/r/UnsolvedMurders
Welcome to the subreddit! This is a subreddit for those cases of murder that go unsolved for years, even decades.
Some murders are so shocking and evil that they capture the mind of the general public and it wont let go until a killer is brought to justice. What happens when the murderer doesnt get caught? Theres no sense of closure and the families of the victims are left devastated. Please post information in the comments related to the case!
Welcome to the subreddit! This is a subreddit for those cases of murder that go unsolved for years, even decades.
Some murders are so shocking and evil that they capture the mind of the general public and it wont let go until a killer is brought to justice. What happens when the murderer doesnt get caught? Theres no sense of closure and the families of the victims are left devastated.
Please do not post links to YouTube channels, blogs, podcasts without giving the readers a synopsis of the case first.
Cold Case; For those murder cases that police and the public consider cold, after a few years or decades
Unsolved; For recent cases of people being murdered in the last few years.
Update; News articles related to a person who has been murdered, whether the police or family are trying to get information
Historical; Cases from centuries ago without a resolution
Solved; Cold cases that finally get resolved with justice for the victim and family
Please post information in the comments related to the case!
Highlighted subreddit;
http://www.reddit.com/r/gratefuldoe https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDocs/
Subreddits you might like:
http://www.reddit.com/r/crime/
http://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/
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My friend's sister was killed in 2020, and the killer still hasn't been found. What prompted me to make this post now is because my friend talked about her sister's murder in their college application essay, and that just struck a nerve, knowing that the murderer still hasn't been caught. I can't imagine what it must have been like to experience that, and what it must be like to still feel that pain. I am not any good at looking at evidence and following leads, which is why I am making this post hoping that someone who knows what they are doing is able to do anything to help.
On November 2nd, 2020, Vanessa Ceja-Ramirez (22 yrs. old) went missing in Bremen Grove, a forest preserve in the suburbs south of Chicago. She was walking with her mom and a friend, and about 20 minutes into the walk, she turned to go back to the car because she was tired. When they returned to the car, Vanessa was no where to be seen, but her mom found a piece of clothing of Vanessa's. Her body was found 2 days later in another park about 2 miles away (possibly the same park, some stuff is kind of confusing). Her cell phone pinged about 3 miles away after her disappearance at some apartments called Manchester Court Apartments, and the police searched it, but didn't find anything. Her murder was described as "brutal and vicious" by the family, and her body was set on fire. She died of strangulation.
There hasn't been much coverage of the case, all I could find was a few initial news articles around the time the murder happened, and one article a year later, when the family got together where her body was found, and asked for anyone with any information to come forward. I've been going off of this post I found:
And this video I found, which is the most recent thing covering the case I could find.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WDt5pwBbE4
The attached image was posted on snapchat by Vanessa during her walk, and it is the last picture she took of herself, likely minutes before her disappearance.
I'm sorry for how bad this post likely is, I'm just not the right person to be able to help in this situation.
In 1931, Glen and Bessie Hyde, a married couple from Idaho, decided to take a raft trip through the Grand Canyon. They were attempting to navigate the Colorado River in a homemade wooden boat, which was a daring and difficult undertaking at the time, especially in such an isolated and treacherous environment. Their goal was to complete the river journey, but they never completed it.
They were last seen at Badger Canyon on November 18, 1928, by a group of fellow travelers. After that, they vanished without a trace.
After they were reported missing, search parties were dispatched to try to find them, but no sign of the couple was ever discovered. There were several theories about what might have happened:
My friend shared this video with me recently (Disapearance of GLEN & BESSIE HYDE) and i think it has like only 3 likes, the case and the documentary itself is extremely underrated, would recommend 100%. Show some love to the creator!
The video: https://youtu.be/IYRmX0TbhIo?si=7vEt-nufoKWj1IOi
EDIT(more info & Theories):
In 1971, a woman on a commercial rafting trip shocked poeple when she announced, “I’m Bessie Hyde.” She claimed that she had killed her husband, stabbed him to death, and escaped the canyon on her own. But the woman just said it was a joke afterwards
In 1992, with the death of Georgie Clark, a legendary Colorado River guide. Among her possessions was an old pistol and several documents that seemed out of place, including a reference to the Hydes. Georgie Clark might have been living under an assumed identity (Bessie Hyde)
In 1976, a troubling discovery was made near Emery Kolb’s property skeletal remains of a young man, with a bullet hole in the skull. The body was found near the spot where the Kolb brothers had their studios. could not be Glen as the individual had died much later, in the 1970s, and was much younger than Glen at the time of his disappearance. But the proximity of the remains to Kolb’s property and bullet wound, seem weird.
🧐 would like to know solid theories.
I’m working on a project where I dive into true crime cases and explore some of the biggest mysteries surrounding them. I’d love to hear from you:
What are the most pressing questions you always wish could be answered in true crime cases?
Are there specific mysteries that stick with you, like motives, missing evidence, or unsolved disappearances?
Is there a particular case where you feel one key question remains unanswered?
Whether it’s a well-known case or one that hasn’t gotten much attention, drop your thoughts below! Your insights will help me focus on the questions people are most curious about when exploring these cases.
Let’s solve (or at least try to understand) the mysteries together!
Looking forward to reading your responses!
Larry Wheat, a high-profile planning commissioner known for his influential connections and active role in the city's development, was beaten to death in his apartment in June 2004.
A neighbor heard screams coming from Larry’s apartment and saw a man exiting the building. After the man left the neighbor looked through a window to discover Larry’s body inside. Detective Bird, who now investigates the murder, explained the unusual interaction: “He asked him for directions on how to get out of Mr. Wheat's apartment. That neighbor ended up escorting him out through the gate, and afterward, they ended up looking through a window and saw Mr. Wheat deceased inside of his apartment.”
The family has expressed since the beginning that they feel Larry’s case may have not been investigated properly because he was openly gay.
More details in the link.
Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in the freezer of the crown plaza hotel after a hotel party she snuck out to. She was found 21 hours later and there is so many things off with this case? So many things don’t make sense? Why was there bruises and abrasions on her feet? Her blood alcohol level was at 0.112, to be sober enough to open that freezer door it would only be 2-5 hours till she would’ve sobered up and been able to open the freezer herself. The freezer was at 34 degrees Fahrenheit/1 degrees celsius. It would take someone more than six to seven hours to freeze to death in there? Why would she stay in the freezer after she sobered up? And don’t even get me started on the fact that the hotel staff said she wasn’t on the camera when she clearly was. There was definitely something more going on at the hotel and they ignored it.
Not sure if I should post it here but after watching the Netflix's documentary I instantly thought of the movie The Late Night Show With The Devil. What if a pact was made between John and some sort of devil?
This is long already and again it's just dumb thoughts coming out after watching the show so please do tell what you think about this case. I had already read thousands of comments on this topic on Reddit and wanted to share my thoughts. Cheers.
Only early in through the show but why does it feel like some kinda Epstein related case
Hello,
I was just wondering is there any places to start getting into this as a beginner? Any highly rated podcasts/youtube channels? Would It be better if I learned about current cases or famous old ones?
New to this stuff, but I'd love to be able to talk about it more with someone I like. I'm trying to find out what kind of stuff they're currently watching/ reading about but until then have you guys got any tips or advice?
Much appreciated.
When I recently came across the unsolved murder cold case of Lindsay Buziak, it immediately caused a different unsolved cold case I'd read about a few years ago to pop to mind. The murder of Oakey "Al" Kite.
Although the killer didn't use exactly the same ruse in both cases, they are similar enough that I think it is quite notable. That's not the only interesting similarity, though. There are a couple other notable similarities and details between the cases as well, which I'll discuss below.
FIRST, THE BASICS, OF EACH MURDER:
In the Kite case, the killer used a phony alias of "Robert Cooper" and met with several people who had placed ads in public seeking a roommate to sublet a room to (including at least one who was female, which is an important detail to keep in mind) before ultimately choosing Oakey "Al" Kite. On his third visit to Kite's house, he brutally murdered Kite. Investigators think his initial attack on Kite happened while Kite was walking down a staircase in the house, and the killer hit him on the head from behind, knocking him down. After which he tied him up, tortured him for several hours with a kitchen knife and other kitchen utensils that were probably from Kite's own kitchen, stabbed him numerous times, and eventually killed him by slashing his throat with the knife.
In the Buziak case: Lindsay Buziak, who was a real estate agent, was contacted by a woman posing as a potential client saying that she and her husband were looking to buy a house. The potential "client" said she would show up alone, without her husband, but when she showed up, she showed up with "her husband". Even so, Buziak let them into the house to show them the house. The killer is thought to have knocked her down from behind just as she was reaching the top of the stairs of a staircase in the house, and then Buziak was stabbed to death with a knife.
SIMILARITIES, OR INTERESTING FEATURES, BETWEEN THE TWO CASES:
Similar category of ruse. In the Kite case, posing as someone looking to rent a room, and in the Buziak case, posing as someone looking to buy a house.
Similar messing around with fake accents. In the Kite case, the killer met with several other people who were looking to sublet a room (at least one of whom was female), before picking Kite. The killer presented himself as "Robert Cooper" to each of them, and used the same burner phone to contact all of them, so, it was the same guy who met all of them, yet his appearance, accent, etc changed significantly between each of the different prospects he met. In some cases he had an accent (possibly "Romanian"), in others, he didn't. In some cases he had a limp and/or a cane, and in other cases he didn't. In some cases he looked like he was in his 30s, and had wavy hair, in other cases he looked like he was in his 40s or maybe 50s and had very curly hair. In the Buziak case, Buziak mentioned to people who knew her that she was creeped out and that something seemed off about the woman who called her, because she thought the woman was putting on a "fake accent".
Similarities in using a burner phone and the way in which it was used. In the Kite case, the killer bought a burner phone from a 7-Eleven, and waited 31 days before turning it on for the first time. The store he bought it from cycled over their surveillance footage every 30 days. In the Buziak case, the killer also used a burner phone, and similarly waited a long time after buying the phone before turning it on and using it for the first time. In both cases the person seemed to have a good understanding of how cell phone towers and pinging worked, how store surveillance worked, and how to avoid getting tracked down by doing anything incorrectly with the phones.
The victim was knocked down from behind while going up or down a staircase in both cases
The victim was killed by knife in both cases, with numerous stab wounds in both cases
Neither victim was sexually assaulted
In both cases, the killer was willing to go through with the murder in spite of being seen by one or more witnesses in the leadup to the murder, but seemed to have a high intellect in other aspects of the lead up to the murder in both cases. Seems likely to have been using disguises in at least the Kite case (and if it is the same killer, then probably the Buziak case as well). And in regards to cameras, seemed to be careful to avoid them and in the Kite case knew the ATM would have a camera and was careful to wear a mask when using the ATM, knowing he'd be seen on that camera.
The murders took place less than 4 years apart, the Kite murder taking place in May of 2004, and the Buziak murder taking place in February of 2008.
KEY DIFFERENCES OF NOTE:
By far the biggest one is that the killer was a lone male in the Kite case, and had a female partner in the Buziak case. That said, there have been numerous male serial killers over the years who started off as solo serial killers, and then got a girlfriend who was into it and used them to help them get in with victims easier, so, this difference doesn't necessarily rule out that it could be the same guy, although it does lower the odds quite a bit.
The first victim was male, the second victim was female. Normally this would matter a lot, and would lower the odds of it being the same serial killer by a significant amount. But in this particular case, I don't think it decreases the odds by nearly as much as it normally would. The reason being that at least one or more of the other seemingly prospective victims when the killer was browsing around meeting with different people looking to rent a room (who probably would've become his murder victim, if he'd chosen one of them, instead of Kite), was female, and he apparently creeped her out by making numerous inappropriate remarks during their meeting, as well as paying overly obsessive attention to her windows. So, given that he was seemingly browsing both male and female potential victims in that case, it wouldn't necessarily be some big M.O. dealbreaker that the victim was female the next time around.
The killer in the Buziak case was described by a witness as looking a few inches taller ("about 6 feet tall") than in the Kite case ("about 5'8 to 5'10"). He was described as a well dressed dark haired man in both cases. Even if the killer in the Kite case wasn't known for altering his appearance, using fake limps/cane, fake accents some of the time, and not other times, and so on, they're still close enough in height that it could easily be the same guy. For example, in the Zodiac killer case, in the different confirmed cases, and maybe even by different witnesses in the same murder for one of them, Zodiac was described with at least that much height differential between different witnesses, and there have been tons of other murderers who eventually got caught, but were described with at least 2-4 inches of height differences by different witness, and eventually proven to all just be the same guy with imperfect witness estimates. Let alone if this is Kite's killer, who was known or strongly suspected to be intentionally altering his appearance, limps, etc, could easily have been using thicker soles/heeled dress shoes, lifts, etc, standing straighter, and so on, as part of his M.O. But again, even without using any of that stuff, it's not like one was described as 5'2 and the other 6'5 or anything extreme like that. Could be as little as a 2 inch height estimate difference. So, I don't think the height thing even comes close to ruling him out. Lowers the odds a little bit, but not by a huge amount.
The Kite murder took place in Aurora, Colorado, and the Buziak murder took place in Victoria, Canada (Vancouver area). That said, investigators think Kite's killer wasn't necessarily from Aurora, and may have been moving around the country, maybe from the New York area. So, the large distance between the murders doesn't necessarily rule much out, either.
Also, fingerprints and trace amounts of DNA were found in the Kite case, but no fingerprints or DNA was found in the Buziak case. So, if it was the same guy, they wouldn't have been able to link the cases in this way, to where it would've already been a known linked case.
All that being said, I still think it is a bit of a longshot. I'd guess maybe a 5% chance, if I had to take a guess. But, still, enough similarities that I'm curious what others think about it.
My father Jim Davis was murdered on Oct. 23, 2003 in Myrtle Beach SC. He was working the Pantry off kings hwy and was robbed for $43. This is the sketch, my TikTok is in the bio.
Am I the only one who thinks that Luigi Mangione is not the actual shooter? I have been following this case very closely and something isn't sitting right with me. Here is a guy who had intel on the CEOs whereabouts before his assassination, proven by his writing "Deny, Defend, Depose" on the bullets. Gets away without getting noticed, but leaves a Starbucks cup behind?! Not to mention is caught on camera in a near by Starbucks, wearing a different outfit and showing his face to "flirt". I would imagine a premeditated murder done at this capacity, the killer would not have left behind any evidence. something isn't adding up to me. AM I THE ONLY ONE?
Hello everyone, my name is Shawn Davis. I am the son of Jim Davis who was shot and killed for $43 in Myrtle Beach SC, on Oct. 23 2003, working a gas station off kings hwy. His case was never solved and it has haunted me and my family for 21 years. I’m just looking here to see if I can find answers and have justice for the amazing person he was.
A little about my father. My father was an amazing person that gave everything to anyone. There is stories from him just talking mess to regular customers about the amount of cars they drive, to helping people off the street not steal and put it on his tab. My father didn’t have much but worked 3 jobs and struggled giving me and my family everything he had. When he passed my aunt has a shirt of his for memory that is covered in stains and holes because he never got himself anything. This man purely worked for everyone around him to be happier.
I miss him dearly and it’s ripped all of us apart.
I recently started a TikTok of 30 for 30 (link in bio), and was told to start here. So this is my next step.
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Hi everyone! I just joined this subReddit so im still very new here. I was hoping to ge some answers from this sub if possible, thanks! I was thinking of a murder case and I cant seem to recall it, I had watched an extensive documentary about it around a year ago and now I wanna jump back in on it but I don't remember the name.
Below, I will drop down the details of the case that I do remember in hopes that someone could maybe identify it.
UNCLEAR/HAZY DETAIL!!
That's all I remember but thankfully these are the key points of the case itself. Hoping that someone can tell me the name. Last I remember, no arrest nor suspects have been named and it's still very unsolved. Don't know if anythings changed because I cant find this murder out no matter how many times i've searched!
I'm leaving this to you, Reddit!
The Hinterkaifeck Murder Case
The Hinterkaifeck murders, one of Germany’s most mysterious and gruesome unsolved cases, occurred on a remote farmstead near the Bavarian town of Gröbern, in March 1922. Six individuals—the Gruber family and their maid—were brutally murdered under chilling circumstances that continue to baffle investigators and enthusiasts of true crime.
The Victims
The victims included Andreas Gruber (63), his wife Cäzilia (72), their widowed daughter Viktoria Gabriel (35), her children Cäzilia (7) and Josef (2), and their newly hired maid Maria Baumgartner (44), who had arrived on the farm the very day of the murders.
The Crime Scene
The crime came to light on April 4, 1922, when concerned neighbors found the six bodies, some piled in the barn and others inside the farmhouse. All had been killed with a mattock (a type of pickaxe) in a series of methodical, brutal blows to the head. Disturbingly, evidence suggested the killer remained on the farm for days after the murders, eating meals, feeding the animals, and maintaining the property.
Clues and Mysteries
The case is rife with eerie details: • Footprints in the Snow: Days before the murders, Andreas noticed footprints leading from the forest to the farmhouse but none leading back. He also reported hearing footsteps in the attic and finding a newspaper that no one in the family recognized. • Isolation of the Scene: The remote location of Hinterkaifeck meant the family had limited interaction with neighbors, making it difficult to identify suspects or track witnesses.
Investigation and Theories
Despite extensive investigations, including interviews with over 100 suspects, the case remains unsolved. Leading theories include:
Legacy
The Hinterkaifeck murders remain a chilling enigma. Modern forensic and criminology advancements have led to some reevaluation of evidence, but no definitive solution has emerged. The case has inspired books, documentaries, and endless speculation, with Hinterkaifeck standing as a grim testament to the mysteries of human violence and the limits of justice.
Despite its many unanswered questions, the Hinterkaifeck murders serve as a haunting reminder of the fragile line between the mundane and the macabre.
Unfortunately,this day would have been the day of her Birthday.i do not know her.I heard her story through the media.
and i recently found out her beloved son,who was at home at the time of the murder ,had recently passed away..so sad.
please take your time and read her story through the link below,let’s remember her and son on her birthday,Today
Tomorrow marks the 23rd anniversary of Nancy Smith's homicide.
Fwd: New Windsor Police: ** Please Read and Share! **
On December 5, 2001, Nancy Smith, a 32-year-old female, was found deceased in her house on Provost Drive in New Windsor. On that day, Smith's parents received a call from her office saying that Smith had not shown up to work at Horton Hospital in Middletown. Concerned, they went to check on Smith at her New Windsor home on Provost Drive, where they found her deceased on the living room floor. Nancy's death was the result of a vicious attack and the investigation into her murder began.
As the 23rd Anniversary of Nancy's death approaches, the Detectives from New Windsor Police Department are, once again, asking for the community's assistance in identifying Nancy's killer. The New Windsor Police Department would like to encourage members of the community to call us with any information they may have about this murder. Any piece of information would help, no matter how small or insignificant a person may feel their information would be. For 23 years, investigators and family members have been trying to find the missing pieces to the puzzle for this crime. There is a reward of $35,000 being offered, for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Nancy's death.
Investigators working this investigation can be reached at 845-563-4678 or by email at kmoore@newwindsor-ny.gov.
Hi guys, someone has listen about the case of Dawn DeHerrera? I looking for additional info
The case of Dawn DeHerrera in Colorado is an unsolved homicide. Dawn, a member of the Navajo Nation, was described by friends and family as a kind and generous person. Her body was found on January 2, 2003, at a massage center in Denver, shortly after she was last seen alive in late December 2002. The investigation determined her death to be a homicide, but no arrests have been made in connection with the case. To this day, authorities continue to seek information to solve this crime.
I couldn't find recent news videos about the case of Dawn DeHerrera, but here are some relevant details: Dawn DeHerrera was found deceased in January 2003 near the intersection of Speer and Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. Her case was classified as a homicide due to the suspicious circumstances of her death. To date, no suspects have been identified. The investigation is being handled by the Denver Police Department.
The intersection of Federal Boulevard and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado, is located in the northern part of the city. It is a notable crossroads surrounded by various businesses and services, including banks and pharmacies. For example, there is a Walgreens branch and a JPMorgan Chase Bank branch in the vicinity.
If you need to explore this area on Google Earth, you can directly search for these addresses:
Does anyone know the name of the massage parlor registered at this address?
I searched on Google Maps but it only goes up to 2007.
Sources:
https://uncovered.com/cases/dawn-deherrera-denver-co#timeline
https://kdvr.com/news/local/cold-case-who-murdered-dawn-deherrera-19-years-ago/
His body and one of his friend’s body was found in the woods behind a Park and Ride in Old Town Mechanicsville, Virginia June 5th 1990. They had been missing for a week before they were found. They were found in the trunk of their car. Shot in the head. There has never been any suspects and the case is still unsolved! He was a really cool guy, played all star basketball, loved all the 80s music and crusing down the local drag! His name was James Richard Sherrin and her name was Deborah Ferguson…you can google his name and read the articles about them. RIP JIM
This is a story about my 18-year-old brother, Braylin, who was murdered by his brother, Lester, and Lester's friend and roommate, Tyruss. It happened in 2017, about two weeks before Braylin's 19th birthday.
On the day of the murder, Tyruss dropped Lester off at work. Later that day, Tyruss stopped by Braylin's house and asked him for money. Braylin refused to lend him any, and they got into a small argument. Neighbors witnessed this. Tyruss left, angry.
Later, he picked up Lester from work and discussed his plan to rob Braylin, and Lester agreed. They decided to stop by Braylin's again to set up the plot. They planned to stop by, and Lester would purposely leave his phone behind to justify returning later. So, the plan was set. They went over to Braylin's house, sat in Braylin's car, and talked for a minute. Then, Lester went inside with Braylin to get some weed, leaving his phone behind. Lester came right back out and left with Tyruss.
They drove around, making a few stops at people's homes to establish alibis. Then, they went to the grocery store to be seen on camera. They made one final stop for the night. According to Tyruss, they arrived back at my mother's and Braylin's home between 1:20 AM and 1:25 AM. Upon arrival, Lester went to the back of the house and knocked on the back door for 10 to 15 minutes. I believe during this time, they were actually setting up the scene to make it look like someone broke into the house before they arrived. They took a storage box from inside my mother's house and placed it outside to make it appear as if it was used to climb into a window. This is how the alleged intruder gained access to the home. Back to the knocking at the door, Lester's attempts to get Braylin's attention for 10 to 15 minutes placed the time of his entry into the home between 1:35 AM and 1:45 AM. But before entering, Lester stopped by the car to tell Tyruss that it sounded like Braylin was having sex because he heard moaning.
Between 1:55 AM and 1:59 AM, my mother heard the final shot to Braylin's head and then saw Lester and Tyruss running from the direction of Braylin's room. Lester saw my mother trying to get out of bed and stopped to explain that Braylin had been shot. My mother called 911 and then called me to explain what happened. I immediately asked her what Lester was doing there, and she said she didn't know. She said she only knew Braylin was in the house and had locked the door before going to his room.
Lester went outside to call 911 and then called his parents. The next-door neighbors also called 911. The police arrived within 5 minutes. Lester's parents arrived on the scene. Lester's mother tried to open his car door, but he blocked her several times and loudly told her not to open it.
Upon the police's arrival, they half-heartedly assessed the scene, questioned Lester and Tyruss, and told them to come to the precinct the next morning. No fingerprints were taken, no gunpowder tests were conducted, and they questioned both of them together in the same room.
Lester and Tyruss arrived at the hospital with bruises on their hands and arms and blood splatters on their socks. At the hospital, they overheard Braylin's girlfriend, Aubri, saying that she was on the phone with Braylin from 1:19 AM to 1:49 AM and heard him jump up, holler, and drop the phone. She called his name but got no response, so she hung up and called back at 1:50 AM but didn't get an answer. Shortly after hearing this, Lester left the hospital, saying he needed to rest for work the next day. However, he never went to work.
Instead, they went to the girlfriend's job to try to gather more information and see if she heard anything after Braylin dropped the phone. Lester avoided the family and missed family meetings from that point on. He also had Tyruss speak for him even when he was right next to Tyruss. It seemed like they were unsure if Lester wouldn't slip up during conversations. Before the funeral, I was told that my dad's ex-detective sister believed Lester was involved in Braylin's murder. I shared this information with my father's second daughter and told her not to say anything. She agreed but immediately went straight to my father's sister to ask about it. Of course, my father's sister lied to her. So, a few people were upset with me.
A few days later, I went to Youngstown, Ohio, to prepare for my brother's funeral and conduct my own investigation. I spoke with the detective on the case and felt like he was gaslighting me. I met with the neighbors who witnessed the argument between Tyruss and Braylin between 6 PM and 8 PM that evening. They also heard yelling from my brother's part of the house before the shooting. They said that after the shooting, they never saw anyone run out of the house except Lester and Tyruss, and the police arrived within minutes.
I spoke with Braylin's friends who lived on the street over. I was talking to everyone, trying to piece this together, hoping that Braylin's brother Lester and Tyruss weren't involved. But all the evidence pointed to them in 2017 and still does.
So, we come to the day of the funeral. Everyone has arrived at the funeral home. Tyruss doesn't show up, even though he told multiple people he would definitely be there to pay his respects to his "little bro." Lester arrives super late with his drag queen mother and knock-off brother. He tries to hug my baby sister, but she faints because she suspects he killed Braylin. He goes back outside, and multiple people fight him. I get pushed into a room with Lester's mother and brother, and they wouldn't let us out. Once they did, I went to check on everyone, hoping Lester was hospitalized or funeral-ready. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. The cops were called, and everyone dispersed.
A day or so later, Lester moved to Connecticut, New York, or Atlanta. He also confided in a friend that he tossed his phones into a lake on his way out of town and has been in "hiding" ever since. A few weeks after the funeral, my aunts Alice (a pastor) and Sandra (a retired police detective/officer) called and told me they believed Lester murdered Braylin but were waiting for a white female witness to come forward. Eventually, nothing came of that. Now, in October 2024, I just found out that both my aunts went to speak with Detective Zubal of the Youngstown Police Department in 2017 and told him that Lester didn't kill Braylin. They did this to protect my father because he had already lost one son and they didn't want him to lose another.
At this time, the case is still cold. We've contacted the FBI, but they can't investigate the YPD. We've contacted the prosecutor but received no response. This is how corrupt Youngstown is. There are no checks and balances. They're an untouchable gang, controlled by the mob, from the mayor to the cops. But we know the truth: Lester Bell and Tyruss Patterson murdered my brother, allegedly.
First time posting. Sorry if I dont know the rules.
My uncle was murdered in a Burger King parking lot in Houston, TX (Montrose area) at 4:23am on July 17, 2013. He was 44 yr old business man Samuel "Sam" Delaschott. He was shot in the head while sitting in his Jeep. His phone was stolen.
Grainy camera footage shows 1 person approaching and three people running away. Adam Gouy was arrested in San Diego 3 months later after cops got suspicious about a weird mannequin in his car and connected him to the murder. No charges were filed. The case has gone cold.
Uncle Sam was loved by everyone he met. He loved beach volleyball and his family. He deserves justice. I know what google has to offer. The cops don't care. Please help
Edited to add links