She told police her dad kicked her, causing her to fall, and he reached for another gun that was located behind him. PARKERSBURG This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of Judith Lynn Petty. Cochran was living with her mother at the time she disappeared. Little evidence was presented to the grand jury. A visitor to McDowell County was shot and killed July 28, 2007. Q: What about you, Sarah? Days later, on March 12, 2005, two young boys walking down East Street kicked that object, but did not realize what it was until it rolled down the incline. Her body was recovered Feb. 9, 2008, in a burned out building off West Virginia 31 in. He then allegedly threw her on the bed and when he let her up she hit him in the face with the drill. document.getElementById( "ak_js_6" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. In some of these cases, authorities reach out to the public for help bringing answers to the loved ones of those who are missing. Judy should never have died this way.. Kyle Morgan was found dead under a bridge in Wheeling, West Virginia in 2016, and Paige Stalker was gunned down in an ambush in Detroit, Michigan. Born June 23, 1933 in Red Ash, Virginia, the son of the late George Robert and Mary Lawson Smith. Leonard, a college student, lived with his roommate in 2019 and they were scheduled to go abroad after graduation to teach English overseas. There was a lot of child abductions. George Bragg holds his "Unsolved Murders" book. 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. Vance was last seen in the 1000 block of Washington Avenue around 5 p.m. March 27, 2010. A suspect vehicle was later found. He has a large multicolored tattoo of the Grim Reaper on his upper left arm. Pauley said in an earlier interview. Dennis was last known to be at his home Dec. 15, 2013, but has not been heard from since. Her family is offering a $1,000 for information that helps find her. Myers of the Bluefield Police Department. The site displays unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and unidentified remains. Dan Cooper was a passenger on Northwest Airlines Flight 305, from Portland to Seattlea 30-minute flight. A Facebook was established, too, Justice for Judith Lynn Petty. He has a tattoo of a cross on his inner left forearm and his right arm is shorter than his left arm. And, as you know, around here, that doesnt. On Sept. 20, 2007, authorities found the man near the picnic table area at the state park, where his body had been moved after a vicious assault. Cook was last seen around 3 a.m. Jan. 14, 1993 near Pedros Bar outside of Bluefield. Known as "The Babysitter", this unidentified serial killer is known to have murdered at least four children, possibly more, between 1976 and 1977. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. But despite the murders leading the company to recall 31 million bottles and to manufacturers changing packaging forever, police never found who did it. Refreshing your browser will bring different cases into view or you may browse all cases. 1992. Adkins has not been seen since and no trace of him has been found. Like every other state in the country, WV has its own share of violent crimes, including murders and missing persons believed to be dead, that date back as far as this states birth in 1863. Texas Rangers Top 12 Cold Case Investigations. Saturday, 2 p.m., graveside service at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, N.C. Hassel Norman Smith "Red" 89, of Bland, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Hall was last seen walking out of his Lincoln Drive home. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She also learned there is no record of him in the Department of Immigration and that he had used an alias to marry her. J. Kincaid said this week. Foreman of the West Virginia State Police detachment near Princeton responded to a call at the Little General Store on Oakvale Road. CASE DETAILS. SJM: Im not really sure that they made any safety changes. Eventually the bodies were found eight, nine miles south of Morgantown rather than 25. . On a darkening early evening, shortly before 5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 10, 1990, some hunters stumbled upon her skeletal remains in a cow pasture at Robinson Hollow near Barrackville. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Shannon then took possession of the shotgun and began beating him in the head with the butt end. Deputies were not able to locate her during a 2015 wellness check. The teen left a note. GF: I shadowed a state trooper, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hall, back in 2006 to 2009 or 2010, and he was investigating the case. It's been five years since the shooting death of Vienna resident Cindy Ball and many wonder why her case remains unsolved. His father last saw him on Aug. 20, 2018 on Cherry Fork Road in Montrose in Randolph County leaving on the motorcycle with his girlfriend Jamie Deshayes. Through the information we gained at that time and since then, we feel another party or parties were involved, First Sgt. This website was developed to assist Virginia State Police investigators and local law enforcement in soliciting tips on unsolved cases throughout the Commonwealth. Real Name: Unknown Case: Suspicious Deaths Location: West Virginia Date: 1979, 1983 Details: According to an unverified source, two women were killed in Berkeley County, West Virginia in 1979 and 1983, and no trace of the events were recorded. 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 I hope he gets a conscience this year to bring peace to himself and peace to his family, Poiani said. Brady was last seen boarding a Trailways bus in Logan and then in Bluefield, Virginia. She reportedly walked off sometime after 8 p.m. and hasnt been seen or heard from since. It's rather complicated too, since four people were charged at different times with the murder - but none were found guilty. In 2000 the Miyazawa family was murdered in their Tokyo home.The killer stayed in the house for hours after their deaths.He treated his wounds,ate food from the fridge, took a nap,and even used the family's PC.Police found 12,545 pieces of evidence including the killer's DNA.He has never been found. There was no evidence that it had actually come because of the coed murders. Authorities believe the three cases are connected. The sheriff's office says two persons of interest in the 1986 Linda Sharp murder case were never identified. And then, theyd let him go, so hed get out of prison in New Jersey. In addition to the murders, there are other serious cases demanding our attention, he said. In the daylight hours back in November 2000, Nancy was beaten and shot to death, while her 9 month old baby was in the room next to hers. Two cold case murders in Maryland and Virginia that took place about 15 years apart have been solved after an already incarcerated man confessed to both, according to police in Maryland. Results: 13 Record (s) Found. 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. Flythe was driven from the FCI Gilmer in Glenville to the Greyhound Bus Station in Charleston. There is a $250,000 reward on offer for information that could solve the murders of elderly couple May Rosser and Joe Shackleton. GF: There was another time that the magistrate fined the guy some small amount, 30 bucks or some kind of small amount of money for an assault. Authorities believe the three cases are connected. Ball was found shot to death by hunters in the woods near Sugar Camp Road in Wirt County on October 24, 2014. 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Stonewall Jackson died as a result of friendly fire in 1863 across the border in Clarksburg, West Virginia. 5. 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Curry has a glass left eye and a tattoo of a cross on his left arm. Authorities say Michael may have traveled to North Carolina. as well as "unsolved murders" along the Blue Ridge Parkway and a 1996 killing of two women . No trial date has been set. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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Murderpedia has thousands of hours of work behind it. GF: One of the things that [Sarah] said, one of the first times we got together, was that Morgantown mustve been really scary in the 70s, and I thought, I grew up here, I didnt think it was scary at all. And, in reality, when we dug into it, he confessed a bunch of times, partial confessions, and changing things all the time. Another man, Dennis Powell, also went missing soon after. Aigeltinger was last seen at a Sheetz in Manassas Park, Virginia. Pugh was last seen in a black two-door vehicle with an older white male. Hargreaves is a former professional rugby player who had moved to West Virginia. He was the one who was in charge of the PRT project, and he didnt say anything in testimony. Seifs mother went to the Weirton Steel Mill where his father worked to learn he had not worked there under that name. More information on the WVU Coed Murders book and podcast is available on their website, coedmurders.com. Authorities say the door had been locked, so Daniel stayed in a tent in the yard. 2023 Virginia Cold Case Database. Her vehicle was found Feb. 25, 2022 near the TNT area of Mason County with her belongings inside. WELLSBURG Joseph Barki is carrying a full plate of murder cases into his third year as Brooke County prosecutor. Thats why her son grew concerned about his mothers well-being after not hearing from her in more than a week. Frank Sinatra, Jr., Kidnapping. 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. I think the Morgantown Police Department doesnt keep any files older than 1980. And then, we start talking about some other possible suspects that there might be. Her cheating husband was not home at the time and saw her body through a window, before entering the home. You need to find them quickly. And I think, what, four letters in total? That seemed to be just solely a WVU transportation problem because of the two campuses. We are excited to partner with our citizens to give justice to victims and closure to families. Unsolved cases are submitted to the Cold Case Database on a voluntary basis. Edmunds was last seen sometime between Dec. 11, 2011 and Dec. 24, 2011. SJM: Theres also the detective magazines if anyone wants to read those. Her Ford Explorer was discovered along Gardner Road not far from where her body was found. SJM: So, if anyone has anything to say about that, contact us. She was supposed to meet a relative to pick up money, but never called to tell them where to meet her. A West Virginia Murder Who killed Nell Rand and E. R. Bailey? Adkins was fishing in the Ohio Fiver with his brother when their boat had an engine failure and capsized after passing a barge that caused a large series of waves. Danny was an investigative journalist from Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. Sgt. His nephew had been living with him at the time. Q: Given that it happened so long ago, was it difficult finding information on this case? The West Virginia State Police started an initiative in 2011 to take another look at cold cases in each of the agency's districts. Some evidence was removed from it and tested, but the tests were inconclusive, First Sgt. Lynn Seethaler & Janice Pietropola. West Virginia State Police say her friends and family say she had been consuming alcoholic beverages with them when a verbal argument reportedly ensued. In Virginia, murder indictments were handed down post-haste for both Dulings. It is believed Spangler may have been missing for three to four weeks before he was reported missing. We want justice, she was not only a great mother and sister she was the glue that held the family together, Key said. Welcome to the Virginia Cold Case Database This website was developed to assist Virginia State Police investigators and local law enforcement in soliciting tips on unsolved cases throughout the Commonwealth. Davis was last seen driving a blue Pontiac Bonneville. He was last seen walking up to an apartment building on Rhea Terrace, but has not been seen or heard from since. Poiani stays in regular contact with the Wood County Sheriffs Department, the agency which investigated the murder. Ward had been in McDowell County for only a matter of weeks before being shot. Pettys family reported her missing a few days earlier on Feb. 6. The site displays unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and unidentified remains. He has scars on his chin and the left side of his rib cage. According to a . Marshall Hamilton. Feb. 9 will mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Judith Lynn Petty. See more ideas about mysterious events, west virginia, unsolved. Last known to be texting his family on June 25 and 26 of 2021. Authorities say Welch may have headed toward Valley Head, West Virginia. Pratt, 24, who had been watching TV in. Four men were questioned, with one held in prison for suspicion of murder and . We have many plans and enthusiasm to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really need your help for this. Actually, he took Clawsons confession and was sent up there to corroborate his confession and get his feeling about the guilt, and he said that Clawson was lying. Authorities say Cochran may have changed her hair color. He testified before Congress, all kinds of things. Updated: Oct 29, 2021 / 12:20 PM EDT PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is reopening a murder cold case from 35 years ago. Some examples of unsolved child murders you can learn about in our fully visualized case files include the 1998 kidnapping and murder of Brittany Locklear, the 1997 murder of Georgia Lee Moses, the 2017 double-murder of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German, and the 1960 murder of Nancy Eagleson. SJM: Yeah, its definitely more difficult. Her parents said they believed she was spending the night with her friend. 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. Motel Cottage At Oceanfront. Eventually, Beverly Manor was closed. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.. Clear skies. Two men, Wiley Carr, 43, and Kelly Morris, 34, were found after the department's ShotSpotter led police to crime. Investigators have not described how she died. Thats one of the reasons that Richard said, I dont think he did it. His confession was just like this magazine article. Last seen at her home in Walker. Opinion. The case of Nancy Probst's murder still remains unsolved. By Alexis Mathews. Generally, cases are solved when the offender has been arrested and turned over to the court for prosecution. Then in early March 2005, an East Street resident found an unusual object. His vehicle was found at the Pittsburgh airport, but there is no evidence he was ever there. Victor was last seen playing with other children in the woods near Short Mountain. Branham was last seen Feb. 7, 2017 and reported missing Feb. 15, 2017. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Authorities say while at the bar, he went to the restroom but hasnt been seen or heard from since. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Pettys remains were found in a burned out barn on a farm her father Marvin Petty owned off West Virginia 31. We were kind of amazed that he got convicted because there was no evidence to speak of except his confession. The hearing was held on Wednesday, July 8. 10 Notre Dame to reach ACC finals, Taylor scores 28, leads No. West Virginia State Police say Adkins wife said he and at least three other men had gone to the sealed Upper Big Branch Mine to steal copper. Timothys vehicle was found abandoned in Peterstown. They were all handwritten, and he was trying to correct impressions that were coming over the news about where to look, and his claims about where the bodies werehe said, for instance, they were near a stream and in the woods. Mayle was last seen at the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport, West Virginia around 4:30 p.m. Jan 8, 2014. Sigmon-Palmer was last seen with a younger male companion at. The case of a young Bluefield teenager still remains unsolved after the teen was reported missing in 2004. Crutchley was investigated for the deaths and disappearances of 26 women in the DC/Maryland/Virginia/Pennsylvania area. He was supposed to get on a Barons Bus that morning and arrive in Washington DC the next day, but hasnt been seen or heard from since. She was reported missing in late May 2021, when HPD said they were concerned for her safety. The motorist parked in a nearby driveway and went back to help Leeper, flagging down cars and calling Mercer County 911. 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. Witnesses said he was seen walking toward U.S. Route 52. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Smith was last heard from during a phone conversation with his employer. According to reports, a 25-year-old Scott La Rock was shot in the neck and head as he attempted to break up an argument. His truck was found abandoned near Belle. According to the flyer, Sharp had gunshot wounds on her head and the base of her neck when she was found. May 22, 2005, lives in the hearts and memories of the friends and family of those youths. 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. He said the murder cases are putting a strain on his office. Barki said the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in December denied an appeal by Assistant Public Defender Bob Gaudio and appointed counsel Martin Sheehan asking that Bartz be tried as a juvenile. They interviewed more than 100 people. It is just a matter of timing.. Cases are displayed at random to ensure all victims are publicized equally. So, I started to do some research into it, and I found out theres a whole lot to the story that I had never even been told. Two men were found and arrested, one of who said he was in the mine with Adkins around 2:30 a.m., but they had gotten separated. What got you interested in this case? Law enforcement witnessed Kincaid jump from the 31st Street Bridge, but no sign of him or his body were ever found. There were very few laws against doing those kinds of things and any kind of violence against women. To keep creating new content, we kindly appreciate any donation you can give to help the Murderpedia project stay alive. He was scheduled to arrive at a school in Prince William County, Virginia at 1 p.m. Sept. 9, for photography services, but never arrived there or at his employers office. State Police say this gives them hope for other unsolved cases in the area. Authorities believe Roop may have been abducted. NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man is being charged with first-degree murder in Nicholas County after an argument. There wasnt much information online except what [Geoff] was posting, and that was one of the reasons that I wanted to get a hold of him. She was last seen being picked up at her Pinewood Village Apartments. Arnold was reported missing by his ex-girlfriends family. A flyer depicting the two persons of interest was generated at the time of the case. I remembered when my parents had talked about Mared and Karen, and I wanted to look into it because it just seemed so surreal. SJM: He was learning disabled, so in his mind, he had this plan to be proven that it wasnt him that killed Mared and Karen so he would be moved to another facility that was closer to where his mother lived, and it just wasnt really grounded in reality. Lee Bennett, a retired West Virginia State Parks employee who had spent his career at Pipestem State Park, was doing electrical work at Pinnacle Rock State Park near Bramwell on Sept. 19, 2007. On December 8, 1963, a group of amateur criminals hoping to strike it rich engineered one of the most infamous kidnappings in American history. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. Anyone with information about the Petty case is encouraged to call the department, Stephens said. Across the state and in Mercer, McDowell and Monroe counties,. Nearly 150 evidentiary items were labeled. Local police departments and county sheriffs departments also continue to seek new leads in their cold case investigations. As he moved toward her she turned on the drill and pointed it toward his face. SJM: [To Geoff] But what do you think is the most interesting part of the case? Friends of his were having a wedding.