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26: MURDER: Officer Jason Ellis Feb 05, 2024

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In the early morning hours of May 25, 2013, Jason Ellis, a 33-year-old police officer, finished his shift for the Bardstown Police Department and headed home in his cruiser. During the drive, Jason encountered a pile of limbs blocking the road. He turned on his police lights, parked his car diagonally to block the road, and stepped out to clear the limbs so no one would get hurt. As he bent down to pick up the debris, a gunman shot him multiple times. Jason died at the scene, and was later found by passing motorists. It’s been almost 11 years since Officer Jason Ellis was killed, and investigators are still searching for the people responsible…
On May 25, 2013, Officer Jason Ellis was driving home when he encountered a pile of limbs blocking the road on Exit 34 of the Bluegrass Parkway in Bardstown, Kentucky. While attempting to remove the limbs, he was shot several times by a 12-gauge shotgun.
If you have information concerning this case, please call 1-800-CALLFBI. There is still a reward available.
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25: MURDER: Liz Barraza Jan 29, 2024

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On the morning of January 25, 2019, Liz Barraza, a 29-year-old beloved wife and daughter, set up a garage sale in the driveway of her Tomball, Texas home. Just before 7:00 am, a suspect driving a dark Nissan Frontier truck parked across the street, exited the vehicle, and swiftly approached Liz in the driveway. The suspect then shot Liz four times before sprinting back to the truck and fleeing the scene. Despite a surveillance camera capturing the entire incident, the police have yet to identify the suspect. It’s been just over five years since Liz was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible…
Liz Barraza was shot four times in the driveway of her Tomball, Texas home on January 25, 2019. The suspect was wearing a disguise and driving a dark colored 2013 - 2019 Nissan Frontier, Pro 4X model, with four doors and a crew cab.
If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers at (713) 222-TIPS or the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000. There is a $50,000 reward.
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24: MURDER: Maggie Long Jan 22, 2024

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On the night of December 1, 2017, Maggie Long, a 17 year old high school student, was found dead in her family’s rural Bailey, Colorado home, which had been burglarized and set on fire. Investigators later determined that Maggie had been physically assaulted then lit on fire while she was still alive. It’s been just over six years since Maggie was brutally murdered, and investigators are still searching for the people responsible…
On December 1, 2017, almost 18 year old Maggie Long was found murdered in her burned home, located in the 3700 block of County Road 43 in Bailey, Colorado. She had been physically assaulted then set on fire while she was still alive. An AK47, a 9mm Beretta, 2,000 rounds of ammunition, jade figurines, and a large green safe with a combination dial and handle were stolen from the Long home. There are three to four unidentified suspects in this case. They were driving a white Chevy Astro-type work van, an early-90s Ford Aerostar van, and a late-80s Ford F-150.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Maggie Long Task Force tip line at (303) 239-4243. A $75,000 reward is still available.
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23: MISSING: Martin Roberts Jan 15, 2024

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On the afternoon of April 21, 2016, Martin Roberts, a 19 year old college student, was last seen walking away from a bus stop near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. An investigation into Martin’s disappearance revealed that he left a note in his bedroom, stating he was “leaving everyone behind”. However, the note didn’t mention any plans to harm himself. Despite a thorough investigation, Martin has never been located. It’s been almost eight years since he went missing, and investigators continue their search for him…
The last confirmed sighting of Martin Roberts was at around 12:30 pm on April 21, 2016. He was near the intersection of Hardin Street and Rivers Street in Boone, North Carolina. Martin has brown hair and blue eyes. He is around 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 145 pounds. He has a tattoo of three mountains on his left inner forearm and a Bob Marley song quote over his right rib cage, which reads, “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold”.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900 or Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959.
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22: MURDER: Nicole Glass & Melissa Mason Jan 08, 2024

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On the afternoon of December 3, 2010, best friends and roommates, Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason, both 27 years old, were found dead in their Phoenix, Arizona home – they had been strangled. When the police interviewed Melissa’s loved ones, they discovered she was around eight weeks pregnant, turning this into a triple homicide according to Arizona law. Despite a thorough investigation, the police haven't identified any motives or suspects. It’s been just over 13 years since Nicole, Melissa, and Melissa’s unborn child were murdered, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible…
Nicole Glass and Melissa Mason were found dead on December 3, 2010 in their home in the 4200 block of East Cambridge Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. They had been strangled to death at some point between 11:15 PM on December 2 and 12:00 PM December 3.
If you have any information regarding this case you can contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377, or you can leave an anonymous tip on the Silent Witness website at SilentWitness.org. A reward is still available.
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21: MURDER: Diana Davis Dec 11, 2023

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On July 27, 2020, Diana Davis, a 50 year old certified nursing assistant, disappeared from the Seattle-Tacoma, Washington area. Two days later, her car was discovered on fire in a downtown Tacoma alley. Then, on August 5, Diana’s body was found more than an hour east of Tacoma, in a wooded area. Someone had bludgeoned her to death. It’s been over three years since Diana was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible…
Diana Davis was last seen at 5:50 pm on July 27, 2020 at an ACE Hardware near downtown Tacoma, Washington. Phone records show that within two hours, she was at Lumen Field in Seattle. On the 29th, Diana’s silver 2013 Chevy Impala was found burning in an alley in the 1600 block of Court E in downtown Tacoma. On August 5, her body was found near Snoqualmie Pass. Her phone has never been located.
In addition to wanting to speak to anyone who knows about Diana’s murder, detectives want to talk to anyone who saw Diana and/or her car between July 27 and July 29, as well as anyone who may have matched with or dated her in the past. If you have any information, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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20: MURDER: Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre Nov 27, 2023

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On the morning of February 10, 1990, two armed men entered a Las Cruces, New Mexico bowling alley. They rounded up the two employees and two young girls that were already inside, and forced them all into the main office. Minutes later, another employee arrived with his two daughters and they were also taken into the office. The gunmen then shot all seven people multiple times and set the office on fire before fleeing the bowling alley.
Remarkably, three victims survived and later helped create detailed sketches of the two gunmen. But, even with the sketches, the gunmen remain unidentified to this day. It’s been more than 33 years since the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre occurred, and investigators are still searching for the men responsible…
Anyone with information should call Las Cruces Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to NMCrimeStoppers.org. There is a reward available.
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19: MURDER: Julie Ferguson Nov 20, 2023

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On the evening of March 20, 1995, Julie Ferguson, a 17 year old high school junior, worked her closing shift in the Greenway shopping center in Greenbelt, Maryland. After closing up at 9:25 pm, Julie waited outside for her friends to pick her up. When they arrived at 10:00 pm, they found Julie’s belongings left behind on the curb, but there was no Julie. The police were called, and they quickly determined that Julie had been abducted. Hours later, Julie’s body was discovered a few miles away - she’d been brutally murdered after fighting for her life. It’s been more than 28 years since Julie was killed, and investigators are still searching for the person or people responsible…
Just before 10:00 pm on March 20, 1995, 17 year old Julie Ferguson was abducted outside of the Greenway shopping center in Greenbelt, Maryland. At around 12:30 am, her body was left in the 12100 block of Daisy Lane, where it was later found at around 5:30 am. Police believe a 1988 or 1989 maroon or burgundy Volkswagen Jetta was involved in Julie’s abduction and murder.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-8477.
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18: MISSING: Melinda McGhee Nov 13, 2023

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On the morning of March 24, 2003, Melinda McGhee, a 31 year old Licensed Practical Nurse, finished working the night shift at an Alabama nursing home. After getting home at around 8:30 am, Melinda called her husband, Troy, who was at work. Before getting off the phone, Melinda said she was going to sleep until Troy and their kids returned home later that day.
When Troy and the kids arrived home at around 3:45 pm, Melinda wasn’t there. Instead, they found signs of a violent struggle and blood inside the house. Concerned for Melinda’s safety, Troy contacted the police to report her missing.
Officers quickly arrived at the scene and concluded that Melinda had been assaulted and abducted. Despite a thorough search and investigation, no sign of Melinda has ever been uncovered. It’s been just over 20 years since Melinda disappeared, and investigators are still searching for the person responsible…
At the time of her disappearance, Melinda was 31 years old, 5’4”, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information about Melinda’s disappearance, please call the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 251-867-0304.
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17: MURDER: Norman Ladner Nov 06, 2023

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On the evening of August 21, 1989, Norman Ladner, a 17 year-old high school student, went hunting on his family’s property in Picayune, Mississippi. When Norman didn’t return by 7:00 pm, his parents grew concerned and went looking for him. Ultimately, Norman was found in the woods, dead from a single gunshot wound to the temple. A coroner and a medical examiner ultimately ruled that Norman had committed suicide. However, his parents have adamantly denied this possibility, and maintain that he was murdered. It’s been over 34 years since Norman died, and his loved ones are still searching for answers... If you have any information on Norman’s death, please call the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers: 1-877-787-5989.
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