Unsolved cases
Homicides and other crimes with no one held responsible. Some are a century old. Some are from this year.
Killing of Mary Walling
Ms. Walling was found beaten to death in the backyard area of 229 Chapel Street. A witness called in to police that she observed several black males beating and stomping someone in the backyard. Ms. Walling was in a state of undress with her pants having been ripped off, no shoes, her bra being lifted with her breasts exposed. A prowler was called in by neighbors in the same neighborhood as the murder on the same…
2013 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Matthew McDaniel
Matthew McDaniel was shot and killed on May 11, 2013, on Pembroke Street in the Ampthill neighborhood of Chesterfield County, VA.
1998 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Maurice Mosley
On September 14, 1998, Henrico Police responded to the 4900 block of Hillbrook Avenue for a reported shooting. The victim, Maurice Mannuel Mosley, and passenger were parked on Hillbrook Avenue when another vehicle pulled up alongside the car and a passenger in the second vehicle took out a gun and opened fire. Mr. Mosley was struck in the chest and died later at the hospital. The passenger in the Mr. Mosley's car…
2007 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Maurice Thomas
On June 22, 2007, three victims were inside an address in the 300 block of East Beal Street when at least two suspects burst into the apartment and shot at the victims. Michael Tatum died at the scene, while Maurice Thomas was transported to the hospital where he later died. The third third victim was shot and survived.
1991 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Maxine Mason
On Sunday, July 29, 1991, the victim, Maxine L. Mason, was found deceased by a family friend in an upstairs bedroom of her apartment located at 602 Windowmere Avenue. Her body was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for examination. The cause of death was determined to be from a gunshot wound.
1973 · Woodbridge, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Melvin Deans
On December 18, 1973, Melvin was last seen leaving the Druscilla Hotel located in Triangle heading to his place of employment. On December 27, 1973, his body was found in a wooded area near the dead end of Oregon Ave / Old marsh Road in Woodbridge, near where he worked. An autopsy revealed he died from gunshot wounds.
2004 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Melvin Tanner
On October 1, 2004, Melvin Tanner was shot and killed at 5524 Castlewood Road in Chesterfield County, VA.
2021 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Miburo Mohamed
On August 11, 2021, at approximately 0134 hours, an officer was on a domestic abuse call when he heard several gunshots ring out. That officer later located Mohamed at the intersection of N. King Street and St. Geroge Way suffering from gunshot wounds to the face and torso. Mohamed was pronounced deceased at the scene.
2012 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Alexander
On December 31, 2012 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Michael Alexander was found shot in the street at the intersections of 29th and Newbourne Street. Witnesses reported seeing two black males dressed in black clothing in the area about the time of the shooting.
2008 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Bowles
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Henrico Police responded to 216 Engleside Dr., Apt. 2-B for a welfare check. Officers knocked on the door but there was no answer. Officers went to the rear of the apartment and located a black male lying just inside the sliding glass door. The victim, identified as Michael Antonio Bowles, was transported to the Medical Examiner's office for further examination. The Medical Examiner…
2001 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Lowther
On November 3, 2001, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the Henrico County Police Division received a call for shots fired in the area of 4900 Wagner Avenue in the Surburban Apartment complex. Units responding found a victim, later identified as Michael Lowther, deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
1984 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Margaret
On August 21, 1984, at approximately 6:25 pm, the bodies of Donna Hall and Michael Margaret were located in a wooded area 200 yards south of the 10000 block of Castile Road, in the Kings Crossing Apartment complex.
2003 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Ryan Snapp
On Thursday, September 25, 2003 at approximately 2:30 am, gunfire erupted in the 4600 block of Downeast Court in the North Beach Apartment complex. Police and Rescue found a man lying inside the door of one of the apartments suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators believe the victim answered a knock at his door and when he opened the door he was shot. Michael was a student and baseball player at Virginia…
2007 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michael Winfree
On Friday, December 14, 2007, Henrico Police responded to the area of Cardiff Court for a reported stabbing. Officers arrived and located the victim, identified as Michael Clayton Winfree, lying in the grass in front of 5530 Cardiff Court. Mr. Winfree was transported to the hospital but died from his injuries. The Medical Examiner's office determined Mr. Winfree's cause of death was from stabbing.
1991 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michele Pore
On Monday, February 18, 1991 at 10:15 pm, Michele Pore was seen by friends leaving a restaurant, Paesano, near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Virginia Beach Blvd. to return to her business. Her office building is located in the 600 block of Lynnhaven Parkway. She was known to work late hours. She was seen alone getting into her Maroon Dodge Aeries K car bearing Virginia License and driving out of the…
1991 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Michele Pore
On Monday, February 18, 1991 at 10:15 pm, Michele Pore was seen by friends leaving a restaurant, Paesano, near the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Virginia Beach Blvd. to return to her business. Her office building is located in the 600 block of Lynnhaven Parkway. She was known to work late hours. She was seen alone getting into her Maroon Dodge Aeries “K” car bearing Virginia License and driving out of the…
2005 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Mikell Brown
On October 6, 2005 at approximately 4:50 a.m., police responded to the 3200 block of 1st Avenue for the report of a person found unconscious in the alley. Upon arrival, they found, Mikell Sylvester Brown, who had been assaulted. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
1988 · Exmore, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Milton Ames Sr.
In the early morning hours of Sept. 20, 1988, Milton Ames was taking his routine walk down (what is now known as) Brickhouse Dr., when he was fatally shot. His body was located in the wooded area on the north side of Brickhouse Drive roadway.
2012 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Milton Jackson
On 07/24/12 at 2231hrs Richmond DEC received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a person shot in front of the Family Dollar at 3110 Jefferson Davis Highway. RPD unit # 234 (Frias) was the log unit, arrived on scene and found an SUV in the roadway in front of the store. The victim, later identified as MILTON JACKSON, was slumped in the front passenger seat. Other arriving officers broke the rear driver's side window in…
1995 · Purcellville, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Mitchell Maistros
On 01/13/1995 a fire was reported at a residence located behind the Sweet Springs store near the West Virginia State Line on Route 9 (34300-blk of Charles Town Pike, Purcellville ,VA). After the fire was extinguished, the victim was found deceased in the residence.
2012 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Mohammad Taib
At approximately 11:05 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 Richmond Police received a call from a citizen reporting a person shot inside the 756 Food Mart at 11 Erich Road. the victim was found shot to death inside the store during an apparent robbery.
2006 · Stephenson, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Monte Feltner
In September 2006, Monte Feltner was found deceased, in his residence located on Stephenson Rd, Stephenson, Virginia. He died as a result of a single gun shot. This case remains open.
1989 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Morriel McClain
On Friday, August 12, 1989 at approximately 1:45 pm, the body of Morriel McClain was found deceased in his home located in the 3600 block of Smokey Chamber Drive which is in the Chimney Hill neighborhood. Witnesses described seeing a black male at the victim's house the day before. He looked to be in his mid 20's who stood about six feet tall, muscular build with short black hair. He was dressed in a red jumpsuit…
1999 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Muse Noah
On Friday, April 9, 1999, Henrico Police responded to Drybridge Court for an unresponsive male lying beside the road. Officers responded and located the victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim, identified as Noah Lamont Muse, was transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for further examination. The Medical Examiner determined the victim's cause of death to be a gunshot wound.