These brutal murders happened in front of the couples young daughter and as of this day, the suspect has not been identified. Locally, San Antonio is still a safe city, according to a statement from the police department. Twenty-one days later, the young girl's decomposed remains were discovered in Hays County. They all have one thing in common: the killer or killers were never caught. Paul and his friend got into a verbal confrontation with the Latin male suspect. On July 29, 1987, the remains were finally identified as those of Albert George Turegano, and a Death Certificate was issued. It seems that there are a lot of weapons out there, and people are very, very eager to pull a gun when there is some type of altercation, SAPD Chief William McManus told KSAT. On May 3, 1946, the Phantom Killer struck for the last time, killing 37-year-old Virgil Starks and his 36-year-old wife, Katie Starks, in their Arkansas farmhouse. The incident took place around 11:20 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2014, in the 200 block of Kenmar. The diner is closed on Mondays, but open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. The body Patricia Plummer Mondrik was discovered inside her apartment in the on September 1, 1981. The suspect is believed to have pulled a gun on Cameron, killing him before running away down the Riverwalk. Lenins car was discovered in a different location and had been set on fire. Several fatal shootings and hit and run accidents remain unsolved as the year . 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. 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. The body of Lisa Lynn Woods was found March 2, 1999 in a vacant field located near an abandoned fire station on N. San Marcos. Dorothy Lubbock, who is the mother of an SAPD officer and a DPS officer, was found stabbed to death in her home on Roosevelt. Evidence points to her boyfriend who had vanished; it is believed he fled to Mexico. The San Antonio Police Department had a suspect of their own in Heidi's case. and was working two jobs to support his family. Another teenage boy, 15-year-old Tristian Rosas, was killed by a stray bullet while playing video games at home on the citys West Side. 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. TX WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories 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. There are dozens of unsolved murders in the San Antonio area Heidi Seeman is but one. and Loop 1604. After parking his car in his assigned spot he was confronted by an unknown person(s) and a confrontation took place. Customers driving into the parking lot saw the suspect in the Suzuki with the victim. By They encountered another male, and a verbal argument ensued. If you have information that might be useful, please call the San Antonio Police Department Cold Case Tip Line anytime day or night at (210)207-7401, or you can call (210)207-7635 or (210)207-7484, or call Crime Stoppers at (210)224-STOP. 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. The next morning, Saturday, May 10, 1980, a neighbor noticed the Conables' car was still gone and went over to check on the house. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Her hands were bound behind her. If you have information that might be useful, please call the San Antonio Police Department Cold Case Tip Line anytime day or night at 210.207.7401, or you can call 210.207.7635 or 210.207.7484, or call Crime Stoppers at 210.224.STOP. WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 28, 2023. Kenneth Anderson was shot to death outside his home. On Saturday, August 4, 1990, after spending the night with a friend, 11-year-old Heidi Seeman was walking home when she was abducted. When police arrived, they found two victims in the parking lot with shotgun wounds. 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. Their deaths remain unsolved. Anyone with information about any of these cold cases is asked to call the San Antonio Police Department Cold Case Tip Line at 210-207-7401, 210-207-7635, or 210-207-7484. turned on and the volume was set at loud. The Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be manual strangulation. However, there was not enough information to prosecute the actual "shooter" in this case, and Police are still seeking information on the "shooter". Neither she nor her home were the intended targets of the drive-by, police said. He was sitting at a table in the club with four service men, two believed to have been in the Army and the other two in the Air Force. Witnesses reported seeing a dark colored vehicle parked in Fred Arechigas driveway right after hearing the gunshots. The suspect vehicle, a red Chevy Monte Carlo 2-door (with a green passenger side door) drove by the group and they exchanged words. On Dec. 30, Leo Cameron, 47, was sleeping in downtown San Antonio before a man came up to him and started a physical struggle. Jennifer was taken to Wilford Hall where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving. DNA links San Antonio man to 42-year-old cold case murder Albert Turegano was last seen on August 16, 1986, at the ZigZag Club located at 2803 NE Loop 410. Its not that people just dont want to talk to police because they dont want to be involved, he said. Police have put out information on the suspect vehicle, but the case has yet to be solved. Crime Stoppers . Dr. DiMaio determined the Cause of Death was a gunshot wound to the back, and the manner of death to be Homicide. Unsolved. July 24, 2009 / 11:05 AM / AP. 63-year old Abraham Montez was on the way to catch a bus in the early morning hours of June 12, 1982. Crime Stoppers needs your help solving a double-murder in a drug deal And at times, victims or other potential suspects dont cooperate because they want to handle it themselves.. Another issue is getting witnesses to talk to investigators, McManus said. Shortly after midnight on the 12th of June Lenin Roque was found shot to death in the 7800 block of Louis Pasteur. Richard Hernandez was beaten and left in the alleyway behind the Firestone Store. 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 victim had recently been discharged from the US Army and was working two jobs to support his family. The officer started checking the area for the men last seen running, and found Gabriel Gutierrez lying on the ground, shot to death. On Saturday, August 2, 1986, Gregory Smith and LaFrant Tyrone James were walking home after attending a party on Monterey Street. 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. 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. Heidi Seeman was 11 years old when she was abducted while walking home from a friends house on the Northeast side on August 4, 1990. Olga Acosta lived in the corner house at Ted and Pollote Street. The Hes were at their family owned restaurant, The Asian Garden, at 8015 Bandera Rd. She. and Willow Run, on San Antonio's Northeast side. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. The San Antonio Police Department needs your assistance in solving these Unsolved Homicide Cold Cases. That comes out to a clearance rate of less than 50%. Her friend's brother was standing outside of the house with some of his friends, when a dark-colored pick-up truck drove by. Robert Puente III was 21 years old at the time of his death. On Sept. 18, 1986, a month after Albert Turegano was reported missing by his grandparents, his skeletal remains were discovered in a vacant field at the U.S. 90 and Loop 410 interchange. Courtesy of the San Antonio Police Department, Scroll to read more San Antonio News articles, Vote daily now through 5/15 for the 2023 Best Of San Antonio. 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. Carolyn came to the door and was shot by the suspect. Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. Police have put out information on the suspect vehicle, but the case has yet to be solved. Turegano, 29, was last seen on Aug. 16, 1986, at the ZigZag Club at 2803 NE Loop 410. In the early morning hours of Thursday July 27 th, 2017, San Antonio Police Officers responded to a report of an injured or sick person in the 3500 block of S. Flores Street.When they arrived they found the female victim lying on the ground and determined that a homicide had . The first homicide of 2021 happened early on New Years Day when U.S. Army Drill Sgt. Crime Stoppers Montgomery County: 1-800-392-7867. On a Saturday morning, May 10, 1980, a neighbor found Margaret and Keith Conable bound and, Chicago mayor warns Abbott to stop busing migrants from Texas, Abbott slammed for calling shooting victims 'illegal immigrants', Courtesy of San Antonio Police Department. Hours after two 14-year-old girls closed the cover on a novel they were reading during a sleepover, slipped into twin beds . Police put out a description on a person of interest, but the case remains unsolved. The suspects were described as two Latin males, in their mid 20s, with the shooter described as having curly black hair. The Army has put up a new billboard pleading for leads in the unsolved case. 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. 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. Unsolved Murder- Jessica Gonzales - The City of San Antonio - Official Details - Unsolved Homicide - Texas Department of Public Safety The last known homicide of 2021 in San Antonio happened on Dec. 30 in downtown San Antonio. The cause of death was ruled as multiple stab wounds. Robbery did not appear to be the motive. At the time of her death she was 21 years old and was working for a computer firm and living in an apartment. A boyfriend vanished immediately before the discovery of this Murder, and it is believed the boyfriend fled to Mexico. Juan "John" Guerrero, age 31, was sitting in his car in the 800 block of Vermont Street on the afternoon of September 19, 1991. Anyone with information on any homicide can submit their tips online and on the phone at 210-224-STOP. Heidi Seeman, 11, was abducted and killed in 1990. Police quickly dispatched their helicopter in search of suspects, but the search was unsuccessful. 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. San Antonio May Have More Homicides In 2021 Than In Any Of Past Ten On Saturday, June 29, 1985, Police Officers were dispatched to Martin and Santa Rosa for a report of an accident. His truck was a 1988 red Nissan pickup. The other employee also suffered a gunshot wound and survived the injury. Texas Teen's Slay Unsolved 40 Years Later. Map: See all 160 homicides in San Antonio in 2021; highest in 27 - KSAT First Black police officer killed in San Antonio remains unsolved 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. 0. He stabbed her mother, too, but she lived. Gun fire suddenly erupted and Areciga fell to the floor. Three homicide victims were under 10 years old, including a baby and a six-year-old girl who was shot and killed at a West Side car meet. One victim, 33-year-old Rudy Navarro, died after being transported by EMS to BAMC. The Unsolved Murder of Emily Jeanette Garcia | Unsolved Crimes When officers arrived they discovered Robert Lewis had been shot multiple times. Family launches GoFundMe to help man shot during Fiesta in S.A. 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On January 31, 1993, Carlos DeLaCruz was walking with his sister and some friends. Although Guadalupe Boston had no connection to a "gang", the people standing around her did, and were believed to have been the intended targets. The suspect fled with cash from the register. Last year, 160 people lost their lives at the hands of another person in San Antonio last year, according to police records obtained and analyzed by KSAT 12. Leader of violent drug cartel indicted in San Antonio; arrest is one of the most important of the past decade. The killer left behind evidence at the scene, and with the advancement of today's technology, these items are being submitted for re-analysis. Paul died in route to the hospital as a result of his wounds. 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. short amount of time. VIEW ALL PHOTOS. Vehicle: 1978-1985 Station Wagon; Light Yellow (or Gold); Simulated wood grain panels on each side. Noelle Blaskowski, 24, was a dancer at the Wild Zebra Club. The TV was. They looked to be 15 to 17 years old. Richard's brother and a friend were walking with him. In the summer of 2009, the Wilson County Sheriff's Office was tasked with solving the murder of 50-year-old Sylvia Clark.. 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. _____. 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. New San Antonio billboard looks to revive awareness of Army sergeant's He was so selfless, so whenever they told us he has a strong heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, we thought, What would Marky want us to do? said Bianca Valdez, his aunt. 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. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for . Henry Crabtree was the night manager at the Circle K Convenience Store at 4503 Culebra Rd. It appears at this time the motive for this murder was robbery. May He was dead at the scene and Shaoxiong He died at University Hospital after being transported by EMS. 20 cold cases of unsolved murders in San Antonio - mySA Patricia Plummer Mondrik was discovered deceased inside her apartment in the 9800 block of Powhattan on Tuesday, September 1, 1981. Police believe a number of factors have led to the increase in unsolved killings. Regina had been the victim of a brutal sexual assault. 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. Virginia Jeffreys was still alive on the 16th, and was murdered on the 16th or 17th. When they arrived, they could not find any accident, but did notice Deputy Aguilar's vehicle in San Pedro Creek. 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. Most homicides contain a nexus to risky behaviors that can be avoided, with the exception of family violence. Homicide Detectives are interested in speaking with the boyfriend. Paul Bernard Quinters was walking with a friend across the parking lot of Bronco Bill's Night Club on the night of December 4, 1993. The Unsolved Murders of Heidi Seeman & Erica Botello From the evidence left behind, it appears a high-powered rifle was the weapon used to murder Guadalupe Boston. RGV True Crime: Man's body found in 'execution type' of murder, case He had no vital signs. Around 8 p.m. on June 6, 1988, a man entered the laundromat and walked to a vending machine. On September 25, 1986, police responded to a call for a shooting at the Handy Andy located at 923 S. Presa. Tony was going to drop his own car off in the 200 block of Vargas. Greg Abbott, Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school. He was behind the counter when unknown suspects entered the store and fired once at him, striking him in the chest. Their young daughter had just returned from school and was sitting in the restaurant watching TV. Police have not found a motive for this killing, but suspect drugs could be involved. Witnesses described the suspect as a black male, 20-25 years old, with short He was present at work with another employee during the afternoon hours of January 13, 1995. Shelle had been strangled with an electrical cord. Upon entry, the Officers discovered Javier Ramos deceased inside his home. Over the years several leads have been investigated and suspects developed, but not enough evidence has been found to file a case against anyone. On August 25, Turegano's car was found with stolen license plates on it. They lived on the 400 block of Cherry Ridge; Margaret was 50 and Keith was 53. On May 9, 1980, neighbors in the 400 block of Cherry Ridge heard gunshots and screeching tires. Click through the slideshow to see some of the older, harrowing cases. On November 16, 1974, Jesse Garcia's wife heard three gunshots and a car door slam in front of their home at 440 S. Frio. The Westwood Terrace Elementary School honors student was only 7 years old. More murders across America are going unsolved, exacerbating the grief of families already reeling and worsening the largely cracked trust between police and the public, especially communities of color most affected by gun violence. He was walking home when he was jumped by several men in an alley behind a shopping center at 4900 W. Commerce. There was not enough information to prosecute the actual shooter in this case, and police are still seeking information on a potential suspect who was between the ages of 17 and 19 in 1992. She loved social media, so she was on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and all of that showing her having a jolly good time. Texas Teen's Slay Unsolved 40 Years Later - CBS News The next morning, a neighbor went to check on the house after the car was still gone. When found, Sherwood was missing multiple items of property. Edmonson was wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans, and western style boots. The males had sticks and broken beer bottles. Mr. Puente told the dispatcher that the truck belonged to his son, Robert Puente III. Both Debbie Perkins and Christy Kaufman later died of the gunshot wounds they received. 13 high-profile San Antonio crimes that remain unsolved as 2017 - mySA The indictment and subsequent trial is pending. Patricia's employer had been trying to reach her since Monday when she did not show for work. The people sitting with Mr. Perez at the time of the stabbing still have not come forward. Tony Waiters, was at a club, McDuff's, with his brother-in-law who had just bought a new car. husband, Jesse Garcia, lying on the sidewalk, shot. A year later a friend of the murder victim phoned the family about the Jane Doe being a possible match to a teen who went missing from San Antonio. 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. Latin Male, 25-30, with short black hair and a mustache. The responding Officers observed blood on the floor inside the residence and forced entry into the residence through the front door. She went out to the parking lot to for some relief from the cigarette smoke, and she was then beaten and stabbed in her car. On Feb. 27, 1974, a passerby found Regina Hertz, 73, on the side porch of an abandoned church at South San Jacinto and Buena Vista badly beaten and barely alive. 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. Noelle Blaskowski, was 24 at the time of her murder and a dancer at the Wild Zebra Club. Texas Mexican Mafia Hitman Facing Life in Prison for Five Murders | San ", and then all three males ran off. On Friday, May 9, 1980, neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the 400 block of Cherry Ridge. Not necessarily patrolling, but investigating and using other tactics we plan to implement.. A record number of murders across America are going unsolved. Antoinette Jordan was the mother of eight children, ages 3 through 16. Isaiah Sullivan, a 16-year-old who aspired to be a veterinarian, was fatally shot and tossed out of a black SUV on the citys Northeast Side. Baker had been shot in the back; she was 21 years old. With a population of more than 1.4 million people, San Antonios homicide rate per 100,000 people stands at 11.15, lower than most other major American cities. Generator vs power station: Which one is right for you? Martinez had been stabbed to death. 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. This is a carousel. 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. The murder of Javed Khan occurred on 09/29/1996, at 5335 N.W. Severe Weather Statement. Ten major American cities set new homicide records in 2021, according to CNN, including Austin. Several people were at home at the time, but no one else was injured. They reportedlysolve, on average, over seven cold case murders, yearly. The Actor is described as a Black Male, slender build, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. 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. Information on most of San Antonios unsolved homicides can be found here. 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. The two Suspects came back at them from behind, and this time Suspect #1 stabbed David Estrada before running off. When he did not return home, they reported him missing to the police on August 18, 1986. The vehicle had 4 KC lights on the top, dark tinted windows, large mud tires, and a loud exhaust. Aguilar was taken to BAMC, and on June 30, 1985, was pronounced dead. The San Antonio Police Department needs your assistance Family members have contacted the SAPD Homicide Unit, looking for closure. They reportedlysolve, on average, over seven cold case murders, yearly. San Antonios population has grown 8.1% over the past decade, according to the latest census estimate. 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. Several other patrons of the Lounge who may also have information on this case, left before the police arrived. September was the deadliest month with 20 homicides and March saw the least number of slayings at eight. People need to take a step back and take a deep breath and count to 10 before they decide they are going to pull a gun to hurt someone.. 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. Heidi Seeman was 11 years old when she was abducted while walking home from a friends house on the Northeast side on August 4, 1990.
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