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1992 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Reginald Basnight

On Sunday, July 12, 1992 at approximately 12:30 am, 15 year old Reggie Basnight was gunned down while he was standing in the 1200 block of Glyndon Drive. Police and Rescue were called to the area for a report of gunfire. The victim was found lying in the doorway of a home bleeding from the chest. Rescue worked to save the teenager, but he died where he was found. Witnesses described Reggie arguing with someone in a…

1995 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Reginald Battle

On September 26, 1995, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police responded to the 5200 block of Warwick Road for a person shot. Upon police arrival, they located Reginald L. Battle with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to VCU Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.

1981 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Renee Harris

On 8/4/81 the victim was found in the surf near the beach at Sea Shell Rd and it was determined that she drowned, although she was characterized as a good swimmer. There was also an indication of recent sexual activity. The manner of death is undetermined.

2003 · Floyd County, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Richard Anthony "Dickie" Palmer

Richard 'Dickie' Palmer was shot to death with his dog in Floyd County. Palmer's truck was located in Roanoke City with his body and his dog's body on the front floorboard of the truck on April 22, 2003.

1996 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Richard Kruk

Richard Allan Kruk was staying in Richmond while working for Teletech, Inc. On 04/06/1996 at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Richmond Fire Department was called to the Econo Lodge, located at 6523 Midlothian Turnpike, for a fire in room #133. After the fire was extinguished, they discovered the body of a deceased white male laying in the bed and called RPD. Patrol officers, arson investigators and forensics detectives…

2014 · Rockingham, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Richard "Ricky" Charlton

On the morning of October 20, 2014, Richard 'Ricky' Charlton was found deceased in his residence off of Layman Trestle Road in Rockingham County. His death was ruled a homicide.

2018 · Saint Charles (Lee County), VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Ricky Cooper

On February 5, 2018 the body of Ricky Cooper was discovered shot to death in his residence at the address of 2058 St. Charles Road, St. Charles in Lee County. There were no signs of forced entry to the home of Mr. Cooper.

2012 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Ricky Ellerbee

On July 11, 2012, Henrico Police responded to the area of Carroll Street and 20th Street in reference to a male subject lying in the intersection not moving. Upon their arrival they located Ricky Lamont Ellerbee lying face down in the 2100 block of N. 20th Street. Rescue Units arrived and pronounced Mr. Ellerbee deceased at the scene.

1982 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Ricky Hooker

The victim, Ricky Hooker, was located deceased in his apartment by his cousin on February 18, 1982, at approximately 9 pm. The victim had been stabbed numerous times in his chest and back.

1980 · Chesterfield, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Ricky Sinsel

On November 10, 1980, Ricky Sinsel was found shot and killed along the railroad tracks at 2000 Bellwood Road in Chesterfield County, VA.

2016 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert Anderson

On August 20, 2016, at approximately 1925 hours, officers were dispatched to shots being fired at 330 E. Mercury Blvd. Lot 2. When officers arrived, they located Anderson in the driver's seat of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Anderson was unresponsive and later was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

2010 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert Cox

On June 8, 2010, Robert Cox was shot while seated inside his vehicle which was parked in the 2800 block of Seibel Road.

1992 · Portsmouth, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert Lawrence Smith, Jr.

Robert Lawrence Smith, Jr. was found shot to death on the ramp from South Street to Interstate 264 in Portsmouth, Virginia. ViCAP # 1993VA00034

1994 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert McFarland

On Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 3:00 am, Robert McFarland's body was discovered lying in the alley in the 5800 block of East Hastings Arch. Police and Rescue arrived on scene and found Robert suffering from a gunshot to the head.

2001 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert Wilton Madison III

On September 5, 2001, landscapers found a deceased male behind residences in the 4700 block of Camellia Drive. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Robert Wilton Madison III. Madison was shot multiple times and was believed to have been deceased for about two days when he was discovered. Madison lived locally and was known to have contacts in Norfolk and Portsmouth. The investigation did not uncover enough…

2021 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Robert Woodford

On March 13, 2021, at approximately 1419 hours, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the area of Lasalle Avenue and Abbey Court. Officers arrived and located Woodford in the kitchen by the back door. Woodford had been shot several times. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital after surgery. Witness information provided stated the suspect was a black male.

1990 · Dinwiddie County, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roberta Oliver

On November 8, 1990, a pulp wood cutter found skeletal remains in woods behind some trash dumpsters off Vaughan Road in Dinwiddie County, approximately four miles south of the Petersburg city limits. The remains were positively identified in January of 1991 as belonging to Roberta Jean Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Petersburg Police Department on March 28, 1990. The medical examiner determined Roberta…

1986 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roberta Walls

On Wednesday, May 15, 1986 at 6:30 am, Roberta Walls' body was found in the field behind Old Donation Elementary School located in the 1000 block of Ferry Plantation Drive. She was found with obvious signs of trauma due to a violent assault. Her death was the result of homicide. Investigators determined Roberta had last been seen alive the night before at the Bayside Public Library located across the street from the…

1993 · Henrico County, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roberto Mesquitta

On Wednesday, September 8, 1993, Henrico Police Officers were approached by a civilian who had located an unknown black male lying in the ditch on Evergreen Road at the Henrico County line. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for examination. The victim was later identified as Roberto Francisco Mesquitta. The cause of death was determined to be from a…

2013 · Hampton, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roderick Rush

On August 2, 2013, at approximately 0022 hours, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Vaughan/W. Pembroke Ave. Officers located a black two door vehicle with Florida tags. The back windshield of this vehicle had been shot out. The vehicle was also struck in multiple other places by gunfire. In the driver's seat, officers located Rush in the driver's seat slumped over the console suffering from a…

2012 · Richmond, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Rodney Shelton

On October 10, 2012 at approximately 11:01 p.m., the victim was shot in the 2600 block of Q Street and died at the scene. There was also a female shot during the incident, she was transported to VCU Medical Center and recovered from her injuries.

1982 · Suffolk, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Rodolfo Feliz Guillen

The victim, Rodolfo Felix Guillen, was an administrator with the Virginia Department of Corrections who arrived at his office just prior to 7:30 a.m. on the day of his death. The offender apparently shot the victim in his office at least once and then multiple times in the hallway, where the victim died. There were no signs of forced entry into the building. Although the victim and suspect were alone at the office…

1967 · Verona, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roger Crowder Sr.

Roger L. Crowder Sr. was murdered at a gas station in Verona, Virginia on December 22, 1967. Anyone with information about Mr. Crowder or this case is asked to submit a tip through this database or contact the Augusta County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at 540-245-5333.

2018 · Culpeper, VirginiaUnsolved

Killing of Roger “RaRa” Edward Davis Jr.

On the night of March 5 into the early morning of March 6, Roger left work at Cintas in the Town of Culpeper, where he was employed on the overnight shift as a certified washroom operator. He then traveled to the Shanktown Road area, where he was known to visit family and friends. While in the 15000 block of Shanktown Road, Roger was shot while inside his vehicle. Following the shooting, Roger was driven by friends…