A 20 year old woman who was reported missing is found dead in a field three months later, and more than two decades later, her killer remains free. friends motel room after being assaulted while walking in the area. August 27:Rocky Simmons, 35, was stabbed to death nearSouth Hydraulic and Jump East. Now, her childhood friend has started a podcast in hopes of gaining answers. Detectives said the window was open the killer made a hole in the screen where they placed the shotgun and fired. Each month Factfinder 12 works with police and features a cold case in hopes of bringing much needed new information to police and much needed closure to the loved ones left behind. On October 25, 2005, the Kansas attorney general filed a petition to sue Mendoza and Tali Waters, co-owners of Cambridge Forensic Consultants, LLC, for breach of contract, claiming that they intended to benefit financially from the use of information obtained through involvement in Rader's defense. WebJan. The trio went on to shoot Thomas County Undersheriff Ben Albright (who survived), and kill Rick Schroeder and Glenn Moore, who had been taken hostage during a carjacking. He was the Minister of a Kansas Methodist church and was in Wichita attending a conference. Sometimes the most highly publicized homicides can go unsolved. November 5: Nakari Moore, 19, waspaying a bill at the MetroPCS at 2811 South Hydraulic when he was shot to death, police said. The I-70 Killer. WebMissing Persons Clearinghouse K.S.A. Her boyfriend, 37-year-old Travis Becker Jr., was arrested in Olathe and transported to Wichita, where he was charged with first-degree murder. These cases will not be forgotten and the ultimate goal is to successfully close these cases with new information, updated testing, or witness cooperation that could lead to prosecution. Those closest to him say they believe the killer is someone who knew him well and detectives agree. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox. Sure, its not among the ten states with the highest rates of murder per capita, but still anything below, like, top three is kind of a bummer to us. May 21: Antrese Bland, 21, and her unborn child were shot and killed by Bland's boyfriend, 24-year-old Aris Brown, before he turned the gun on himself. Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer. Right now, its considered a cold case. [17] On discharge, he moved to Park City (a suburb of Wichita), where he worked in the meat department of an IGA supermarket where his mother was a bookkeeper. It was about two years later McCullough learned Martin had been found dead in her Wichita apartment off South Osage. On October 2, 1989 Krista Martin (20 years old) was found beaten to death in her apartment at 506 S. Osage after having been struck in the back of the head with a blunt object. McCullough said she and Martin had a friendship throughout their childhood, growing up next door to one another. Wichita, KS Area Cold Cases | SpotCrime He died from multiple blows to the head. 3 of 4 January murders in Wichita remain unsolved - KAKE You can call Crime Stoppers at (316) 267-2111 or detectives at (316) 268-4407. Thats what detectives and departments are for, but I just want to make sure their names havent been forgotten, McCullough said. In our continued partnership with Wichita Police, Factfinder 12 looks into the shooting death of Abram Galvan and the never before seen video that detectives believe will crack the case. "I mean it's almost a year. May 14: Leonard Childers, 50, was shot near Harry and Fern streets. Yikes. There was also the horrifying saga of the Bloody Benders, an entire family of killers who operated in the 19th century during a pretty lawless time. what had happened. Lt. Jeff Gilmore had said that Saiz was sitting inhis vehicle when someone on foot fired shots into the car. Their young children were in the house at the time and were unharmed. [1], Rader was born on March 9, 1945, to Dorothea Mae Rader (ne Cook) and William Elvin Rader, one of four sons. There have. The ten known murders are now believed to be the only murders for which Rader is actually responsible, although Wichita police are fairly certain that Rader stalked and researched a number of other potential victims. 1992 murders at bridal shop unsolved but not forgotten by 9, On
[44] Altogether, more than 1,300DNA samples were taken and later destroyed by court order. It had now snowed, but not a lot," says Reno County Sheriff's Office Capt. [34] Rader wrote a letter that had been stashed inside an engineering book in the Wichita Public Library in October1974, which described in detail the killing of the Otero family in January of that year. Louise Henderson had her 4 week old baby by her side in bed. [19][29] He was also a Cub Scout leader. It had graphic descriptions of the Otero murders and a sketch labeled "The Sexual Thrill Is My Bill. Lane was given the death sentence, which has been the subject of controversy given his mental state. [57], Rader was arrested while driving near his home in Park City shortly after noon on February 25, 2005. A veto and a switch: Kansas to see no big tax cuts this year As far as investigators knew, Collier was just taking a few days off and enjoying himself. Cold cases are tough and frustrating. Larry Triplett III, 18, was arrested after a police chase on November 30. On October 15, 1967 James and Louise Henderson were found shot and killed at their residence of 1104 N. Chautauqua. The shooting is possibly related to a domestic dispute., On June 16, 1992 Thurman Hughes was standing outside near his home at 1507 N. Kenmar when he was shot in the upper back. Few leads, few witnesses, but investigators believe there are people who know who killed him. He died 10 days later., On November 15, 1992 Rene Osuna was stabbed multiple times at 2205 N. Jeanette, On October 2, 1992 David Thomas was shot twice in the chest as he and a friend were driving in front of an American Legion post at 1335 N. Hydraulic. "We never give up, you know. On her birthday, there are always sunflowers, but I always do blue flowers. All rights reserved. The police answered his question in a newspaper ad posted in The Wichita Eagle, saying it would be safe to use the disk. 20, 2023 at 4:13 PM PDT. Sure, its not among the ten states with the highest rates of murder per capita, but still anything below, like, top three is kind of a bummer to us. Copyright 2023 NPR. Following Rader's arrest, police in Wichita, Park City and several surrounding cities looked into unsolved cases with the cooperation of the state police and the FBI. I got there just to let her know Im trying, McCullough said. WebOf nearly 800 homicides in Wichita over the past 25 years, about 1 in 6 remain unsolved. Glen Farrow pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison. Blue flowers are friendship, McCullough said. August 2, 1991 Ricky Archibeque beaten and stabbed by an unknown male in the
Shannon had left to get a drink on Halloween night and never returned. Bishop Robles was gunned down while standing outside next to his girlfriend and her nine year old son. In Sedgwick County, there are 15 cases that are considered cold. But BTK was not alone; yes, he acted alone in his crimes, but he was not the only person committing. The number of homicides by year since 1990. Lutz says while he doesn't know who pulled the trigger for the shot that killed Collier, he believes the gunman is among persons of interest investigators identified. April 9 (unsolved): James Walker III, 31, died following ashooting in the 1200 block of South Minneapolis, near Lincoln and Hydraulic. 10 of 38 Wichita homicides in 2017 remain unsolved - KAKE In February 2020, two people walked into a Wichita apartment and murdered James Winston III. Published April 29, 2023 at 8:10 AM CDT. If you take out the handful of On February 6, 1980 Dennis Henderson was found lying on the ground at 2600 E. 14th St. North with a fatal stab wound. On September 3, 1977 James Perkins (33 w/m) was found deceased in the ally east of 200 S. Commerce from trauma to the head. Kyle Delshawn Young, who was arrested in On January 9, 1982 Gloria McCullough was found lying behind a vehicle on the northwest corner of 9th and Mead. WebRight now, there are about 200 unsolved homicide cases in Wichita. Still, there's been no break in the case and no word. On August 11, 1980 Eunice Gasper (47 year old female) was found deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of her head at her residence of 2111 E. Random Road. Finch was not armed. You know, because he could have got caught in the line of fire," Legaspi says. Again, there was no forced entry.. Kansas might be quiet and uncrowded, but unfortunately, its got the 12th-lowest murder rate among states. Factfinder 12 re-examines his murder in hopes someone can help bring justice to the family he left behind. Unsolved Homicides | Sedgwick County, Kansas The only boy in a close family full of girl cousins, Ivan Ortega was a typical young guy, but also a great father. A patient of Dr. Reddy, 21-year-old Umar Dutt is charged with first-degree murder. I would like to know something. By 2004, the investigation of the BTK Killer was considered a cold case. June 1:Joseph Seabolt, 18, died following a shootingat a duplex in the 1600 block of South Emporia. [20][30], In an interview with ABC News in 2019, Rader's daughter Kerri said she still writes to her father and has now forgiven him, but still struggles to reconcile him with the BTK killer, stating her childhood seemed normal and they were a "normal American family". On January 23, 1993 Antonio Magallanes was found dead in his bed at 608 W. 18th by a friend. Upon finding no such safe, Hickock and Smith murdered the four members of the Clutter family before fleeing to Las Vegas. On January 24, Parishioner Rich Laufenberg makes the wooden crosses and dutifully "plants" them every week or two. A more recent Kansas serial killer is Dennis Rader, or BTK, from Wichita. A suspect was arrested, but the case remains open. This claim was false, and the death was ruled a suicide. One year later, Doil Lane, who was a dishwasher at a local restaurant, confessed to the killings of both Shoemaker and of 8-year-old Bertha Martinez. KSCW Public Inspection File. "Communities that are especially impacted by gun violence believe that the police are ineffective or indifferent, and as a result, they're less willing to cooperate and provide information the police need to have successful investigations," says Cook, who has several research articles on the topic coming out. This was strong circumstantial evidence against Rader, but they needed more direct evidence to detain him. But they'd rather celebrate a break in his case. Wichita police say they are still investigating and looking for answers in the case. Diegos mother believes there are plenty of people who can. WebOn December 4, 1985, at 10:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to a robbery call at the Pizza Hut located at 7510 E. 87th Street. For April 2022, Factfinder 12 looks at two cases. McCullough said theres been little public information released about the case. Police said Chambers had previously gotten into a fight with another individual and was shot outside the home when he returned. One of them also changed her address to avoid him. [19][20] He attended Butler County Community College in ElDorado, earning an associate degree in electronics in 1973. And recently veteran Oakland homicide detective Phong Tran was arrested and arraigned after the Alameda County district attorney's office accused him of paying a witness thousands of dollars to lie in a murder case that resulted in two men getting life sentences. How many of these Kansas serial killers and cases have you heard of? WebIn the summer of 2001, an eruption of violence on the streets west of the Topeka Cemetery caused residents to flee and left a string of unsolved murders in its wake. Wichita police seek information on 3 unsolved murders - KAKE called an ambulance three days later where he was able to give an account of
"I feel I know who took part in it.". [32] The victims were Joseph Otero, age38; Julie Otero, age33; Joseph OteroJr., age9; and Josephine Otero, age11.