2014
Location: 67 Lowery Drive Wilmington, DE 19808
Investigation Details:
On Saturday, December 20th, 2014 at approximately 12:43p.m., police responded to the area of 67 Lowery Drive in the Woodland Apartments Complex for a report of a suspicious vehicle which was occupied by two males.
Officers arrived on scene and found one victim (Nicholas Riley), deceased from a gunshot wound. The other male was also located and transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was listed in critical condition and later survived.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Ruben Maldonado Cold Case Homicide
May 07, 2013
Case Number: 32-13-047393
Victim: Ruben Maldonado, 46-year-old male
Murdered on: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Location: 758 Christiana Road Newark, DE 19713
Investigation Details:
On Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at approximately 11:14 p.m., police responded to
a shooting in the area of 758 Christiana Road, Cedar Wood Apartments in Newark, Delaware. The victim was discovered lying on the ground motionless while in front of a building. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead as a result of a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Police are investigating robbery as a possible motive. A witness was able to assist Police with the construction of a composite sketch of the possible suspect.
The suspect is described as a black male 5’7 to 5’10” tall, who had dark complexion and weighed approximately 200 lbs.
Sketch:
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Peter Di Sabatino Cold Case Homicide
November 12, 2012
Case Number: 32-12-124064
On Monday, November 12, 2012, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the area of 211 Thorn Lane, Studio Green Apartments in Newark Delaware.
The victim was discovered lying on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
The suspects are described as two black males, one of which is wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and the other a black hooded sweatshirt.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit.
The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Jeremiah Macdonald Cold Case Homicide
July 17, 2012
STATUS: SOLVED
Case Number: 32-12-077567
The victim was discovered lying on the ground in the cul-de-sac of Heron Court, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim died at the scene.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit.
The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Nelson Drakeford Cold Case Homicide
August 02, 2008
Case Number: 32-08-095254
On August 2nd, 2008 at approximately 10:00 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the area of South Cannon Drive, Edgemoor Wilmington Delaware 19809.
The victim was discovered lying in the roadway suffering from gunshot multiple wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit.
The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Quinnell Hayes Cold Case Homicide
June 27, 2005
Case Number: 30-05-59899
Victim: Quinnell Hayes
Murdered on: Monday, June 27th, 2005
Location: 200 Block West 31st Street Wilmington Delaware
Wilmington Police Cold Case Unit requests public assistance in connection to 2005 murder of Quinnell Hayes:
The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is asking for the assistance of the public in connection to the 2005 murder of Quinnell Hayes.
On June 27, 2005 around midnight, police responded to the 200 block of West 31st Street in response to a shooting incident that had occurred. Officers located Mr. Quinnell Hayes, who had been shot and later succumbed to his injuries.
This investigation remains ongoing, and investigators are asking the public for assistance.
Anyone with information about this investigation, or any other cold case, is encouraged to contact the WPD Cold Case Unit:
- The Cold Case Unit office can be reached at (302) 576-3937
- Investigator Robert Partlow can be reached at (302) 650-3967 or Robert.Partlow@cj.state.de.us
- ATF Special Agent Veronica Hnat can be reached at (302) 275-0369 or Veronica.M.Hnat@usdoj.gov
You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 www.delawarecrimestoppers.org.
About the WPD Cold Case Unit
The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is part of the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, and includes WPD cold case investigators and an agent with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The Unit typically handles cases that have remained unsolved after a year, and after all investigative leads have been exhausted by the primary investigator. Members of the Cold Case Unit work tirelessly to pursue new leads in these cases, and to deliver justice to the families of those who have been affected by crime.
Joyner Ondimu Cold Case Homicide
February 08, 2005
Case Number: 32-05-15705
Victim: Joyner Ondimu
Murdered on: February 08, 2005
Location: 12 Grand Hall, English Village Apartments, Newark, De.
Investigation Details:
The victim was found deceased in her apartment by a roommate. The investigation reveals that the victim died of blunt force trauma to the head. The victim’s purse was discovered missing although robbery does not appear to be a motive.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
John Paul Cook Cold Case Homicide
September 21, 1996
Case Number: 32-96-112374
Victim: John Paul Cook, 37-year-old male
Murdered on: Saturday, September 21, 1996
Location: 5 Ashkirk Place Newark, De 19702
Investigation Details:
The victim, along with his girlfriend and son were in the residence. At approximately 8:30 pm, the suspects came in the front door of the residence and confronted the victims. The child received non-life threatening injuries. After a struggle, the victim was shot multiple times causing his death.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Jane Prichard Cold Case Homicide September 30, 1986
Case Number: 32-86-065977
Jane Prichard was a student at the University of Maryland and was obtaining her Master’s degree. She was conducting botany experiments in Blackbird Forest State Park where she was later found by two campers on the evening of September 20, 1986.
Detectives learned Jane was shot with an unknown weapon which caused her death. She was last seen alive by a hunter shortly after 10 am. The hunter provided detectives with specific descriptions of Jane`s clothing, vehicle, and scientific equipment.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case
Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit.
The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
Grace Harmon Cold Case Homicide
October 03, 1979
Case Number: 32-79-094704
Victim: Grace Harmon, 52-year-old Female
Murdered on: Wednesday, October 03, 1979
Location: 101 Donhaven Drive, Garfield Park, New Castle, De. 19720
Investigation Details:
On Wednesday, October, 3, 1979 in the morning hour’s police responded to the victim’s residence. The victim was found deceased at the residence. The victim died of blunt force trauma. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking”submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.
UNIDENTIFIED HOMICIDE VICTIM
May 01, 1977
Victim:Unidentified white female approximately 45 years old
Murdered on:May-June 1977
Location:Old Union Church Road, Townsend, De.
Investigation Details:
The victim’s badly decomposing body was located by a passerby on the side of the road in a drainage ditch. The victim is described as a white female, approximately 45 years of age, 5’3” to 5’6” with blond or light brown hair. The victim’s death has been ruled a homicide.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Squad directly:
Det. Brian Shahan: BShahan@nccde.org (302) 395-2781
Glenn Davis: GLDavis@nccde.org (302) 395-8216
You can submit a tip via our website at www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333, visit their website www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department.
