Worrell, a mother of two children, had been shot and killed. . Willis was last seen at a restaurant near Speedway Avenue. Multiple searches have been conducted for Angel Overstreet. Last seen at her home in Walker. Few clues were available then, and today investigators are still seeking fresh information that could lead them to who murdered 39-year-old Sandra Worrell of Bluefield. She told investigators she grabbed a cordless drill and began swinging it toward his face. Davis was last seen driving a blue Pontiac Bonneville. National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial. The FBI should use DNA, not posters, to solve a cold-case murder. Friends of his were having a wedding. But then the anniversary comes and the sadness returns for herself and parents, who also live to see the killers brought to justice. Timothys vehicle was found abandoned in Peterstown. WELLSBURG Joseph Barki is carrying a full plate of murder cases into his third year as Brooke County prosecutor. Mathis was last seen at his home. Ryan Leeper, 26, of Princeton, was the victim of a hit-and-run incident at 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 1, 2004, along Route 20 near Melrose Square, but he did not die immediately. John Brennan Crutchley is the person that I think is likely to have done it. She was dropped off at home by a sibling, but took off before their other sibling arrived. Through the information we gained at that time and since then, we feel another party or parties were involved, First Sgt. Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? Shaffer was last seen leaving St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. DeBerry disappeared within the same timeframe as his uncle Lynn DeBerry, whom he lived with and Dennis Powell. And, we were pretty convinced that he didnt have anything to do with it. Four men were questioned, with one held in prison for suspicion of murder and then later released two years later, the case has since gone cold and so many . Last known to be texting his family on June 25 and 26 of 2021. Robert Davis and his wife Una Mae, both 32 years old, lived there with Una. She told police her dad kicked her, causing her to fall, and he reached for another gun that was located behind him. So, when we found this Crutchley fellow and discovered that he had a whole stash of necklaces, we thought there might beso, we were in communication with the lead investigator down there. Gwin-Stephens dropped her husband off at work at the Industrial park in Beckley and has not been seen or heard from since. Witnesses said he was seen walking toward U.S. Route 52. For every year that goes by, its another downer, Poiani said. Edmunds was last seen sometime between Dec. 11, 2011 and Dec. 24, 2011. Johnny Depp plays Frederick Abberline, the real-life investigator of the Ripper murders. But despite the murders leading the company to recall 31 million bottles and to manufacturers changing packaging forever, police never found who did it. Pugh was last seen in a black two-door vehicle with an older white male. According to court documents, police began. London's most notorious serial . DeBerry was last seen leaving the Pizza Hut in Kingwood where he worked. The 208-page book is filled with one sensational crime after another such as the West Virginia University coed murder, the disappearance of the Sodder children in a Christmas Eve fire in 1945, the slaying of Montgomery city clerk Cathy Carroll, the Rand-Bailey mystery, the fatal shooting of a popular Beckley police officer. SJM: Right. He was living at 213 Union Street, and was last seen on May 17 between 5 and 6 p.m., said the investigator at the time, retired Lt. Tom Helton of the Bluefield Police Department. Pettys remains were found in a burned out barn on a farm her father Marvin Petty owned off West Virginia 31. There was one letter sent on April 8th and then another one mailed the 10th to correct people because whoever was writing thisat the time, they didnt know who was writing this. Relatives said he did not answer his phone June 28 when they called for his birthday. A flyer depicting the two persons of interest was generated at the time of the case. Nothing prepared her for what she found inside. Willey was last seen leaving his home in the 5200 block of Highland Ridge Road on foot, according to the property owner. They interviewed more than 100 people. A Brooke County grand jury indicted Zuccarro in September 2013, but the case has been delayed because of psychological evaluations and discovery issues between the prosecutor and defense attorneys. Currys sister who lived across the street realized he was no longer there, but assumed he was staying with another friend, so authorities say it was some time later when they realized he was missing. In an Oct. 30 hearing, defense attorney Michael Nogay asked Circuit Judge Ronald Wilson to admit testimony that suggests someone else could have been responsible. Category:West Virginia | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom in: United States West Virginia Category page Edit This Category is reserved for Unsolved Mysteries cases that have occurred in West Virginia. They drew a mapa terrible map, and they said The animals are on the move. A friend says they saw him that day walking toward the Go-Mart in South Charleston. Her body was recovered Feb. 9, 2008, in a burned out building off West Virginia 31 in Waverly on a farm owned by her father, Marvin Petty. Court documents reveal a vehicle matching the description of Zuccaros was seen in the vicinity of Pratz home near the time of his death and shell casings found near Pratz belonged to a type of pistol owned by Zuccaro. The boys told their mother, who contacted police about what they had found. There was a lot of people doing bad things, especially to women in Morgantown. Stonewall Jackson died as a result of friendly fire in 1863 across the border in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Bleaney was last seen in the summer of 1975, he was supposed to appear in court that September but never appeared. Sharp was last seen at Rollins Funeral Home where she had been attending a funeral. 6 Mine Road in the small Jenkinjones community without telling her family and friends. According to the flyer, Sharp had gunshot wounds on her head and the base of her neck when she was found. Les Skinner said efforts to locate Castillo have been unsuccessful as her mother has reported her missing to authorities in Burlington, Iowa, where she had been living. She was supposed to meet a relative to pick up money, but never called to tell them where to meet her. Berry was last seen leaving his apartment on July 24, 1986. I think its fair to say we both dont think that he did it. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. GF: Around town, I hitchhiked all through high school and stuff, so guys, I think, kept hitchhiking, but a lot of women stopped, and you used to see dozens and dozens of students [in front of the Mountainlair] hitchhiking, and the car would stop, and theyd all pile in, as many people who could fit as possible, and then theyd drive away, so it was real common for everyone to be hitchhiking, and then after that, women largely stopped hitchhiking apparently. No one has seen her since. DeMarino left his mothers home in Spencer where he had been staying at approximately 10:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2019 and drove her 2015 silver Ford Escape to Mikes Bar and Grill in Parkersburg. In December 2021, the FBI announced a reward of $10K for information that leads to a resolution in the case. Authorities say he would regularly walk to his job. There were very few laws against doing those kinds of things and any kind of violence against women. The flyer says the two were last seen with Sharp at the West 76 Truck Stop near the Winfield exit. Pauley said in an earlier report. Authorities say Vance had been diagnosed with Alzheimers. He has a tattoo of lips on the right side of his neck, a skull on his right forearm and the initials CCM and JLC on one finger. They tracked down more than 1,000 leads, but came up empty. A scene from Jack The Ripper, 1959. Elskar Lee Hurley's murder went unsolved for six years, but as of Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, the case is finally closed. Sometimes, but I think as Sarah pointed out, there would be an abduction or some kind of event and it would get splashy news, and then when it actually got resolved, it was printed in a small story in the back of the newspaper, so people werent aware that there was a constant search for bad people doing bad things. . GF: Plus, the general public had no idea what the police were doing because thats all happening out of sight, and it wasnt really being reported that much. There is not much information available on the unsolved crime but when you find someone who is willing to speak about it, you usually only get bits and pieces of many different versions . 24. June 1974. Some evidence was removed from it and tested, but the tests were inconclusive, First Sgt. Holcomb reportedly has Alzheimers and may have headed toward Kentucky or Ohio. ATTENTION: This feature contains previously unreleased material and information concerning each case as well as never-before-published photographs, graciousl. If you know of a missing persons case not included in this list, please let us know below with the persons name, the details of the case and the agency leading the investigation. PARKERSBURG This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of Judith Lynn Petty. In our 3 part series, we will go back in time to resurrect 9 cold-case unsolved murders in the Mountain State. Q: So there was little done about safety with the hitchhiking and everything like that? The next unsolved mystery: November 24, 1971. A fatal 2004 pedestrian accident in Mercer County also remains unsolved. Follow @KanawhaSheriff High 47F. It was no longer a dorm, so there was no issue with the buses not being able to get out there because it wasnt a dorm anymore, but other than that, I cant say that a lot of safety precautions were taken. Trending pages Danny Casolaro Sodder Family Paul Ferrell David Freeman Tim Good Martha Hinkle Darlene and Davida Ebmeier All items (8) # A B C D E F That seemed to be just solely a WVU transportation problem because of the two campuses. Dennis was last known to be at his home Dec. 15, 2013, but has not been heard from since. Little evidence was presented to the grand jury. Unsolved Homicide Victim Fame Cooper went missing in July of 1990. He had embarked on his Appalachian journey as a path to self-discovery and finding himself as well as visiting the Civil War battlefields. If you happen to know anything, please call the Dawson County Sheriff Department at (406) 377-5291. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. The West Virginia State Police say there are suspicious circumstances surrounding Keenes disappearance. Four months later, on November 10, 1990, her remains were found by two hunters in the woods of Barrackville, West Virginia. The area received 8-12 inches of snow the next day. When police found the pair, they were decapitated, and their murderer has never been found. She had been living in Friendly, but also had ties to Weirton and Stubenville, Ohio. March 7, 1997. The West Virginia State Police started an initiative in 2011 to take another look at cold cases in each of the agencys districts. The Story Of The Serial Killer Who Terrorized This Small West Virginia Town Is Truly Frightening No one in Clarksburg knew he was a serial killer and arsonist. Jack the Ripper terrorized London. He went missing shortly after Lynn DeBerry and Tommy DeBerry. So, it was just happenstance that he had been shadowing someone who had the actual files, or otherwise, it wouldve been destroyed. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Grace Smith was last seen at her fathers home in Gallipolis Ferry on Feb. 23, 2022. Each of the cases listed on this page are regularly being worked by detectives. He has not been in contact with his family and it isnt known if he ever left the country. Clarden Rowen, Jr., who is also known as Bill or Buck was last seen at his home in Buckhannon around 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clarden has a scar on his right hand between his thumb and forefinger. She reportedly walked off sometime after 8 p.m. and hasnt been seen or heard from since. Bryce and Virginia's son-in-law Troy Hall found the. Water's Edge At Sandbridge Beach. Windley was last seen in Kanawha City behind the Lowes along the Kanawha River. Police say Daniel was at the El Cid Club in Beckley on June 2, 1987 when her parents picked her up at 3 a.m. and drove her back to her trailer. Authorities say Green is familiar with the rural areas of Wood, wort and Ritchie counties. I put it on Reddits Unresolved and I met Kendall before I met Geoff, and we were standing on Kendalls porch, and I said, Hey, you just bought this house. Two drivers taken to hospital after Belington crash, WVU team wins international mine rescue competition, Grafton First Fridays honors Youth Art Month, Stories of the Week: February 26 through March 4, Celebrating Volunteers with Miley Legal Group, West Virginias Remarkable Women for 2023, Canaan holding Brewfest next weekend with new local, Stonerise Bridgeport crowns 2023 king and queen, Inaugural Polar Plunge held in Buckhannon, Police looking for woman who kidnapped baby. 24 Texas A&M over No. His vehicle was found at the Pittsburgh airport, but there is no evidence he was ever there. Curry had been staying with a friend during which time the friend became hospitalized. Authorities received tips about sightings of Steptoe in Mercer and McDowell counties, but the information did not lead to him. 1. Authorities believe Roop may have been abducted. Her vehicle was later found abandoned in the vicinity of Wyoming Street and Beuhring Avenue in Charleston. CASE DETAILS. I did a write-up. Born June 23, 1933 in Red Ash, Virginia, the son of the late George Robert and Mary Lawson Smith. Doctors at Roanoke, Va., and a medical examiners findings determined Lees injuries were no accident. . Larry McClure admitted to First Degree Murder in the death of John McGuire. The felony cases do not stop coming. He was last seen in the Cheat Lake area. Theresa Ann Woods. Flake wasnt known to leave her house on the old No. Mahan left his home in Soak Creek around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2020, in his maroon 2009 Subaru Forester. Search parties continue to look for any sign of Grace in that area. By J. JoAnn Plymale. An interesting angle presented during the grand jury hearing was. By WSAZ News Staff. The West Virginia State Police says Jones may be with a male named Jack Crone, the father of her child. Natasha Carter, also known as Alex was allegedly taken by her mother Susan Gail Carter, who may also be using the alias Susan Gail Carter Webb, during a custody dispute with Alexs father. She has not been heard from since. Cases are displayed at random to ensure all victims are publicized equally. Judd was last seen by her boyfriend on Jefferson Avenue in Huntington getting into a silver SUV with an unknown Ohio registration. Law enforcement witnessed Kincaid jump from the 31st Street Bridge, but no sign of him or his body were ever found. Pratt, 24, who had been watching TV in. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Two boys and two girls went missing from their Oakland . Duke allegedly gave his neighbor a set of car keys saying he wouldnt need them anymore and walked away. Flythe was driven from the FCI Gilmer in Glenville to the Greyhound Bus Station in Charleston. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Thirty detectives worked the case full time. I hope he gets a conscience this year to bring peace to himself and peace to his family, Poiani said. Parsons went missing from a barge in the Ohio River. Grover Vance of Huntington - Last seen March 27, 2010 at 75 years old. She had not had her medication that day, authorities say. Refreshing your browser will bring different cases into view or you may browse all cases. According to authorities, she has a pegasus tattoo on her inner ankle with three or four stars above it and a butterfly on her chest which has scarring over it from a burn. J. Kincaid said this week. Its an incredibly heinous crime that doesnt appear to have any rational motive to it, Barki said. GF: Yeah, spread over time. Which is why Poiani keeps the story in the public eye every year around this time. Initially, state troopers worked to discover whether Lee had an accident on the job or if he was the victim of a crime. Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? He was not located when authorities arrived at his home around 2:30 a.m. that morning after his car was found on a bridge. A Facebook was established, too, Justice for Judith Lynn Petty. Nov 21, 2019 - Mysterious events from WV saved by Mark Legg of Harper, WV. He had been murdered - tortured and shot." Dean was 14 at the time of the murder and knew Smith, who was a lifeguard at Watoga State Park during his summer break from West Virginia University. It depends, Heritage Christians Dr. Seuss week comes to a close, Business at Breakfast series begins in Harrison County, Former NBA star visits kids at WVU Medicine Childrens, Celebrate National Mulled Wine Day with this recipe, IRS on alert after scam tells people to commit tax, WV bill requires high schoolers take personal finance, 2 Grafton women charged with 128 counts of animal, People in Md., W.Va. find mysterious dust on cars,, Matthews: Senior day has more meaning at WVU, Study ranks West Virginia last in education, UPDATE: Boyfriend of Weston woman charged with neglect, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Unsolved cases are submitted to the Cold Case Database on a voluntary basis. More . She was found behind the store's counter. West Virginia State Police are investigating a new but undisclosed lead in the 1986 disappearance and death of an Oak Hill girl, State Police Cpl. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Sigmon-Palmer was last seen with a younger male companion at. Lynn Seethaler & Janice Pietropola. Sistrunk was last seen walking toward her home from Windmill Park in Fairmont. GF: I shadowed a state trooper, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hall, back in 2006 to 2009 or 2010, and he was investigating the case. Witnesses say they saw her sitting in a red 1980s Chevrolet truck between two unknown men. Q: Whats the most interesting part about this case to you? Low around 35F. We have many plans and enthusiasm to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really need your help for this.