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COLD CASES: 2000-PRESENT

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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 #: 041217-2570
Victim: Cornelius Creal, 21 yoa
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 15th & Carson
Date: 12-17-2004

Synopsis:
On 12-17-2004, Downtown patrol officers responded to a call of “shots fired” in the area of 15th & Carson. Officers arrived and found Cornelius Creal lying in the street. Creal had been shot multiple times. Creal was alive when officers arrived but was unresponsive. Creal was transported to UMC trauma and subsequently died on 01-10-2005, as a result of the multiple gunshot wounds he sustained. A witness observed a dark colored, mid-sized, sedan by Creal after the shooting.

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


Case #: 041028-1027
Victim: Insana, Theresa
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Desert Area near Hualapai Way and Tompkins, Las Vegas, NV
Date: 11-01-04

Synopsis:
On 10-28-04 employees of the Rio Hotel and Casino called LVMPD to report their co-worker Theresa Insana had not reported in to work for two days with no notification. They explained this was completely unlike Theresa and feared for her safety. LVMPD officers responded to Insana's residence and gained entry. Her personal belongings including her purse, and her pet dog were still in the residence. There were bloodstains in the residence.

On 11-4-04 two men operating excavating equipment near Arch Culvert #11, near Hualapai and Peace Way, observed the decomposing body of a human laying near the culvert. The victim was later identified as Theresa Insana.

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


Case #: 030928-1222
Victim: Harold Henry Seeman, 70 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 44 Congressional Ct., Las Vegas, NV
Date: September 28, 2003

Synopsis:
Harold Seeman's sons were unable to contact their father for several days; being concerned for his welfare they made contact with Security at the Spanish Trails' community, where Harold resided. One of the Security Officers went to Harold's home and located him, deceased, on the floor. A fire occurred within the room where Harold was located; an apparent attempt to destroy evidence. The autopsy determined that Harold Seeman died from strangulation. Investigators looked into several people with access to Harold's home as possible suspects.

The family has posted a $100,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Harold's death.

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


Case #: 030811-1326
Victim: Abera Yerga Asmamaw, 38 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Smith & Wollensky (parking lot) 3767 Las Vegas Blvd., South, Las Vegas, NV
Date: August 11, 2003

Synopsis:
On August 11, 2003, Abera Asmamaw, a cab driver for Western Cab Co., was found dead inside his cab, in the rear parking lot to Smith & Wollensky’s restaurant. Abera was discovered at approximately 12:30 p.m. A witness, who was painting a wall to the rear of the restaurant, saw the cab about an hour before sunrise. The cab log showed his last recorded pick-up at the MGM hotel at approximately 5:25 a.m. with a possible destination as McCarran Airport. An autopsy determined Abera died as the result of strangulation. There are no known witnesses. Robbery is the suspected motive.

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


Case #: 030322-0322
Victims: Peter Inge, Christopher Inge
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 1012 W. Owens / In Nucleus Plaza outside of the Heritage Lounge
Date: 03/22/2003

Synopsis:
On March 22, 2003 at approximately 2:30 a.m., brothers Chris and Peter Inge were shot and killed while in the parking lot of 1012 W. Owens (Nucleus Plaza), outside of the Heritage Lounge.

One of the decedents was found inside of a car, while the second was found directly outside the car.

Witnesses reported that the suspects fled the area in an older model Lincoln with a two-tone color scheme of light gray over dark gray. The vehicle displayed temporary paper plates.

Although numerous people were in the area at the time of the shooting, the majority either refused to give a statement or stated they did not see anything.

Anyone with information is urged call the LVMPD Homicide Cold Case Detail at 702-828-COLD (2653).


Case #: 030201-2577
Victim: Carol Miller, 58 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Discovered in the area of Far Hills Dr. & I-215, Las Vegas, NV
Date: Found on February 3, 2003

Synopsis:
On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Carol Miller left her residence at 9033 Robinson Ridge Dr. (Canyon Gate development) for a walk. Carol typically walked, for exercise, out of the gated community in the evening. When she didn't return home by 8:00 p.m., her husband reported her missing.

On Monday, February 3, 2003, a construction worker who was driving to a construction site, West on Far Hills Rd. discovered Carol's body on the side of the road.

It was determined that Carol died from asphyxiation by strangulation. It is still unknown how or from where she was abducted along her walk route. Several pieces of jewelry were missing from her body.

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


Case #: 011009-2733
Victim: Hector Ismael Perez, 9 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Maslow Park, 4902 Lana Ave. Las Vegas, NV
Date: October 9, 2001

Synopsis:
On October 9, 2001, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Hector Perez was shot during a drive-by shooting. Hector was sitting on the bleachers at the baseball field, Maslow Park, talking with a group of kids when the suspect vehicle (black or purple Dodge Neon) drove through the parking lot. Witnesses said someone in the front passenger seat fired several gunshots at the group of kids on the bleachers. Everyone scattered. After the chaos settled down, witnesses found Hector lying on the bleachers with a gunshot wound to the chest. Hector was transported to the University Medical Center-Trauma Unit were he was pronounced dead. The case was highlighted during an episode on AMERICA’S MOST WANTED in December, 2001. To date there have been no tips which have helped to identify the suspect.

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


Case #: 010926-2202
Victim: Wanine Moreira Rodriguez
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Desert area of Hualapai and Sunset
Date: 9/26/2001

Synopsis:
On 9-26-2001 a man walking his dogs in the desert area of Hualapai and Sunset came across a shallow grave containing a human body. The LVMPD responded to the scene and discovered the remains of Wanine Moreira Rodriguez, a 34-year-old Brazilian female. Unknown person or persons had transported the victim to the desert location. Due to the advanced decomposed status of the body, the Medical Examiner was unable to determine the cause or manner of death.

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


Case #: 010630-0190
Victim: Jerry Lee Stamper, 24 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 3190 Tarpon Dr.
Date: 6/30/2001

Synopsis:
At approximately 1:15 a.m., June 30, 2001, a security officer at the apartment complex, 3190 Tarpon Dr. discovered Jerry Stamper lying unconscious, on the ground, with blood on his face. Paramedics responded but found Jerry had died from trauma to the head. Investigators learned that the first police officers at the scene found Jerry's wallet lying empty next to his body.

Investigators found that Jerry was last seen alive approximately one hour earlier, when he made a small purchase at the 7-11, 3421 E. Tropicana. Jerry was on foot when he left the store. The store was a short walk from the apartment complex where Jerry was found.

There are no known witnesses to the apparent robbery and murder of Jerry Stamper.

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


Case #: 010201-1898
Victim: Gina Marie Holliday, 20 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Desert area – Sahara and Hollywood
Date: 2/1/2001

Synopsis:
At approximately 5:35 p.m., on February 1, 2001, Gina Marie Holliday's body was found by dune buggy riders in the desert area southeast of Sahara and Hollywood. Gina was found with her hands tied and obvious trauma to her head. Gina was last seen alive when she stopped to visit her two year old son who was with the child's father, on January 31. Gina left driving a green 1996 Cadillac. The Cadillac was found on February 2, 2001, in the 2200 block of Dolly. The vehicle had been stripped of the tires and the sound system.

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


Case #: 001010-0375
Victim: Essie Otten AKA Essie Reed, 57 years old
Location: D Street and Paul Street Las Vegas, NV
Date: November 10, 2000

Synopsis:
During the early morning hours of 10/10/2000, Essie Otten was sitting at on bus bench waiting for the bus to take her to work. Essie was approached by a black male who demanded her money. Essie gave him her money, however, he shot her. The suspect either took Essie or she ran behind a nearby building, after being shot, and attempted to sexually assault her.

Anyone with information is urged to contact LVMPD Homicide, Det. Barry Jensen at 702-828-3521.


Case #: 001101-2196
Victim: Daniel Saucedo, 28 yoa
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 550 N. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Date: November 1, 2000

Synopsis:
At approximately 7:00 p.m., on November 1, 2000, Daniel Saucedo was shot and killed when two men robbed him at gunpoint. The suspect stole the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice, which Daniel had borrowed from a friend. The car was later recovered at the intersection of Valley Forge and Virgil. Apparently Daniel saw the two suspects trying to steal the car and went to confront them. One of the suspects shot Daniel, the other fled in the car and the shooter left on foot. The suspects were described as black males, 20 to 30 years old, and 5'8 to 5'10.

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


Case #: 001123-0324
Victim: Andre Stampley, 28 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 1700 E. Flamingo Rd. / SRO Club
Date: 11/23/2000

Synopsis:
On 11/23/2000 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Andre Stampley was shot and killed outside the SRO Club at 1700 E. Flamingo Rd. Officers were in the rear parking lot monitoring the crowd leaving the business when they heard gunfire in front of the business. When the officers got around to the front, they found Andre Stampley deceased in the middle of Flamingo Rd. as a result of gunshot wounds. Although there were hundreds of people at the club at the time of the shooting, detectives have not located any witnesses that will admit to seeing the shooting.

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


Case #: 000721-1491
Victim: Leo Spiegler
Suspect: none
Location: 2257 Goldhill Way
Date: 07/21/00

Synopsis:
On 07/21/00, the body of Leo Spiegler was found murdered in his residence by a concerned neighbor. Any person with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Cold Case Unit at (702) 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.


Case #: 000829-0640
Victim: Otto Kinsey, 24 YOA
DOB: 04/05/1976
Description: White Male, 5'11", 165 Lbs, Brown Hair, Blue Eyes
Suspect: None
Location: Tracked to Northwest Las Vegas Area and the Western Area of the City of North Las Vegas.
Date of Occurrence: Between 05/11/00 and 05/19/00

Synopsis: On 05/11/00, Otto Kinsey, arrived in Las Vegas from Minneapolis by a commercial airline carrier. Kinsey was scheduled to fly back to Minneapolis on 05/19/08. Kinsey never made his scheduled flight and hasn't been seen since. Kinsey Otto is presumed to be a victim of a homicide that occurred in the Las Vegas area.

Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Mike Blasko at 702 828-3521 or call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Cold Case Unit at 702 828-COLD (2653).


Case #: 000123-2427
Victim: Ryan Jessie George, 26 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: 1900 Block Edmund St., Las Vegas, NV
Date: January 23, 2000

Synopsis:
At approximately 11:45 p.m., January 23, 2000, LVMPD patrol officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding the victim lying on the sidewalk at Edmund St. and El Parque Ave. When patrol officer arrived they discovered Ryan with an obvious gunshot wound to the chest. Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation determined that Ryan was riding a bicycle through the area when he encountered the suspect(s). The reason behind the shooting is still unknown.

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


Case #: 000108-2105
Victim: Steve G. Wilson, 40 YOA
Suspect: Unknown
Location: Area of "H" Street and Owens, Las Vegas, NV
Date: January 8, 2000

Synopsis:
Steve Wilson was driving, a white 1999 Ford Explorer, Nevada plates 721GWB, westbound on Owens, West of "H" Street when he was shot. He drove, while injured, into the intersection, running a red light, where he was struck by another vehicle. Steve's vehicle caromed into the parking lot of the Westland Plaza shopping center, 1061 W. Owens, where it finally came to rest after crashing through a chain link fence and various landscaping planters. Steve was transported to University Medical Center, Trauma Unit, where he succumbed to his wounds.

A witness reported seeing Steve's vehicle stopped on Jackson St. near "F" Street. A black male, 18 to 25 years old, 5'6" to 5"7', 165 pounds wearing a red baseball cap, red shoes, dark pants, and a dark jacket was seen getting into the Explorer. The witness heard several gunshots, followed shortly after by the Explorer crashing into the parking lot.

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