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Killing of Bruce Jones
On February 10, 1990, Bruce Jones was shot and beat to death after responding to a highwater alarm at the Plantation Pipeline at 12909 Genito Road in Chesterfield County, VA.
2020 · Bland County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Bruce Ritchie
At 12:25 pm on 5/23/20 a call was received of a body of a white male discovered on the shoulder of Wilderness Road (Rt.606), just East of Interstate 77,exit 62, Bastian, VA. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted to conduct the death investigation. Through further investigation body was identified as Bruce M. Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie was traveling from Augusta, GA and returning home from a business trip.…
2003 · Midland, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Bryan Mace
On the morning of April 9, 2003, the victim was found dead in his home located in the 12000 block of Elk Run Road in the Midland area of Fauquier County. After the victim was killed, the residence was set on fire. The autopsy found that the victim had been shot to death. The victim worked with his step-father at Rayco Roofing in Manassas, Virginia. Evidence at the scene suggests that the victim interrupted the…
1992 · Norfolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Burnice Antonio Miller
The body of Burnice Antonio Miller was dumped onto Interstate 64 east between Tidewater Drive and Granby Street in the city of Norfolk. The victim was shot twice in the head. ViCAP # 1993VA00025
2013 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Candice Banks
On January 25, 2013, Banks was reported missing. Banks was last seen with her boyfriend, Curtis Brazier, on January 12, 2013, in the area of 1135 Lasalle Avenue. Brazier was arrested on January 14, 2013, for assaulting and stealing from Banks. With the assistance of a blood hound, Banks was located on February 4, 2013, behind 25 Dogwood Street. Banks was deceased and covered with debris.
2001 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carlos Ricardo Thomas
On Wednesday, July 8, 2001, Carlos Ricardo Thomas, a 1 year old white male, was found unresponsive in his crib at his home located in the 3800 block of Old Forge Road. He was rushed to Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters where he was placed on life support. Unfortunately, three days later, Carlos died. The State Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy and discovered signs of trauma. The death of baby…
2013 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carlton Richard Holland Jr.
On New Year’s Day at about 3AM, police responded to the 400 block of Linden Avenue for multiple reports of shots fired. Callers reported that there was a shooting victim being transported to the hospital by family. Carlton Richard Holland Jr., a.k.a. “CJ” 31 yrs. old, was transported to the hospital where he died of his wounds, a gunshot to the chest. CJ had been at a New Year’s Eve party on Linden Ave. Persons of…
1977 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carol Glasgow
On September 8, 1977, the victim's husband reported her missing. The victim had last been seen on September 8, 1977 around 0030 hours by her son, Michael in the home and then by her husband, Joe, around 0400 when he left her in the den and he went to bed. The victim was asleep on the couch. On September 8, 1977, at approximately 0715 hours, the victim's husband, Joe, asked the son Michael if he had given his mom a…
1990 · Fairfax County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carolen Marie "Toni" Wallace
On February 14, 1990, the body of Carolen Marie (alias 'Toni') Wallace was discovered at an off-ramp from Interstate 495 to Telegraph Road in Fairfax County, Virginia by highway maintenance workers. Carolen, a resident of Forestville, Maryland, was known to frequent Washington, D.C. The investigation of her death remains an active homicide investigation.
1996 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carolyn Johnson
On October 8, 1996, Henrico Police responded to the 5300 block of Walker Avenue, for a reported body found. Carolyn Johnson, 46, was discovered in a ditch line partially submerged in water. It was later determined that Ms. Johnson died as the result of multiple stab wounds.
2012 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Carter Smith
On September 30, 2012 at approximately 11:27 p.m., the victim was found shot in the 2400 block of Ingram Avenue. The victim died from his injuries at the scene.
1998 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Catherine Elaine Lawrence-Johnson
On July 28, 1998, Catherine Elaine Lawrence-Johnson was found in her residence, deceased with a gunshot wound to her head. It was called in as a suicide. Due to the manner of her death and circumstances surrounding it, the incident was investigated as an undetermined death. Later that same afternoon, a fire engulfed her residence, and the home was declared a total loss. The investigation did not produce enough…
1980 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling of Celia Lemon
On May 30, 1980, officers received a call of a robbery from Paul's Produce located at 203 W. Mercury Blvd. Officers located the victim, Celia Lemon, an 18-year-old Kecoughtan High School student who worked part-time at Paul's Produce had been shot in the head and money had been taken from the register. The victim was last seen alive at approximately 8:30 pm.
2019 · Amherst County, VirginiaUnsolvedKilling 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.