Billboards To Help Catch the Daytona Beach Serial Killer

A local advertising company in Daytona Beach, Fl is helping in the search for a serial killer. Lamar Outdoor Advertising has donated space on two electronic billboards in the area. Police are hoping the billboards will lead to break in the case of the Daytona Beach Serial Killer. The billboards feature a hotline number (1-800-277-TIPS) and the photos of the four known victims. The four women whose deaths have been connected to one unkown suspect are Laquetta Gunther, Julie Green, Iwana Patton, and Stacey Gage. if you have any information related to the deaths of these four women, please call 1-800-277-TIPS.

For more information on this case, please visit the Daytona Beach Serial Killer Website.

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Police Try Billboards To Catch Serial Killer

UPDATE: Altus,OK Homicide - Body Identified

Jackson County Sheriff Roger Levick said today that man whose body was discovered in a ditch Saturday (May 3) was Johnny Ray Lee Jr., 60, of Altus. Cause of death is still unknown.

Authorities are still searching for the pickup truck. (See Below)

The body of man was found in ditch south of U.S. Highway 62, southwest of Altus, OK Saturday (May 3). The body was found by an area farmer who called 911 about 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Roger LeVick says the death is being treated as a homicide.


Suspect Vehicle:

Red Ford F-150 pickup truck with a missing tailgate

Oklahoma License Plate JCV 565.

Anyone with information is asked to call the O.S.B.I. at 1-800-522-8017.

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Burned murder victim ID'd

Jackson County farmer discovers burned body

Man's Body Found Near Altus

Altus, OK Homicide Suspect At Large

The body of man was found in ditch south of U.S. Highway 62, southwest of Altus, OK Saturday (May 3). The man's identity is still under investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Jackson county officials say they have a pretty good idea who he is but are awaitng confirmation from the family.

The body was found by an area farmer who called 911 about 9 a.m. Saturday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Roger LeVick says the death is being treated as a homicide.


Suspect Vehicle:

Red Ford F-150 pickup truck with a missing tailgate

Oklahoma License Plate JCV 565.

Anyone with information is asked to call the O.S.B.I. at 1-800-522-8017.

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Jackson County farmer discovers burned body

Man's Body Found Near Altus

Massachusetts Serial Killer Suspect in Custody

Prosecutors in Worcester, MA have a "person of interest" in relation to the murders of several women in the area. Alex F. Scesny, 38, of Berlin, MA is being held on an unrelated charge of rape. Scesny has reportedly been linked via DNA evidence to the 1996 homicide of Theresa Stone, 39, in Fitchburg. He is currently being held without bond.

Scesny is being investigated in the murders of the following women:

• Betzaida Montalvo


• Carmen Rudy


• Dinelia Torres


• Wendy Morello


• Lineida Olivera

Sources and Related Articles:

Man said to be 'person of interest' in unsolved slayings

Man Suspected In Central Mass. Prostitute Murders

S.W.A.G.

I do a lot of speculating about suspects and unsolved crimes. Some might not agree with the practice. In my view, whether or not I am right or wrong in my guesses, unsolved cases, as well as dangerous people in current society, receive attention that would otherwise be focused elsewhere. I do try to base my conjecture on fact, and not characterize people in a manner completely dissimilar to what is known.

Essentially, if a subject displays certain factors and these certain factors are present in other unsolved crimes, let's take a look and make sure this guy isn't responsible for those crimes, as well. In the end, the person(s) I suspect may not be responsible for the crime(s). Still, some things are accomplished within the true crime community. Awareness of a known criminal is raised to some extent. Unsolved crimes also receive a little more attention. Discussion, including questions and criticism, help to establish truths and weed out garbage.

I am not alone in this practice, and others take a similar amount of heat for their decisions. I am not always right in my suppositions, but I am not always wrong, either.

This doesn't mean that I endorse slander or libel against innocent persons, I do not. I also don't believe in accusing someone of a crime without any proof. That is not my intention. I am not accusing anyone of anything they haven't been officially accused of.

I have written this post to try explain why I write some of the things that I do. Some may disagree, that is fine. I don't mind criticism, but I don't wish to be misunderstood.

As always, comments are welcome.

S.W.A.G. definition (for those who don't know)

Chris

Mandi Alexander & Mary Drake

CrimeShadows.com has added the case of Mandi Alexander & Mary Drake to the site. This still-unsolved double homicide occurred in Great Bend, Kansas in 2002.



Do you know this man?

Height: Approximately 6' to 6'2"
Weight: 188 pounds
Hair: light brown to blond
Clothing: last seen wearing denim cut-off shorts, black to dark gray t-shirt, white socks, unknown footwear



On September 4, 2002, at approximately 7:55 PM, the Great Bend Police Department responded to a call at Dolly Madison Bakery, 1004 Harrison, Great Bend, KS. Upon arrival, officers found two deceased females, victims of an apparent double homicide. Police have never said how the women died. A delivery truck driver who found the bodies said they were located in a back office. A witness described seeing a white male, approximately 6'1"-6'2", weighing 175 lbs, having collar length light brown to blond hair, and a slight beard, walking away from the front door of the bakery. The murder weapon was never found, and no suspects have been arrested. Officials also aren't sure of a motive for the murders, although some money from the store was missing that night.

Mandi Alexander & Mary Drake at CrimeShadows.com

If you have information on this crime, or may have been in the area between 5:00pm and 6:30pm on September 4, 2002, contact the Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff's department or the Kansas Bureau Of Investigation at 1-800 KS CRIME.

Other links:

MySpace for Mandi Alexander

Close This Chapter - The Mandi Alexander Story

A Friend Remembered

Unsolved Homicide - Brett Wolfe

I have been adding unsolved cases from 2007 to the blog, just give them an extra "bump" into the public view. The following case comes from 2006, but I'm adding it here, because, like so many unsolved homicides, it needs more attention.

On September 22, 2006 the body of Brett Wolfe was found lying face down on the floor of his Seminole, Oklahoma apartment. His hands and feet had been bound. Wolfe had been shot to death. He was discovered by his roommate that morning and police believe he had been killed only hours prior to his discovery.

There are no suspects in this case. Wolfe never saw his newborn child. His son was born a few days before Wolfe was killed. Please help solve this case.

If you have any information about this case, please either the O.S.B.I. Hotline at 1-800-522-8017 or the Seminole Police Department at (405) 382-3434.

O.S.B.I. Press Release 12/13/07

O.S.B.I. Press Release 1/17/07

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Unsolved Homicides - Jack & Elaine Denney

On Christmas of 2007, the bodies of Jack & Elaine Denney were found in their home near the border of Cherokee and Mayes counties south of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Sometime between December 23, when they were last seen alive, and December 25, when they were discovered by their daughter, the couple had been shot to death. The victims had been shot in the head and torso.

There had been a wave of burglaries around the time of their deaths, yet investigators could find no signs of a forced entry or struggle.

Jack Denney, 65, had retired in December after 27 years as a superintendent of mechanical maintenance at the Grand River Dam Authority. Elaine Denney, 66, was a life-long homemaker who enjoyed making quilts for friends and family. The Denney's were parents and grandparents known for their generosity and enthusiasm.

This tragic case needs your attention. If you know anything, please contact the authorities at the number(s) below. The person or persons responsible for this heinous act deserve justice. I hope that it comes soon.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murders of Jack & Elaine Denney.

If you have any information on this case, please call the OSBI hotline at
1-800-522-8017 or the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at (918) 456-2583.

O.S.B.I Press Release

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Unsolved Homicide - Denise Stice

The body of Denise F. Stice was discovered at approximately 9:30 a.m. on November 27, 2007. Her body was found by a church group at a park on the south side of Lake Overholser, west of the dam, a few feet from the water. The body appeared to have been deposited there to conceal evidence associated with her homicide. The state medical examiner said that Stice, 48, died of a gunshot wound to the head. There are no suspects in this slaying. Stice's vehicle was found a short time after her body was found.

Denise Stice's husband reported his wife missing when she did not show up to work at Tinker's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. Mrs. Stice worked there as director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Stice had worked at Tinker Air Force Base since 1999.

If you have any information about this homicide, please call Oklahoma City CrimeStoppers at (405) 235-7300.

Source: NewsOK

Business Expert's Slaying Shocks Tinker Community

Woman Remembered as Hard Worker

This is the second post in a series covering unsolved homicides of 2007.

Unsolved Homicide - Pamela Sue Purser

Pamela Sue Purser, 53, was found murdered inside her home in the 5200 block of Meridian Lane Road just after 5:00 PM in Lone Grove, OK on June 17, 2007 (Sunday). Her body was discovered by her son. She had been stabbed to death.

No forced entry was detected. Robbery was not an apparent motive. Nothing in the home appeared to have been out of place. Ms. Purser’s 2-year-old grandchild was inside the home and fortunately was not harmed. Purser had custody of the child. Agents obtained evidence from the crime scene and have interviewed several persons. There are no solid suspects in this case.

Ms. Purser formerly served as Office Secretary for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 670 in Ardmore, OK.

If you have any information on this case, please call the O.S.B.I. Hotline at 1-800-522-8017 or email the O.S.B.I. in confidentiality.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Pamela Sue Purser’s death.

O.S.B.I. Press Release

Family Speaks Out About Mother's Murder - KXII

This is the first post in a series covering unsolved homicides of 2007.

Unsolved Murders - January 2007 to January 2008

I'd like to let readers know about some tragic unsolved cases from 2007. As usual, the focus will be on crimes that have had very little coverage in the national media or on the Internet. Please, look over the cases in the upcoming posts. If you have any information, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. You can always contact me with any information you may have, as well.

The upcoming posts will focus on cases from my own state of Oklahoma. I will continue with future posts presenting information on some lesser known unsolved cases from throughout the country. Hopefully, someone can help out in the search for justice.

I would also like to remind family members of unsolved homicide victims that they can submit cases to CrimeShadows.com for consideration. We will add approved cases to the site free of charge.

Reminder: Two new additions to the CrimeShadows network can be found at ZodiacKillerTruth.com and ParkwayKiller.com.

I have also added new ways to comment on this blog, using services from Disqus and LineBuzz.

The CrimeShadows Message Board is growing and could use your support. If you haven't done so already, please, join and participate in the discussions. If you don't see any topics of interest, add your own! Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Stay tuned for more unsolved cases that need your attention. Thanks, Chris

July 4, 1969: The Murder of Judy Lichti

On July 4, 1969 Darlene Ferrin was shot to death by the Zodiac Killer in Vallejo, California. Her friend, Mike Mageau, was wounded. There was no apparent motive for the attack. The man responsible would make phone calls and letters claiming responsibility.

The Zodiac case, and that fateful July 4, would become infamous. Books were written and movies were made. The world was captivated by the motiveless killing. On that same night --within the same hour, another woman was killed without motive. Her husband and child were injured. This happened 300 miles away in Fresno. There were no books written. there were no movies made. But, as with the Zodiac, the killer was never captured.

CrimeShadows.com has added the case of Judy Lichti to the site. with your help, maybe this cold case can be solved.