Case #: 70428-4188
Victim: Byron Coolidge Harris, DOB 2-16-53
Suspect: UNK
LOCATION: 10000 Block of W. Reno Ave.
Date of Occurrence: 4-28-07, 2354 hours

Synopsis:
On 4-28-07 at approx. midnight , Byron Harris was found lying in the street in the 10000 block of W. Reno Ave., next to his bicycle. A passing motorist who called police thought he had been struck by a car. Upon further investigation, it was learned that Harris died as a result of a stab wound to the upper chest. There were no witnesses to the crime. No information has come in since this incident occurred. Harris lived alone in the 9900 block of Peace Way, which is not far from where he was found.

Anyone with information is urged to call LVMPD Homicide Detective Don Tremel at 828-3521, or Crimestoppers at 385-5555.

Case #: 75-23324
Victim: Gerri Ann Ralston, 15 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Henderson Ponds, Pabco Rd. and Hollywood St, Clark County, NV
Date: May 22, 1975

Synopsis:
On May 21, 1975, Gerri was reported as a missing person to the Henderson (NV) Police department by her father. She was last seen in route to buy cigarettes at the Maverick Service Station on Boulder Highway. On May 22, 1975, Gerri’s body was found in the pond. She was still wearing the same clothing from the day she disappeared. The subsequent investigation determined that Gerri had been sexually assaulted and strangled. It appears her body had been disposed of at the recovery site in a effort to conceal it, the actual murder site was never located.

Anyone with information is urged call LV Metro Homicide Cold Case Detail at 702-828-COLD.

Case #: 73-9386
Victim: 971127-0323
Victim: Francis James McDonough, 20 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 3.3 mile marker, North Shore Rd., Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Date: November 27, 1997

Synopsis:
At approximately 6:18 a.m., Thanksgiving morning, 1997, the body of Francis James McDonough was found by maintenance workers for the National Park Service. Francis was dumped into the desert area, just off the roadway. Francis had been shot and his naked body was bound. It was apparent that the killing had occurred at a different location. The actual crime scene has never been located. Francis had borrowed a friend’s car which was located in the area of Hollywood and Lake Mead Blvd., The body recovery and car recovery were several miles apart.

Anyone with information is urged call LV Metro Homicide Cold Case Detail at 702-828-COLD.