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Saturday, December 1st 2007 Carla Ann Beard Murder - Click here for info
Carla Ann Beard was found at the end of 50th St. in Holmes Beach just a few blocks north of the Manatee County Public Beach. It had been there for a few days. A $5000 reward has been offered by the Gold Star Club for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.
Monday, November 19th 2007 Home Invasion Murder Machelle Brinson $10,000 Reward Offered! - Click here for info
On November 19, 2007 a home invasion occured on 6th Ave. East, Palmetto resulting in the shooting death of an occupant of the home, 41 year old Machelle Brinson. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsiible for the death.
Thursday, April 26th 2007 Death of Homeless Man Thomas Summerlin - Click here for info
December 27th, 2005 a homeless man, Thomas Summerlin was found near 52nd Ave. W. and 14th ST. W. in Bradenton dead from being struck on the head. A $5000 reward is being offered by the Gold Star Club of Manatee Colunty for information that would lead to the arrest of the person responsible. Click here for more details.
Saturday, January 6th 2007 Murder of Miguel Angel Deleon City of Bradenton - Click here for info
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who killed Miguel Deleon.
Tuesday, March 14th 2006 Keith Ford case. - Click here for info
Keith ford was shot and killed at the carwash at 3106 1st Street East, Bradenton. The Gold Star Club is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for his death.
Saturday, February 11th 2006 Amber Woods Murder - Click here for info
The body of Amber Woods, a 16 year old female from Hardee County, was found early Saturday morning on February 11, 2006 alongside of State Road 62 about 3 miles into Manatee County from the Hardee County line.
Amber was last seen about 12:30 am early on Saturday morning by her Aunt at their home on State Road 62 in Hardee County. Detectives found no evidence of force involved in her absence from the residence. An autopsy confirmed that Amber died from a gunshot wound to an undisclosed part of her body. Any person with information relating to this murder can contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Department at 941-747-3011 X 2519. A reward of up to $5000 is being offered by the Gold Star Club for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Amber. A caller may remain anonymous and give information to Crimestoppers by calling 863-634-TIPS (8477) and be eligible for an additional $1000.
Friday, November 18th 2005 Brandi Noel Gibson Case - Click here for info
Brandi Gibson´s body was found by a survey crew in a wooded area. No clues have been obtain as to the cause of her death. The Gold Star Club is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that would lead to the arrest of the person responsible for her death.
Saturday, October 1st 2005 Rufus Junior Fields shooting- $5000 reward offered. - Click here for info
On October 1, 2005, Rufus Junior Fields was found fatally shot in his vehicle in the 4700 Block of 9th Street East, Bradenton. Fields’ had been traveling south in his silver Lexus on 9th St. E.. Witnesses saw two Hispanic males, who were standing next to a white truck fire shots at Fields’ car; the car traveled a short distance, then left the roadway and crashed into a tree in the center median. One man was seen running from the area; no one saw what happened to the white truck.
Contact person for this case is Sergeant Pete Rampome, phone (941 747 3011, x2519 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers, phone toll free (866)634-8477 (TIPS).
Thursday, May 5th 2005 Roy Danzeisen Murder - Click here for info
Manatee Sheriffs Office case #0522230. The Gold Star Club is offering up to $5000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Tuesday, March 15th 2005 Jamie McCluer Murder - Click here for info
Jamie McCluer was at the Marathon gas station at 1832 Manatee Ave. E. shortly after noon on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 with her boyfriend when two black males approached them while they were in the parking lot and began shooting at them. The shooting allegedly followed a previous exchange of words between the parties. Ms. McCluer was the only person struck by the gunshots. She was tranported to Manatee Hospital where she died. The shooters fled in a 1994, 4-door maroon Buick Roadmaster. One of the two black males has been identified as Terrance L. George of Bradenton, Fl. Although known, he has not been located. The second suspect has not been identified as of the time of this release.
Any person with information about the murders can call the Bradenton Police Department 708-6273 with their information. If a person has information and would rather remain anonymous, they may call Crime Stoppers of Manatee County toll free at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 if an arrest is made. Temporarily, a supplemental reward of up to an additional $1000 has been offered by Tropicana Products for information that will lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murders. Up to an additional $5000 will be paid to the person responsible for giving information leading to the arrest and conviction by the Gold Star Club of Manatee County.
Tuesday, October 26th 2004 Sandra Marisol Oliva-Garcia MSO Case # 04-52686 Click here for more - Click here for info
A $5000 reward has been offered by Gold Star Club of Manatee County for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of Serjio Elau Veloso-Ceullar for the murder of his wife.
Tuesday, July 6th 2004 Jessica Stock Death, click here for more information Manatee Sheriffs Dept. case - Click here for info
Jessica Stock was found dead alongside of State Road 64 near Interstate 75 on July 6th. She had been dead for at least 4 hours. Florida Highway Patrol troopers originally treated the death as a hit and run. A $5000 dollar reward is offered by the Manatee County Gold Star Club for information that would lead to arrest and conviction of the person/s responsible.
Saturday, April 10th 2004 Murder of Gillermo Coria Click here for more - Click here for info
Coria was shot repeatedly at the residence of 601 61st. Avenue East. He later died from his wounds. The Gold Star Club has a $5000 reward offered for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
Sunday, April 20th 2003 Cory Dendrick Shooting Death City of Bradenton Click here for more - Click here for info
Cory Kendrick was shot and killed at the doorway of the Marathon gas station at 1832 Manatee Ave. W. City of Bradenton case #03-20129
Wednesday, April 16th 2003 Donald Campbell shooting death. City of Bradenton case #03-19385 Click here for more information. - Click here for info
Donald Campbell was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Seminole Car wWash at th corner of 9th Ave. and 15th St. E.
Friday, February 28th 2003 Denisha Williams death. City of Bradenton case #03-10023 Click here for more information. - Click here for info
Denisha Williams (born Donald Curtis Pierce) was stabbed to death in his apartment at Cedar Tree Apartments at 1909 thth St. W.
Monday, September 30th 2002 Murder of Francisco Zuniga-Zuniga Overpass Apartments Click here for more! - Click here for info
Zuniga was walking in the area of the Overpass Apartments in Palmetto on September 30, 2002 at about 11:20 pm when two black male suspects shot Zuniga in an apparent robbery attempt.
Thursday, September 19th 2002 Adria Detlefsen death. CASE CLOSED Click here for more information. - Click here for info
Adria Detlefsen was the victim of a suspected car jacking. The suspect ran over the victim whe her vehicle in the 5800 block of 38th Ave. W. near Sugg Middle School. This case has been solved by DNA examination by Bradenton Police Detective Jim Curulla working cold cases. The suspect, Samuel Rush was shot and killed at the Blue Boy Motel in 2003. CASE CLOSED
Friday, August 30th 2002 Shooting death of Mike Occhionero Click here for more information! - Click here for info
Occhionero was a lunch truck driver that was shot to death in his truck on 67th Ave. East, near Wellcraft Manufacturing. The Gold Star Club has authorized a $5000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person (s) responsible. A supplemental reward of an additional $500 is being offered by Horizon Bank. These rewards are in addition to the $1000 reward maximum offering of Crime Stoppers of Manatee County. Call toll free 1-866-634-TIPS (8477)
Saturday, August 24th 2002 Rowan Foskin shooting death. City of Bradenton case #02-35038 Click here for more information. - Click here for info
The remains of Rowan Foskin were discovered in a field in the 200 block of east 10th Ave. He had been shot to death.
Friday, August 16th 2002 Foodland Murders City of Bradenton case Click here for more. Updated Oct 2004 - Click here for info
An $11,000 reward is offered for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this double murder that occured at the Foodland grocery store at 9th Ave. E. and 15th St. E. in Bradenton. UPDATE Jeffrey Pompey Jr. was arrested on February 13, 2003 for this murder. Bradenton Police are still seeking his accomplice. Emmitt McNair is being sought for questioning by the Bradenton Police in this case. It is not clear what his role is.
Monday, May 20th 2002 Benjamin McDaniel Murder- Bradenton Case Click here for more. - Click here for info
Benjamin McDaniel, a 21 year old black male of Bradenton was shot in the face in February 2002 by Johnny Stanley. McDaniel recovered only to be shot again repeatedly in May of 2002, this time dying from his wounds. There is no longer an attempted murder warrant active for Stanley since McDaniel died from a second shooting. Bradenton Police are still seeking any witnesses in this shooting or the second shooting of McDaniel. Their is a supplemental $1000 reward added temporarily to this case in addition to the Crime Stoppers $1000 reward. In addition to the $2000 total for information leading to the arrest, the Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of McDaniel.
Saturday, March 2nd 2002 Hit and Run Death of Michael Norman Rodriguez - Click here for info
Rodriguez was riding a bicycle south on 15th St. East near 26th Ave. East at night. His bike was struck in the rear by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Sunday, January 6th 2002 Death of Antonio Garcia Bradenton Police Department case Posted October 8, 2005 - Click here for info
Antonio Garcia was shot and killed while at the Chevron Gas Station at 520 1st St. W. The Gold Star Club is offering up to $5000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person/s/ responsible.
Sunday, October 14th 2001 Napalio Saucedo Stabbing Case-City of Palmetto Click here for more - Click here for info
Napalio Saucedo was stabbed in the chest during an argument at the Oakridge Apartments in Palmetto sometime after midnight on October 14, 2001.
Saturday, September 22nd 2001 Valerie Vance case, Murder at Avondale Apartments in Bradenton. Click here for more information. - Click here for info
Valerie Vance was in her apartment at Avondale Apartments with four of her children when a person in a passing car shot into her apartment, killing her.
Sunday, May 6th 2001 Mary Weeks Case-Bradenton Police Department - Click here for info
Mary Weeks was a Palmetto Prostitute who left her apartment early one morning to meet a customer and was found later the same day dead, floating in the Braden River near the area of 3900 State Road 64 East.
Tuesday, March 20th 2001 Rebecca Martinez murder- Click here for more information - Click here for info
Jose Alvarez shot and killed Rebecca Martinez when she came to his apartment to discuss money for child support for their child. He escaped in his girlfriends car. The Gold Star Club is offering $5000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Alvarez.
Friday, September 8th 2000 Celestin Vergile Murder City of Bradenton Case #00-32509 Click here for more. - Click here for info
On Monday, September 18, 2000 at 2:18 a.m. Celestin Virgile was shot and killed in the breezeway of building 1200 at Oakmeade Apts.
Monday, August 14th 2000 Solomon Williams Case 00-33462 Click here for more! - Click here for info
Williams was the shot in his residence by a gunman demanding for him to "give it up". Williams died from gunshot wounds. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Saturday, July 15th 2000 Reginald Bing Case 00-27668 Click here for more information! - Click here for info
Bing was shot while in his vehicle approaching a stop sign on 58th Ave. Drive East and 7th Street East in Bradenton. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Saturday, April 15th 2000 Hit and Run Fatality Eugenio Bautista---click here for the full summary! - Click here for info
Bautista was on his bicycle riding on Ellenton-Gillette Road at night when he was struck and killed by a motorist driving a white Toyota 4X4 pick up.
Friday, April 14th 2000 Tara Reilly Case Click here for more. - Click here for info
This active case is being investigated by the Bradenton Florida Police Department. The body was found behind the Wal-Mart store on Cortez Road in Manatee County during the last week of March, 2000.
Saturday, May 8th 1999 99-19818 Sonya Love, Darius Warren Sr, Sarian Warren and Danisha Warren - Click here for info
All were found deceased from a house fire at 5623 8th St. Ct. E. in Bradenton, in which arson is suspected. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Wednesday, April 21st 1999 99-15869 Thomas Ochoa Click here for more. - Click here for info
Ochoa was shot in the chest at close range with a shotgun on 41st St. Blvd. East in Palmetto. Two unknown black males were seen running from the scene.The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible
Friday, March 6th 1998 98-9705 Jorge Ruvalcaba, Andres Renteria, Cresencio Salas - Click here for info
All three victims were found dead in their residence at 5713 12th St. E. from gunshot wounds. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Saturday, November 22nd 1997 97-43521 Anthony Waiters Click here for more. - Click here for info
Waiters was shot in the chest after getting out of his car in Palmetto to "scare" some unknown subjects in the roadway. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible
Friday, September 5th 1997 97-33699 Billy Morris Jr. Click here for more - Click here for info
Morris was at a party and was shot following a disturbance. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Sunday, December 15th 1996 96-45922 Doris Korell - Click here for info
Korell was found lying in a drainage canal, dead from stab wounds. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Saturday, August 17th 1996 96-29659 Jefferson Blanton click here for more - Click here for info
Blanton was found lying in the hallway of his residence. He had been shot twice. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Saturday, April 27th 1996 96-14826 Lazaro Jimenez click here for more - Click here for info
Jimenez was shot in the head, torso, and back. He was alive when deputies arrived, but refused to name his assailants. He died shortly after their arrival. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Monday, April 22nd 1996 96-14112 Crystal Ann Shafer - Click here for info
Shafer was found on the couch at her home, near death. She later died, cause of death ruled strangulation. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Tuesday, April 2nd 1996 Boxcar Jane Doe Cose Solved click here for more - Click here for info
Victim was found in a refrigerated box car at Tropicana. Case Solved. Victim was identified as a victim of a murder in a northern state and after the death, placed into a south-bound boxcar on a train. She was found in Bradenton
Saturday, March 16th 1996 96-09072 Adam Al-Halaby click here for more info - Click here for info
Al-Halaby was shot twice during a robbery at the convenience store at 1232 Whitfield Ave. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible
Friday, March 15th 1996 96-09217 Raymond Hillard click here for more - Click here for info
Hillard was in his vehicle at the parking lot of Cheer's bar on 20th St. W. when he was shot twice. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Wednesday, October 11th 1995 95-33824 Michael Diaz - Click here for info
Wednesday, October 11, 1995
Diaz was found in a field in the back seat of his vehicle. He had been shot. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Thursday, April 13th 1995 95-12080 William Ryder click here for more - Click here for info
Ryder was a security guard at Port Manatee. He was home when he was shot in the face after answering his door. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Saturday, July 16th 1994 94-22723 Charles Peterson - Click here for info
Peterson was stabbed in the throat at his residence in Tallevast. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Thursday, March 24th 1994 Martin Villanueva MSO Case 94-09585 click here for more - Click here for info
Villanueva was found on the side of the road near Parrish on SR-62, dead from a gunshot wound. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Wednesday, December 8th 1993 93-38288 Arseille Onels click here for more - Click here for info
Onels was a Haitian male. After arriving from Haiti by plane, he was shot and killed. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible
Sunday, November 28th 1993 93-37285 Anastacio Gonzales click here for more - Click here for info
Gonzales was found n a ditch near the Buffalo Creek Golf Course, a possible victim of robbery. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Friday, February 26th 1993 93-06511 William Bobbitt click here for more - Click here for info
Bobbitt was shot once in the chest. It is a possibility Bobbitt interrupted a vehicle burglary at Desoto Village Apartments. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Sunday, December 27th 1992 92-41176 Gloria Cushing click here for more - Click here for info
Cushing was found dead in her home by neighbors, the victim of a brutal killing. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for this murder.
Saturday, June 15th 1991 91-1776 Debra Wittmeyer click here for more - Click here for info
Wittmeyer was found dead from puncture wounds, lying near a drainage ditch North of Tallevast Road at Pennsylvania Court. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
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Thursday, March 15th 1990 90-06753 Chris Loiselle - Click here for info
Loiselle was found in a ditch on Moccasin Wallow Road near Parrish after being shot in the chest. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Friday, July 1st 1988 88-15591 Christine Trespasso - Click here for info
Trespasso was found strangled in a wooded area off Nicholson Ave, near the airport. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Friday, February 26th 1988 88-04468 Augustine Munoz - Click here for info
Munoz was talking to his parents on Pay telephone. A fight ensued, Munoz was shot in the head. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Monday, December 14th 1987 87-28493 Jacques Themitius click here for more - Click here for info
Victim was a known drug dealer, shot in the face. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Sunday, November 22nd 1987 87-26570 Bobbie Jo Fitts - Click here for info
Victim was found in the wooded area near Fountain Lake Apartments. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Tuesday, August 18th 1987 87-19294 /Todd McAfee - Click here for info
Victim returned home and confronted unknown persons in his trailer. Victim was shot at least twice and dumped in a ditch behind his residence. The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Wednesday, April 15th 1987 87-08665 Sam Belluccio click here for more - Click here for info
Victim was found shot and weighted down in the Manatee River near I-75 The Gold Star Club is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person responsible.
Friday, August 1st 1980 Kingfish Boat Ramp Murders click here for more - Click here for info
Dr. Juan Dumois, Eric Dumois age 13, Mark Dumois age 9 and Robert Matzke
The Kingfish Ramp Murders. A person approached the Dumois vehicle, pretending to have an injury and asked for a ride. The subject got in the car with the Dumois family and Rober Matzke, then shot and killed all four.
Thursday, April 21st 1977 Harry Wolfe Homicide, Manatee Sheriffs Office case posted October 8, 2005 - Click here for info
Harry Wolfe was shot and killed during an apparent robbery attempt at the former albertsons Grocery on 1st St. near Desoto Mall. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
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County to the Manatee County Sheriffs Department send an e-mail to the
Investigative Bureau Chief~ Major Connie Shingledecker at connie.shingledecker@co.manatee.fl.us
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