Unsolved cases
Homicides and other crimes with no one held responsible. Some are a century old. Some are from this year.
Killing of Chad Austin
Chad Austin, of Buena Vista, VA, was last seen on May 27, 2019 by family. His vehicle and his dog were found abandoned on May 28, 2019 on Panthers Falls Road, Amherst County. Chad's remains were located in March of 2020 in a wooded area near Panthers Fall Road.
2003 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charles Cole
July 7, 2003, Charles Cole's body was found floating in a private pond in the 9701 Coalboro Road. Mr. Cole was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). At the time, the OCME determined that Cole's manner and cause of death was accidental drowning. Cole's body was exhumed in February 2019, and the OCME again examined the remains. This time, the examination indicated that Cole had been stabbed…
2013 · Roanoke County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charles Perdue
On September 23, 2013, the body of an unresponsive male was located in the area of 4300 Rutrough Road, which was later identified as Charles Kenneth Perdue. Charles had multiple injuries that ultimately caused his death.
1993 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charles Wallace
On 6/19/93 police were summoned to the 700 block of Arvin Rd where Charles Wallace was found lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. It appears Wallace was killed elsewhere and his body was dumped at this location.
1990 · Wythe County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charlie Matney
On May 19, 1990, an explosion occurred at a single wide manufactured mobile home, when the victim, Charlie Matney, of Jolo, WV, entered into the home. The location of the explosion was in the area of Gullion Fork Road in Wythe County. Lab analysis and an examination of the scene have confirmed the cause of the explosion to be an explosive device, consisting of liquid dynamite and various other items. According to…
1996 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charlita Singleton
On November 7, 1996, Charlita Singleton and Cheryl Edwards were stabbed to death while working at the All-For-One in Cloverleaf Mall at 7201 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County, VA.
1986 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Charlotte Hall
On 10/05/86 police responded to a structure fire in the 4500 block of Black Cove Rd. At the scene, Hall's body was found floating in the backyard swimming pool. Subsequent investigation determined Hall was the victim of a homicide.
1996 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Cheryl Edwards
On November 7, 1996, Charlita Singleton and Cheryl Edwards were stabbed to death while working at the All-For-One in Cloverleaf Mall at 7201 Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County, VA.
1976 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Chester Eugene Talton
On June 6, 1976, at about 3:40am, Chester Eugene Talton was discovered lying on the side of the roadway (Rt. 58 Bypass / Rt. 58 Business). Talton was unconscious and found to be suffering from severe head injuries. He was transported to Obici Hospital then to Norfolk General. After several days, Talton died due to the grievous injuries he sustained. An autopsy listed the cause of death as a homicide by blunt force…
1974 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Christine Wright
On February 2, 1974, Christine Wright was abducted from 12173 Chestertowne Rd in Chesterfield County, VA. Christine was found deceased in Dinwiddie County on April 4, 1974.
2010 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Christopher Lee
On November 9th 2010 at around 7:15 p.m., officers were called to the 4000 block of Government Road for a report of a person down. When officers arrived, they found the victim unresponsive with a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe robbery may have been a motive in this homicide.
2023 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Christopher Ragsdale
On January 26, 2023, at approximately 0653 hours, officers were dispatched to 707 S. Fallon Court in reference to a body located in the driveway of the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. Numerous casings were located near Ragsdale's body. Medics responded and pronounced Ragsdale deceased on scene at 0656 hours. Neighbors advised hearing gunshots in the area around 0100 hours on January 26, 2023. The caller…
2002 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Christopher Tromley
On May 21, 2002, at approximately 2300 hours, Christopher Tromley stopped to get money out of an ATM machine in Willow Oaks Shopping Center. He was shot by an unknown black male. He drove to a residence on Artillery Road to seek help for his injuries. Officers arrived and spoke with Tromley who was conscious and alert at that time. Tromley stated a black male attempted to rob him of money he had just taken out of…
1986 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Christy Floyd
On August 7, 1986, partial remains of Christy Floyd were found in the Shoosmith landfill in Chesterfield County, VA.
2001 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Clark Hardy
On January 5, 2001, at approximately 0049 hours, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 9102 Terrell Lane. Officers located Clark deceased from numerous gunshot wounds in the street in front of 9102 Terrell Lane.
1988 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Cleophus Lee Riddick
Shortly after midnight on October 1, 1988, Cleophus Lee Riddick was found by police lying next to the railroad tracks at Briggs St. and Clary’s Dr. Riddick had several injuries and was transported to Obici Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. This case remains unsolved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk Police or Suffolk Crime Line. To submit online, go to www.p3tips.com, visit the Suffolk…
1997 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Cleophus Stanley Norfleet Jr.
An officer conducting a patrol check of Babbtown Road observed a parked vehicle at a gate securing a logging path. The officer found the vehicle owner, Cleophus Stanley Norfleet Jr. 46 yrs. old, inside the vehicle, deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. It is rumored Norfleet had a recent confrontation over debts. Very little evidence and information was obtained. The investigation did not lead to any arrests.…
1996 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Clyde Moore
On Monday, September 23, 1996, Henrico Police responded to 215 North Laburnum Avenue apartment 1 for human remains located after a fire was extinguished. Officers arrived and found the victim in the rear bedroom. The victim was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for examination. The Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Clyde Melvin Moore through dental records and determined the cause of…
1991 · Hanover County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Corey Delano Johnson
During the evening hours of May 25, 1991, Corey Delano Johnson borrowed his father's burgundy Mercury Grand Marquis to use while his vehicle was being repaired. On May 26, 1991, the same vehicle was found abandoned on Crown Hill Road in Hanover County, Virginia. A search of the vehicle yielded large amounts of blood and a skull fragment later identified as belonging to Corey Johnson. Despite an extensive search and…
1998 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Corey Taylor
On January 6, 1998, at approximately 1:00 a.m., police responded to the 2000 block of N. 29th Street after residences reported hearing gunshots. When police arrived, they found Corey Lamont Taylor, 19 years of age, in his vehicle unconscious and not breathing.
1988 · Woodbridge, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Craig Caviness
On March 13, 1988, Craig was reported missing to police in Montgomery County, MD. His car was found abandoned in Washington D.C. On March 24, 1988, police later found his body in a wooded area near 14716 Minnieville Rd. in Woodbridge VA. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.
2000 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Craig Othrow
On October 9, 2000, Henrico Police responded to 5711 Wood Creek Court Apartment E for a deceased person. Officers arrived and located the deceased victim in the apartment. The victim was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for further examinations and identification. The Medical Examiner identified the victim as Craig James Othrow. The cause of death was to determined to be from stab wounds.
2011 · Newport News, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Crystal BRYANT
On December 10, 2011, at approximately 6:10 AM, Officers of the Newport News Police Department responded to the 600 block of 34th Street in reference to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the body of a female lying face down on the side walk, victim of an apparent homicide. Earlier in the evening the victim was reported to have been involved in a verbal altercation with other patrons inside of…
2014 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Cyle Strahl
On Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 11:03 PM, Virginia Beach Police Emergency Dispatchers received a call for assistance at the 600 Block of Red Horse Lane. Upon arrival of Emergency Personnel, Cyle Strahl was found with a gunshot wound to his head.