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Thursday, October 1st 2009
Murder of Patricia White - Click here for info

On October 1, 2009 Patricia White was shot and killed at her residence located at 3903 3rd Ave. Drive in Palmetto, Fl. Two suspects, Lamont Yarn and Bryan Yarn have been arrested and charged with the murder. Detectives believe there are two to three other suspects who were involved in the incident. The suspect vehicle may have been a green mini-van. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering a reward of up to $5000 for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible for this murder.


Monday, August 3rd 2009
Kathleen Briles Murder $50,000 reward - Click here for info

A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the brutal murder of Kathleen Briles in Terra Ciea. Dr. James Briles found his wife dead inside their Terra Ceia home at 7:45 pm on Monday August 3, 2009. She had been bound and severely beaten. The Manatee County Sheriffs Department is seeking any information relating to this murder that may help locate the person or persons responsible. The reward offered is a maximum of $10,000 from the Gold Star Club, $1,000 from Crime Stoppers and $39,000 from the family. Anyone with information may call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634 TIPS(8477) and remain anonymous. Alternatively, you may contact the Manatee County Sheriffs Department direct at 941-747-3011 and ask for the Detective section.


Thursday, March 12th 2009
Tevin Yawn Homicide - Click here for info

On February 28th, 2009 about 3:45 am deputies responded to a shooting with injuiries on 5th Ave. Drive East in Palmetto. Upon arrival they discovered Tavin Yawn in the back yard of the residence. He had been shot. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene. Detectives believe two suspects entered the residence through the back door and went into Yawn´s room and shot him. Several leads have been provided and the detectives are looking for more information to locate and arrest the persons responsible for this murder. If you have information of this crime, you may contact Detective Jeff Bliss direct at 941-747-3011 extension 2159. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-8477 and be eligible for an additional reward of up to $1000 from them as well. The Gold Star Club is offering a reward of up to $5000 for information that will result in an arrest of the person responsible for this criminal act.


Tuesday, January 20th 2009
Hit and Run Death Bradenton Police Dept Case - Click here for info

The hit and run fatality occured on January 20, 2009 in the rear parking lot of Albertson´s 7415 Manatee Ave. W., in Bradenton, Fl. It is believed that Walter Dzik, Age 89 of Omaha, Nebraska parked his silver mini-van at the rar parking lot of Albertson´s and was ran over as he began walking to a business in the plaza. He was wearing gray pants and a white T-shirt and white sneakers at the time. He was transported to a bay area hospital for treatment and died of his injuries. Anyone having information relating this death is asked to call the Bradenton Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit, Master Patrol Officer David Grubbs at 941-932-9300. You may remain anonymous and call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering a $2000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the responsible party.


Tuesday, December 30th 2008
Sabine Musil-Buehler - Missing Woman from Anna Maria Island - Click here for info

In the early morning hours of November 6, 2008, Manatee County Deputies located Musil-Buehler´s white Pontiac convertible in the 1200 block of 26th Ave. W. in Bradenton, Fl. Subsequent investigation revealed a small amount of her blood in the vehicle. Detectives are asking any person with information of this case to either call CrimeStoppers at 866-634-TIPS (8477) or to call the Manatee County Sheriffs Office at 941-747-3011 and ask to speak to the detective division. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering a reward of up to $5000 dollars.


Sunday, August 10th 2008
Luis Delacruz murder - Click here for info

A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Luisa Delacruz, Case # 08-41473. Luisa Delacruz, a Hispanic female with a date of birth of May of 1962, was reported missing to the Bradenton Police Department on August 10th, 2008 at 9:00 PM. She was last seen alive on the evening of August 9th. On the morning of August 11th, Delazruz’s body was discovered in an orange grove in the 22000 block of County Road 675. Delacruz had been in the orange grove for at least 12-20 hours prior to being discovered. She was still wearing the clothes she disappeared in but her fanny pack was missing. The cause of death was a stabbing and cutting of her neck. The suspected motive is financial based upon the information provided to detectives that she carried large amounts of money in her fanny pack. A person of interest was identified early in the investigation, but the person –Ramiro Matias, date of birth March 5, 1981- has fled to Mexico and has refused to return to the US. Any person with information may contact Detective Norbett Whorley, 941-747-3011 extension 2597. Reward posted on April 4, 2009


Friday, August 8th 2008
Ovidio Alex Perez murder - Click here for info

A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Ovidio Alex Perez, Case # 08-41089. On Friday, August 8th, 2008 Ovidio Alex Perez was brutally shot and killed in front of his home located at 5010 31st. St. W. in Bradenton. Alex was the father of a small daughter. The Manatee County Sheriffs Office is interested in speaking to anyone who knew Mr. Perez in an effort to determine who murdered him. Anyone with information may contact Detective Stephen Ives, 941-747-3011 extension 2493 Reward posted on April 4, 2009


Sunday, July 13th 2008
Damarius Brinson murder, a $5,000 reward is offered - Click here for info

A reward is offered of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the murder of Damarius Brinson Case #08-36300. On July 13, 2008 at approximately 9:55 pm, the victim was with his two daughters in the living room of his home at 2118 53rd Ave. W. in Bradenton when a friend came over to borrow a DVD. When Brinson let the friend in, evidently they did not lock the door behind him and two unknown black male subjects came into the home and started fighting with Brinson. Brinson took the fight into the front yard as his children were present. The two unknown men both shot Brinson. He died of his wounds at the Manatee Memorial Hospital. As of this date, the identity of the two men is unknown. The contact person for information on this murder is Detective Debra Kirkland phone 941-747-3011 extension 2557 Reward posted on April 4, 2009


Saturday, June 7th 2008
Rufus Fields Homicide Manatee Sheriff Case 05-49388 - Click here for info

On October 1, 2005 Rufus Junior Fields was found fatally shot in his vehicle in the 4700 block of 9th St. E. in Bradenton. Fields had been traveling south in his silver Lexus. Witnesses saw two Hispanic males who wer standing next to a white truck fire shots at Fields´ car; the car traveld a short distance then left theroadway and crashed into a tree in he center median. ONe man was seen running from he area. No one saw what happened to the white truck. The Gold Star Club of Manatee County is offering $5000 for information that would result in the arrest of the person (s) responsible for this crime. Any person with information can call Sgt. Pete Rampone at 941-474-3011 extension 2519. You may remain anomymous and call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) and be eligible for an additional reward of up to $1000.


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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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.


 

 

 


To give information concerning these crimes, contact Crimestoppers of Manatee County at our Toll Free number  1-866-634-TIPS (8477) or send an e-mail to crimestoppers@co.manatee.fl.us 

To give information concerning these crimes or any other crime in Manatee 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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