Rockford Police Continue to Investigate Bus Shooting in Which 3 People Were Killed

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Alfredo Giddens Jr.

2014 Alfredo Giddens, Jr.

Case SAPD14218018

October 1, 2014

On Wednesday October 1, 2014 at approximately 9:50 a.m. Alfredo Giddens was shot as he sat in his car in the 1000 block of S. Gevers St. Alfredo was transported to SAMMC by EMS but died due to his injuries. Two female suspects were seen fleeing the scene in an SUV. A witness reported the suspect who shot Alfredo Giddens Jr. was a heavy set black female. Robbery appears to be the motive.

Kenneth Anderson

2014 Kenneth Anderson

Case SAPD14284149

December 24, 2014

On Wednesday December 24, 2014 at approximately 11:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Kenmar Kenneth Anderson was outside teaching his son to ride his bicycle. Kenneth Anderson was shot to death outside his home. A witness reported seeing a black 90's model Buick stopped in front of Kenneth Anderson's home just before hearing gun shots. The witness came outside after hearing shots to find Kenneth Anderson lying in the street.

Another witness had reported earlier that same day they had seen Kenneth Anderson stop a black Buick in the middle of the street and argue with a black male about speeding on the road where his son rides his bike.

Robert Lewis

2015 Robert Lewis

Case SAPD15174237

August 13, 2015

On Thursday August 13, 2015 neighbors in the 2600 block of NE Loop 410 called police to report a shooting. When officers arrived they discovered Robert Lewis had been shot multiple times. Robert Lewis was rushed to the Hospital, but died as a result of his gun shot injuries.

Investigators spoke to witnesses at the scene who reported a maroon Chevrolet Impala backed into a parking space and a black male about 6'1" with dreadlocks bound into a pony tail jump inside the car and flee the scene.

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Shaoxiong and May He

2001 Shaoxiong and May He

Case 01/259388

April 23, 2001

The He's were at their family owned restaurant, "The Asian Garden," at 8015 Bandera Rd. Their young daughter had just returned from school and was sitting in the restaurant watching TV. May He was at the cash register counter when an unknown male came to the counter and during an apparent robbery, the actor stabbed Mrs. He. The husband, Shaoxiong He, apparently came to her aid and he was also stabbed. The suspect fled with cash from the register. May He was dead at the scene and Shaoxiong He died at University Hospital after being transported by EMS. These brutal murders happened in front of the couple's young daughter and as of this day, the suspect has not been identified.

Javier Ramos

2009 Javier Ramos

Case 90/918253

December 6, 2009

Javier Ramos called the police on December 6, 2009 and reported that he had been shot by someone he knew. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Overpool. The responding Officers observed blood on the floor inside the residence and forced entry into the residence through the front door. Upon entry, the Officers discovered Javier Ramos deceased inside his home. Javier Ramos suffered from an apparent gunshot wound. Further investigation revealed the back door to the residence had apparently been forced open. No witnesses to Javier Ramos being shot were identified at the scene and a neighborhood canvass resulted in little information.

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Fred Arechiga

1990 Fred Arechiga

Case 90/110163

March 4, 1990

Fred Arechiga was at home with his three young daughters when there was a knock on the door. Arechiga answered the door and was talking to a man described as having a deep voice. Gun fire suddenly erupted and Areciga fell to the floor. He was later pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored vehicle parked in Fred Arechiga's driveway right after hearing the gunshots.

Antoinette Jordan

1990 Antoinette Jordan

Case 90/264188

May 26, 1990

A passerby walking along the N. Walters Street Bridge (300 block of Rullman) on Saturday, May 26, 1990, noticed a woman lying face up under the bridge. When police arrived at the scene they discovered the body of Antoinette Jordan, age 35, she had died as the result of a gunshot. The disarray of her clothing suggested sexual assault. Robbery did not appear to be the motive. The investigation suggests that Antoinette Jordan may have known her killer.

Antoinette Jordan was the mother of eight children, ages 3 through 16.

The killer left behind evidence at the scene, and with the advancement of today's technology, these items are being submitted for re-analysis.

Heidi Seeman

1990 Heidi Seeman

Case 90/400893

August 4, 1990

On Saturday, August 4, 1990, after spending the night with a friend, 11-year-old Heidi Seeman was walking home when she was abducted. Her friend, who had walked her halfway home, last saw Heidi at Stahl Rd. and Willow Run, on San Antonio's Northeast side.

A witness in this case described a shiny red car, with tinted windows and a thin red stripe down the side, seen driving in the neighborhood in a suspicious manner, just prior to Heidi Seeman being abducted.

On Saturday, August 25, 1990, the decomposed remains of Heidi Seeman were discovered in an isolated property off County Road 220 in Hays County, Texas. An autopsy performed on the complainant led Medical Examiner Dr. DiMiao to rule the cause of death a homicide.

Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found for police to file a case against anyone. Police are asking for your help in finding the person or persons responsible for this senseless murder of a young girl.

Adolfo Morales, Jr.

1991 Adolfo Morales, Jr.

Case 91/481754

September 9, 1991

Adolfo Morales, Jr. was shot to death while sitting outside a Churches' Chicken located at 1923 Goliad Road. The complainant, who was 17 years old at the time of his death, had just gotten off work and was sitting around with other co-workers when a gunman came up and shot him.

Juan "John" Guerrero

1991 Juan "John" Guerrero

Case 91/501883

September 19, 1991

Juan "John" Guerrero, age 31, was sitting in his car in the 800 block of Vermont Street on the afternoon of September 19, 1991. Two Latin males in a light blue Monte Carlo drove up, called out the victim's name, and then shot and killed Juan Guerrero.

Connie Fulton

1991 Connie Fulton

Case 91/634029

November 28, 1991

On November 28, 1991, Connie Fulton was found stabbed to death in the school yard of Douglas Elementary School at 700 S Hackberry. Connie Fulton was 26 years old at the time of her death.

Albert Brown

1992 Albert Brown

Case 92/035712

January 20, 1992

At 11 PM on January 20, 1992, an officer was dispatched to check on a suspicious vehicle parked in the 4300 block of SW Loop 410. The vehicle was a 1971 blue Olds 4-door with a vinyl top. The officer found the driver's door open and a man's leg hanging out of the vehicle. When the officer called to the man and received no response, he investigated further and found that the man had been shot multiple times. Albert Brown was pronounced dead at the scene and the ME ruled the cause of death as gunshots.

Lenin Roque

1992 – Lenin Roque

Case 92/314478

June 12, 1992

On the evening of June 11, 1992 Lenin Roque was seen leaving his home. Shortly after midnight on the 12th of June Lenin Roque was found shot to death in the 7800 block of Louis Pasteur. Lenin's car was discovered in a different location and had been set on fire.

Erica Espinoza

1992 - ERICA ESPINOZA

Case 92/383948

July 15, 1992

On July 15, 1992, Erica Espinoza was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting while standing at her front door in the 5000 block of Rita. Neither she nor her home were the intended targets of the drive-by. The intended target was a neighbor. A second person was also hit by the drive-by shooting, but survived. Several suspects were identified in this case and the driver of the vehicle stood trial for the murder and was found guilty. He is currently serving time for murder. However, there was not enough information to prosecute the actual "shooter" in this case, and Police are still seeking information on the "shooter". He was described as a Latin male, 17-19 years of age (in 1992). The vehicle was a black Honda Accord.

Henry Sherwood

1992 HENRY SHERWOOD

Case 92/603105

October 31, 1992

On Saturday morning, October 31, 1992, Henry Sherwood was found lying in a ditch off Highway 16 South (also known as Poteet-Jourdanton Highway). Sherwood had been stabbed to death, and his vehicle, a 1974 Gold Lincoln Mark IV, was found parked on the side of the road with a flat tire.

Henry Sherwood, who was 42 years old at the time of his death, was last seen leaving Penny's Lounge on Friday night, October 30th. When found, Sherwood was missing multiple items of property.

Carlos De La Cruz

1993 CARLOS DE LA CRUZ

Case 93/055769

January 31, 1993

On Sunday, January 31, 1993, 15-year-old Carlos DeLaCruz was walking with some friends using the overhead crosswalk to get across IH 10, near Alametos and Neer St. A small 2-door vehicle (maroon, dark blue or brownish-copper color) drove by on the access road and stopped. Someone got out of the vehicle and shot hitting DeLaCruz. Carlos DeLaCruz died of his gunshot wound. The car drove off. Carlos DeLaCruz's sister was a witness to her brother's senseless murder, and is looking for some closure.

Guadalupe Boston

1993 - GUADALUPE BOSTON

Case 93/141796

March 18, 1993

On Thursday, March 18, 1993, Guadalupe Boston went to visit her friend's in the 800 block of Alametos, leaving her car parked in front of the house. After learning her friend was not at home, she went to get into her car to leave. Her friend's brother was standing outside of the house with some of his friends, when a dark-colored pick-up truck drove by. An unknown male shot into the group of people, hitting Guadalupe Boston and one of the males. The male victim survived a gunshot to the leg. Guadalupe Boston died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head. She was 21 years old.

From the evidence left behind, it appears a high-powered rifle was the weapon used to murder Guadalupe Boston. Although Guadalupe Boston had no connection to a "gang", the people standing around her did, and were believed to have been the intended targets.

Carolyn Grant

1993 - CAROLYN GRANT

Case 93/310402

June 11, 1993

The suspect went to Carolyn Grant's home and knocked on her door. The suspect asked for Carolyn by name. Carolyn came to the door and was shot by the suspect.

Paul Bernard Quinters

1993 - PAUL BERNARD QUINTERS

Case 93/664789

December 4, 1993

On December 4, 1993, Paul Bernard Quinters was walking with a male friend across the parking lot of Bronco Bill's Night Club located at 8505 Broadway. As they walked across the parking lot the two suspects listed were also walking across the parking lot. Paul and his friend got into a verbal confrontation with the Latin male suspect. Paul and the Latin male suspect then got into a physical argument at which time the Latin male pulled out a knife and stabbed Paul multiple times. The Latin male then got into the station wagon which was being driven by his female companion and they fled the scene. Paul died in route to the hospital as a result of his wounds.

Suspects

  1. Unknown Latin Male approximately 5'10"; 180 pounds; Black wavy hair; possibly in his late thirties at the time of the incident.
  2. Unknown Latin Female; possibly in her late thirties at the time of the incident; Reddish/Brown shoulder length hair at the time of the incident.

Vehicle: 1978-1985 Station Wagon; Light Yellow (or Gold); Simulated wood grain panels on each side.

Christy Kaufman and Debbie Perkins

1994 - CHRISTY KAUFMAN and DEBBIE PERKINS

Case 94/097522

February 21, 1994

On Monday, February 21, 1994, Debbie Perkins (BF, 10/17/70) and Christy Kaufman (BF, 9/13/78) were in their home located in the 100 block of Fredonia St. It was about 1:00am when Debbie Perkins appears to have allowed someone into the house. The Actor was apparently looking for Perkin's boyfriend who was not home at the time. An argument was heard by a witness in the back room before multiple gunshots were heard. Both Debbie Perkins and Christy Kaufman later died of the gunshot wounds they received.

The Actor is described as a Black Male, slender build, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He was driving a blue Cutlass.

1994 - DAVID GARZA

Case 94/181708

April 3, 1994

On Sunday, April 3, 1994, David Garza and his wife were sitting on a bus bench in the 3700 block of Broadway, waiting for the next bus. As they waited, they were approached by an unknown Hispanic male. After asking David Garza what time the bus should arrive, the suspect stepped behind David and shot him at close range. Garza stood up and ran a short distance with the suspect still firing shots at him. Garza collapsed in the parking lot of the Subway restaurant.

The shooter is described as a Hispanic male, 5'9" to 6'0", and was wearing a dark-colored striped shirt, baggy jeans, and a white or light- colored ball cap.

1994 - OLGA ACOSTA

Case 94/293660

May 27, 1994

Olga Acosta lived in the corner house at Ted and Pollote Street. Around 12:00 am someone drove by and fired several shots at the house. Ms Acosta was inside the home at the time and was hit by one of those shots and died as a result of the gunshot wound. Several people were at home at the time, but no one else was injured.

The suspect vehicles were described as a red Toyota pickup, a white Crysler LeBaron, and a red Firebird or Camaro, and the suspects were described as hispanic males. It is believed that street gangs may have been involved in this shooting.

Sheila Johnson Steven A. Munoz

1994 - SHEILA JOHNSON and STEVEN MUNOZ

Case 94/526950

September 14, 1994

At 3:00 am on September 14, 1994, Sheila Johnson, (pictured at left) and Steven A Munoz were found laying in the parking lot of a car wash at 8323 S. Flores. Johnson had been shot and was deceased at the scene, and Munoz also shot died after being transported to Wilford Hall Hospital.

Yugveh Boberg

1995 - YUGVEH BOBERG

Case 95/024368

January 13, 1995

Yugveh Boberg managed the apartment complex located at 7678 New Hwy 90 West. He was present at work with another employee during the afternoon hours of January 13, 1995. Mr. Boberg and the other employee where working in the apartment complex office, an unknown male, wearing a ski mask and armed with a gun, came to the office and fired multiple shots at Mr. Boberg. Yugveh Boberg suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and died at the scene from his injuries. He was 58 years old. The other employee also suffered a gunshot wound and survived the injury. While the exact motive for this murder is not known, it could have been related to a series of illegal narcotic arrests made on former tenants at the apartment complex.

Augustine Sendejo

1995 - AUGUSTINE SENDEJO

Case 95/1597148

March 21, 1995

On Tuesday, March 21, 1995, Augustine Sendejo was standing on the sidewalk in the 1300 block of San Rafael, when the suspect drove by shooting and hitting Sendejo. Sendejo walked across the street and fell to the ground. He died in the middle of the street.

The suspect vehicle, which fled the scene east on San Rafael, is described as a late 70s to early 80s dark color Chevy Suburban or Blazer. The vehicle had 4 KC lights on the top, dark tinted windows, large mud tires, and a loud exhaust.

During the investigation, it was learned that friends of Augustine Sendejo had been involved in a run-in with some gang members earlier that evening. Gunshots had been exchanged, but no one was hit. There is a possibility that Sendejo was mistaken for someone involved in the earlier shooting and was not the intended target.

Virginia Jeffreys

1995 - VIRGINIA JEFFREYS

Case 95/608770

October 17, 1995

Virginia Jeffreys, who was 67 years old in 1995, lived in a trailer in the 1500 block of Mission Road. On Tuesday, October 17, 1995, a neighbor went to check on Virginia Jeffreys, and found her dead and her trailer ransacked. An autopsy determined the cause of death to be blunt trauma, multiple stab wounds. The death was ruled a Homicide.

During investigations, several suspects were developed and information obtained that showed the complainant's trailer was burglarized on Sunday, October 15th, and also on October 16th, before the body of the complainant was found on October 17th. Evidence was found during the investigation showing the complainant was at home on the 15th of October, and probably at home during the burglary on the 15th. Virginia Jeffreys was still alive on the 16th, and was murdered on the 16th or 17th.

Although there have been several suspects in this case, investigators are still looking for witnesses or evidence showing who the person or persons were who murdered Virginia Jeffreys.

Dorothy Lubbock

1996 - DOROTHY LUBBOCK

Case 96/486308

1996

Dorothy Lubbock, who is the mother of an SAPD officer and a DPS officer, was found stabbed to death in her home on Roosevelt. Three males were seen in the area fleeing. It appears at this time the motive for this murder was robbery.

Javed Khan

1996 - JAVED KHAN

Case 96/594801

September 29, 1996

The murder of Javed Khan occurred on 09/29/1996, at 5335 N.W. Loop 410 in the parking lot of the Rolling Ridge Square apartments where he was living in at the time. The last time anyone spoke to Mr. Khan was approximately 2330 hours and he seemed to be doing fine. After parking his car in his assigned spot he was confronted by an unknown person(s) and a confrontation took place. At some point during this encounter the complainant was shot. A Wells Fargo security guard came upon the body of the victim while doing rounds.

1996 - PHILLIP HERNANDEZ

Case 96/623638

October 13, 1996

Just after midnight on the morning of Sunday, October 13, 1996, Phillip Hernandez had just returned with his girlfriend from a date at Rivercenter Mall. Hernandez and his girlfriend were sitting in his car, a 1987 blue Oldsmobile 4-door, in front of his girlfriend's home in the 1900 block of Schley, when three Hispanic males 15 to 16 years old approached the car. After one of the males stated "Is that them?", one male began punching Hernandez through the open window on the driver's side of the car. Another male said "Hey, what are you doing?", and then all three males ran off. Hernandez's girlfriend ran inside, got her mother, and called 911. She did not notice that Hernandez was bleeding until she went back outside to wait on the police and EMS. Hernandez was rushed to BAMC hospital, where he later died from multiple stab wounds.

The suspects are described as three Hispanic males who were thin but not skinny. They looked to be 15 to 17 years old. One was wearing a blue or red basketball shirt, one had on a plain white shirt, and one had no shirt at all. They were all described as wearing dark colored jeans.

To this date there has not been any apparent motive for this case.

Noelle Blaskowski

1996 - NOELLE BLASKOWSKI

Case 96/753312

December 13, 1996

On Friday, December 13, 1996, police received a call to the Oakview Motel for a DOA. Upon their arrival, the police were met by the Manager, who stated that as he approached the apartment door to collect rent money, he found the door ajar, and saw the complainant lying on the floor of her room.

Officers entered the apartment and found Noelle Blaskowski wearing nothing by a cut-off T-shirt. Her hands were bound behind her. The TV was turned on and the volume was set at loud. The complainant's vehicle, a 1993 white Nissan Sentra 4-door, was found parked in the parking lot of the motel. Noelle Blaskowski had last been seen Thursday, December 12.

Noelle Blaskowski, was 24 at the time of her murder and a dancer at the Wild Zebra Club. The Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be manual strangulation.

Gina  Tovar

1997 - GINA TOVAR

Case 97/432716

July 18, 1997

On July 18, 1997, a security guard making his rounds in the Alamo Downs business complex discovered a U-Haul van parked in the parking lot. Upon closer inspection, he saw the bloody foot of the victim sticking out of a pile of clothes on the front floorboard of the van.

Police and EMS arrived to find the victim, Gina Tovar, deceased. Gina was a white female who was 28 years old at the time of her death. The cause of death was ruled as multiple stab wounds.

It appears from investigation that the van was parked in the lot at Alamo Downs some time between 2:20 am and 3:00 am. Gina Tovar was last seen in the U-Haul van at the Phillips 66 gas station at Loop 410 and Culebra at around 1:00 am on July 18, 1997.

Police have not found a motive for this killing, but suspect drugs could be involved.

At this time, SAPD has no witnesses to the crime who have come forward with information, and detectives are asking for the help of citizens to come forward and solve this crime. There is fingerprint and DNA evidence, which will be useful once a suspect can be developed.

1998 - SABAS ARELLANO

Case 98/022171

January 11, 1998

On January 11, 1998, 22-year-old Sabas Arellano was found dead, in the 10000 block of Quintana Road. Arellano had been shot multiple times, and his 1979 gold Pontiac 4-door had been stolen. It is believed that Arellano had been at the Taurino Night Club at Ruiz and Zarzamora before being shot.

Arellano's wife later recovered the stolen vehicle at a pharmacy located at Main and San Pedro, near downtown. Sabas Arellano was last seen in his vehicle, together with a light-complexioned girl about 19 years old with long hair, and a young man.

Ailsa (Scottie) Heinsohn

1998 - AILSA (SCOTTIE) HEINSOHN

Case 98/418358

July 15, 1998

On July 15, 1998, Ailsa Scottie Heihsohn, WF, 61 years old, was found murdered in her apartment located at 3400 Salado Creek. She had been stabbed to death.

Mary Ellen Martinez

1998 - MARY ELLEN MARTINEZ

Case 98/592935

October 4, 1998

On Sunday, October 4, 1998, at 11:15 am, the partially nude body of Mary Ellen Martinez was found in the bed of a 1971 brown & green Ford pickup truck that she had borrowed from a friend. Martinez was last seen by a friend at 1:00 am on Sunday, October 4, and was supposed to be going to meet some friends. Later that same morning, the victim was found stabbed to death, in the bed of the truck, parked in the driveway of 2000 Chavaneaux. Mary Ellen Martinez was 30 years old at the time of her death.

Lisa Lynn Woods

1999 - LISA LYNN WOODS

Case 99/124191

March 2, 1999

On Tuesday, March 2, 1999, while on routine patrol, an officer noticed two men running from a vacant field located in front of an abandoned Fire Station located at 801 N. San Marcos. The officer stopped the two men, who said they saw a person lying in the vacant lot, dead. The two men were questioned and released, and did not appear to have any connection to the case. The officer found Lisa Lynn Woods. It was obvious Lisa Woods was murdered somewhere else and dumped at this location.

The autopsy performed by Dr. Dana revealed Lisa Woods died of a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner was Homicide. Lisa Lynn Woods was a white female, who was 38 years old at the time of her death.

Shelle McGugin

1999 - SHELLE McGUGIN

Case 99/329848

June 02, 1999

On June 2, 1999, the decomposed body of a woman was found in a unit of the Sunflower Apartments at 2554 Loop 410 NE. The woman, later identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office as Shelle McGugin. Shelle had been strangled with an electrical cord. Shelle McGugin was 35 years old at the time of her death.

Daniel Galloway

1999 - DANIEL GALLOWAY

Case 99/609444

October 5, 1999

On Tuesday, October 5, 1999, Daniel Galloway was with his friend in a red Ford pick-up truck. They had just left the Sutton Homes housing project and were on IH 35 between Pine Street and New Braunfels when a car with three to four black males pulled up alongside them. The suspect vehicle was described as a grey midsized fastback-style 2-door car. Galloway "flipped" them off and shots came from the vehicle with the black males in it. Daniel Galloway was shot, and the driver of the truck drove straight to NE Baptist Hospital, where Galloway was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.

Over the years several calls have come in with the names of several suspects, but there has not been enough evidence to file charges on the killer of Daniel Galloway. From the original investigation and from the calls that did come in we know there are citizens out there who can help solve this case.

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Margaret and Keith Conable 1973 Mercury Montego (TX ECF275)

1980 - Margaret & Keith Conable

Case 80/151611

May 10, 1980

On Friday, May 9, 1980, neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the 400 block of Cherry Ridge. Around that same time, a 1973 tan/gold Mercury Montego was seen driving down the street at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle was known to belong to Margaret and Keith Conable, who lived on Cherry Ridge, the neighbors thought one of the Conables must have taken ill and were driving fast to reach medical care.

The next morning, Saturday, May 10, 1980, a neighbor noticed the Conables' car was still gone and went over to check on the house. The house was open and when the neighbor entered he found both Margaret and Keith Conable bound and badly beaten to death. The Conables' vehicle had been stolen and radios from inside the home were taken. At the time of their death, Keith Conable was 53 and Margaret Conable was 50 years old.

Over the years, several leads have been followed up, but the case remains unsolved with no clear-cut motive on why someone would commit such a brutal crime. The radios taken from the house and the Conables' 1973 Mercury Montego (TX ECF275) remain missing.

Patricia Plummer Mondrik

1981 - Patricia Plummer Mondrik

Case 81/298310,

September 1, 1981

Patricia Plummer Mondrik was discovered deceased inside her apartment in the 9800 block of Powhattan on Tuesday, September 1, 1981. Patricia's employer had been trying to reach her since Monday when she did not show for work. She was found the next day and appeared that she had been dead for several days. Patricia suffered massive head and facial wounds along with stab wounds.

Evidence at the scene and through the investigation indicates that Patricia knew her assailant. A boyfriend vanished immediately before the discovery of this Murder, and it is believed the boyfriend fled to Mexico. Homicide Detectives are interested in speaking with the boyfriend.

Abraham Montez

1982 Abraham Montez

Case 82/198660

June 13, 1982

63-year old Abraham Montez was on the way to catch a bus in the early morning hours of June 12, 1982. Abraham and his son were planning to travel to Laredo, TX for a Church outing. Police believe Abraham was walking to a bus stop in the 2100 block of Castroville Road when his assailants found him. Abraham was found dead on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The evidence at the scene leads Police to believe robbery was the motive for this murder.

No photo of Tony Waiters available.

1982 - Tony Waiters

Case 82/330728

September 18, 1982

Tony Waiters, was at a club, McDuff's, with his brother-in-law who had just bought a new car. They were going to go riding around in the car. Tony was going to drop his own car off in the 200 block of Vargas. Tony left the club and, according to witnesses, the suspect vehicle drove by and fired a shot as Tony was getting out of his car on Vargas Street. Tony fell to the ground as the suspect vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed. Tony's brother-in-law drove up to see his brother-in-law lying on the ground, EMS was called. EMS transported Tony Waiters to R.B. Green Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from a gunshot wound. Tony Waiters was 27 years old at the time of his death.

The suspects were described at the time as 2 black males, and the suspect vehicle was a 79/80 Oldsmobile, 2-door, gold and blue in color.

Richard D. (Dan) Edmonson

1983 - Richard D. (Dan) Edmonson

Case 83/380222

October 16, 1983

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 16, 1983, a UTSA security guard making his rounds made a gruesome discovery of a body lying in the road at John Peace Blvd. and Loop 1604.

The deceased was identified as Richard D. (Dan) Edmonson, age 48 at the time of his death. Edmonson was wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans, and western style boots. He had multiple gunshot wounds to the head. From the evidence at the scene, it appeared that Edmonson had been shot at another location and then dumped on John Peace Blvd.

The police and the Edmonson family are asking for your help in solving this senseless murder of a father of six, ages 9 through 18 at the time of the crime.

No photo of Adrian Aguilar available.

1985 Adrian Aguilar

Case 85/269216

June 29, 1985

On Saturday, June 29, 1985, Police Officers were dispatched to Martin and Santa Rosa for a report of an accident. When they arrived, they could not find any accident, but did notice Deputy Aguilar's vehicle in San Pedro Creek. Officers found Deputy Aguilar in the driver's seat, unconscious, bleeding from the mouth, and having trouble breathing. Aguilar was taken to BAMC, and on June 30, 1985, was pronounced dead. On July 1, 1985.

The Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy. Dr. DiMaio determined the Cause of Death was a gunshot wound to the back, and the manner of death to be Homicide.

At the time of his death, Adrian Aguilar was in his full Bexar County Sheriff's Department uniform, and was reporting back to the jail after originally being assigned to guard a prisoner at the hospital.

Additional information on this case, and a photo of Deputy Adrian Aguilar, are posted on the BCSO web page: COLD CASES.

James Bledsoe

1986 James Bledsoe

Case 86/117374

March 17, 1986

James Bledsoe lived in the office of the All Star Inn Motel at 5522 N. Pan Am (IH-35). On Monday, March 17, 1986, around 10:30 pm, Mr. Bledsoe had been walking around the motel when he was seen in the breezeway in front of Room 150 struggling with the suspect. Gunshots were heard and witnesses saw Mr. Bledsoe fall to the ground. Police and the Medical Examiner were called to the motel, and the ME pronounced Mr. Bledsoe dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, 20-25 years old, with short black hair, 5'10" to 6" tall, 160 lbs, wearing blue jeans and a green jersey or shirt with white lettering. Witnesses also reported seeing the suspect get into a Ford on the passenger side. The Ford was described as a 1979-80 4-door, possibly yellow in color. It was also reported that two black females were seen leaving the area in a dark car (both were recognized as prostitutes from the area).

The previous day, Mr. Bledsoe had asked a suspected black male pimp to leave the motel property after some of the motel workers complained about him. The murder could be related to this incident.

No photo of Gregory Smith and Lafrant Tyrone James available.

1986 Gregory Smith & Lafrant Tyrone James

Case 86/359852

August 2, 1986

On Saturday, August 2, 1986, Gregory Smith and LaFrant Tyrone James were walking home after attending a party on Monterey Street. In the 200 block of S. Acme a car with four to six Hispanic males stopped at Enid and Pharis streets. The males called out to Smith and James "Hey, Brothers." Then four shots rang out from the car, with the passenger sitting on the windowsill of the car firing over the car at the two victims. Both Smith and James sustained gunshot wounds. LaFrant Tyrone James died at the scene and Gregory Smith died later at Wilfred Hall Hospital. James was 22 at the time of his death, and Smith was 20. The suspects were described as Hispanic males, and the shooter wore blue jeans and a black muscle shirt. The suspect vehicle was a 1972-73 green LeMans or Monte Carlo.

Albert George Turegano

1986 Albert George Turegano

Case 86/444778

September 18, 1986

Albert Turegano was last seen on August 16, 1986, at the ZigZag Club located at 2803 NE Loop 410. Turegano, who was 29 years old, was a music teacher who lived with his grandparents. When he did not return home, they reported him missing to the police on August 18, 1986. On August 18, 1986, forgeries were passed on Albert Turegano's credit card in San Antonio.

On August 25, Turegano's car was found with stolen license plates on it. On September 18, 1986, skeletal remains were found by workers in a vacant field located at Highway 90 and Loop 410. The remains did not have a skull, and to this day the skull has not been located.

On July 29, 1987, the remains were finally identified as those of Albert George Turegano, and a Death Certificate was issued.

Police have some very good suspects, and with the help of the public and with new advances in DNA, police are hoping to solve this case. Police know that Albert Turegano was sitting at a table in the ZigZag Club with four service men, two believed to have been in the Army and two in the Air Force.

Rudy Navarro

1986 Rudy Navarro

Case 86/458600

September 25, 1986

On September 25, 1986, police responded to a call for a shooting at the Handy Andy located at 923 S. Presa. When police arrived, they found two victims in the parking lot with shotgun wounds. One victim, 33-year-old Rudy Navarro, died after being transported by EMS to BAMC. The other victim survived.

During the investigation, it was learned that Navarro was walking home with his wife, brother and friend from the El Pacifico Bar at S. Presa and Pereida. The suspect vehicle, a red Chevy Monte Carlo 2-door (with a green passenger side door) drove by the group and they exchanged words. The suspect vehicle then turned around, came back, and the passenger in the vehicle fired a shotgun at the group, hitting Rudy Navarro and his friend. The suspects were described as two Latin males, in their mid 20s, with the shooter described as having curly black hair.

Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. Family members have contacted the Homicide Unit looking for closure.

David Estrada

1987 David Estrada

Case 87/196332

April 26, 1987

David Estrada was walking to his parked car from Fiesta Carnival with a male friend when they got into a fight with two Latin males in their late 20's. At first it was just a fist fight. The fight stopped and Estrada and his friend crossed to the other side of the street and continued walking to their car. The two Suspects came back at them from behind, and this time Suspect #1 stabbed David Estrada before running off. Estrada's friend started carrying him until a car came along and took them to the Emergency Room of Santa Rosa Hospital, where Estrada later died.

Suspects:

  1. Latin Male, 24-26, short straight hair and mustache. He had on a red T-shirt with a pocket and blue jeans.
  2. Latin Male, 25-30, with short black hair and a mustache. He was wearing a blue T-shirt with a pocket and blue jeans.

David Estrada was 21 at the time of his death.

Teresa Enriquez

1987 Teresa Enriquez

Case 87/579501

November 20, 1987

Teresa Enriquez was at the "Our Place Bar", at 115 General Krueger, with friends on the night of Friday, November 20, 1987. She went to the parking lot to sit in a 1988 Suzuki Samurai because she was tired and wanted to get out of the smoke. Customers driving into the parking lot saw the suspect in the Suzuki with the victim. They saw the suspect beating on the victim, and went into the bar to summon help. When everyone came outside, they saw the suspect fleeing, but lost sight of him as he ran north up Blanco Road. They found the victim in the Suzuki Samurai, and placed her on the ground to give her first aid, then realized that she had been stabbed. EMS arrived and transported her to the hospital, where she later died.

SUSPECT: The suspect was described as a white or Latin male, 25-27 years old, wearing a long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans.

Robert Hernandez

1987 Robert Hernandez

Case 87/593748

November 29, 1987

On Sunday evening, Nov. 29, 1987, 35-year-old Richard Hernandez was walking home from dropping his 13-year-old son off at his estranged wife's house. Richard's brother and a friend were walking with him. As they walked in the alley behind a shopping center at 4900 W. Commerce, several Hispanic males, 20-25 years old, jumped the three men. The males had sticks and broken beer bottles. Richard Hernandez was beaten and left in the alleyway behind the Firestone Store. The other two men were also badly beaten, cut, and ended up at area hospitals. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Richard Hernandez still in the alley. He had no vital signs. An autopsy performed by the Medical Examiner resulted in ruling the death a Homicide, and the cause of death cranial cerebral injuries.

Michale Lazich

1988 Michale Lazich

Case 88/080669

February 21, 1988

Michael Lazich was locking up his corner store located at the corner of S. Mittman and Vine on the night of February 21, 1988 when he was fatally shot in the head. A witness heard gunshots come from an unknown direction.

Jennifer Delgado

1988 Jennifer Delgado

Case 88/262206

June 6, 1988

On Monday, June, 6th, 1988, Jennifer Delgado was at a local laundromat located at 130 West Oak with her mother doing the family's laundry at 8 pm in the evening. The Delgado family lived across the street from the Laundromat and Jennifer's father was at home. While inside the laundromat, a single male entered the store and walked to a vending machine. After becoming angry with the vending machine, the white male went to Jennifer Delgado and stabbed her once in the abdomen and then stabbed Jennifer's mother before fleeing. Witnesses at the scene stated that the suspect fled in a Silver car, driven by another individual. Jennifer was taken to Wilford Hall where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. Jennifer Delgado was 7 years old.

No photo of Robert Puente III available.

1989 Robert Puente III

Case 89/192231

April 25, 1989

On April 25, 1989, Robert Puente Jr. was called by SAPD dispatch asking if he knew where his red truck was. Mr. Puente told the dispatcher that the truck belonged to his son, Robert Puente III. The dispatcher told Mr. Puente that some men were seen around the red truck stripping it while it was parked at Arsenal and Main, and the men had run off when the officers approached. The officers towed the truck, suspecting that it was stolen. Mr. Puente and his wife became concerned and drove to their son's apartment at 2355 Austin Highway to check on him. Mr. Puente found his son's apartment full of smoke; a fire had been started in the fireplace. He entered the apartment, feeling around until he found his son lying on the bed. Mr. Puente carried his son outside, thinking he had been overcome by smoke. Once outside, Mr. Puente found that his son was covered in blood. EMS was called and transported Robert Puente III to BAMC, where he was pronounced dead. He had been stabbed multiple times and beaten. Neighbors say Robert Puente III came home in his truck that evening with another Latin male in the cab, and a group of individuals in the bed of the pickup, including three Latin females and three Latin males.

Robert Puente III was 21 years old at the time of his death. His truck was a 1988 red Nissan pickup.

Case Detail
Gabriel Gutierrez

1972 Gabriel Gutierrez

Case 72/198973

September 9, 1972

Police responded to a call for a shooting at 27th and Poplar Street on September 9, 1972. When they arrived, the police found a white 1963 Chevy in the intersection with the engine running and no one around. An officer was checking the vehicle when a witness came up stating he saw two hippie-looking men run off. The officer started checking the area for the men last seen running, and found Gabriel Gutierrez lying on the ground, shot to death. Gutierrez was 21 years old at the time of his death.

During the investigation, information came in to detectives that a woman might have been with the two men who were seen running away from the scene of the shooting.

Over the years, several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. Family members have contacted the SAPD Homicide Unit, looking for closure.

1974 Regina Hertz

Case 74/047478

February 27, 1974

On February 27, 1974, a passerby found 73-year-old Regina Hertz, badly beaten and barely alive on the side porch of an abandoned church at S. San Jacinto and Buena Vista. Regina had been the victim of a brutal sexual assault. She was transported to Robert B Green hospital, where she died the following morning from her injuries.

Jesse Garcia

1974 Jesse Garcia

Case 74/298427

November 16, 1974

On Saturday, November 16, 1974, Jesse Garcia's wife heard what sounded like three gunshots and a car door slam in front of their home at 440 S. Frio. Shortly after that, she heard her front door open and then heard a groan. When she went to the front door to see what was going on she found her husband, Jesse Garcia, lying on the sidewalk, shot. Mrs. Garcia went to a neighbor for help, and as she was going to the neighbor's house she saw the shadow of an unknown man walk off. EMS arrived and transported Jesse Garcia to Baptist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Jesse Garcia was 28 years old at the time of his death.

Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. Detectives at the time of the crime were able to trace Jesse Garcia's location prior to the shooting to a lounge called the "Stands", located in the 600 block of W. Durango. Family members have recently contacted the SAPD Homicide Unit looking for closure

Daniel Perales

1976 Daniel Perales

Case 76/028675

January 28, 1976

Daniel Perales was working at the U-Totem Icehouse at 4802 Thousand Oaks Dr. He was behind the counter when unknown suspects entered the store and fired once at him, striking him in the chest. The suspects left with money taken from the register. When police arrived they found the victim lying on the floor behind the counter, deceased. The victim had recently been discharged from the US Army and was working two jobs to support his family.

One male possibly involved or a witness to the incident has been identified as "Billy Lopez" and was 17 at the time of the murder.

Jose Perez

1977 Jose Perez

Case 77/402623

December 23, 1977

On Friday, December 23, 1977, the police received a call for a fight at Sylvia's Lounge. When they arrived, they found Jose Perez lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Mr. Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy was performed by the Deputy Medical Examiner, and determined the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest and the manner of death was Homicide. Witnesses say Mr Perez was sitting at a table with at least three other people when the suspect walked in the front door and directly up to Mr. Perez. They exchanged some words, and then the suspect stabbed Mr. Perez.

The people sitting with Mr. Perez at the time of the stabbing still have not come forward. Several other patrons of the Lounge who may also have information on this case, left before the police arrived.

Henry Crabtree

1979 Henry Crabtree

Case 79/047072

February 15, 1979

Henry Crabtree was the night manager at the Circle K Convenience Store at 4503 Culebra Rd. He was found stabbed to death inside the store in the early morning hours of February 15, 1979. Police believe Robbery was the motive, as the cash register was tipped over and money from the register was missing.

Donna Baker

1979 Donna Baker

Case 79/159631

May 18, 1979

On May 18, 1979, the body of Donna Denise Baker was found in a vacant lot near Morocco and Heritage. At the time of her death she was 21 years old and was working for a computer firm and living in an apartment. Donna was found shot to death by a pedestrian walking to work. Donna's car was located a short distance away.

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