Cold Case Files2000-2010

 

Austin Renshaw

Age: 22

 

Austin Renshaw was last seen October 27, 2003. He lived in the Cherokee Bay community in the Maple Valley area. The circumstances of his disappearance have lead investigators to believe that he had been murdered. Austin’s car was later found abandoned in the SeaTac area.

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7530.

Donald Delaney 5’10 / 225 lbsBrown eyes

  Donald Delaney was reported missing by his brother after he had not been seen or heard from since the first week of November 2003. He was living in the Shoreline area and is legally blind, but sees well enough to get around.  Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Donald Delaney is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-7530.

Michael Ervin

In June of 2004, Michael Ervin and other occupants were in a Chevy Tahoe at the Empire Terrace Apartments in the Skyway area of Renton. They were likely waiting to meet other people when several shots were fired at the Tahoe, killing Ervin.

Anyone with information on Michael Ervin’s death is asked to call Det. Jim Allen of the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7818.

Iulian Florin DunaAge: 27Eyes- Brown, Hair- BrownHeight- 6’3, Weight- 175lbs

Iulian Florin Duna was a Romanian artist visiting the United States looking for work. On March 3, 2006, Iulian was invited by friends to attend a party near his home in Auburn, but choose not to because he had to get up and go to his construction job at 5:00am the next morning.

He was not seen from again. He took with him a bike, a black back pack, an Ipod and some cash (less than $50). All of his other belongings were left behind. Anyone with information on Iulian Florin Duna’s disappearance is asked to call Det. Scott Tompkins of the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7810.

Van Veth

Age: 22

 

Van Veth was killed during a drive-by shooting in the White Center area of Seattle on March 11, 2006.

Anyone with information on the death of Van Veth is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7818

Cold Case Files1990-2000

Deborah WimsAge: 32

Black FemaleBrown hair/brown eyes

 Deborah Wims was last seen on October 25, 1990 in the SeaTac area. Her abandoned car was later found at S. 216th St/Pacific Hwy S.  She was last seen wearing a green bomber jacket and jeans. Anyone with information on the disappearance of Deborah Wims is asked to call Det. Jim Allen of the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206/205-7818.

 

Jose Bautista (aka Jaime Velasques) At approx. 0643 hours on Saturday morning May 25th, 1991, Jose Bautista’s 1980 Plymouth pickup was found in the South 188th Street, eastbound runway tunnel, crashed into the guardrail. Jose was found shot to death in the driver’s seat. He was belted in and was the only person found in the vehicle.  Jose Bautista was also known to go by the name of Jaime Gonzalez Velasquez.  Anyone with information about the death of Jose Bautista is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

 

Nancy GreenAge: 23

5’5, 120 lbsBrown hair, hazel eyes

 Nancy Green was last seen leaving her home on January 21, 1992 and was on her way to a Covington Drug Store. Her purse was found at Lake Sawyer boat launch later that evening and her body was found in Lake Sawyer on February 7th, 1992.  She was last seen wearing light blue jeans, a dark hooded Notre Dame sweatshirt and white boots.  Anyone with information about the death of Nancy Green is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Clark Carlos Clark Carlos was a drifter who traveled back and forth between CA and his mother’s home in the North Bend area of Washington. On February 14, 1995, about 2.8 miles north of Ernie’s Grove Road, on the North Ford Road SE, Clark’s remains were found by a crew that was expanding a logging road. After Clark was identified, Detectives learned that he had last spoken with his girlfriend in California on or about January 12th, 1995. He told her that he was ‘in trouble” and to come up to the Des Moines area along Pacific Highway South and pick him up. He told her to call him when she was in the area and he would direct her to where he was. His girlfriend said she left for Washington State and arrived the next day; she called Clark’s phone when she arrived in the Des Moines area, but received no answer and did not see Clark again.

Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad.Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7878

Kenny RufferAge: 26

 On November 27, 1995, Kenny Ruffer was found shot to death in his vehicle in the 200 block of SW 97th Pl in the White Center area. He was known to be living a high-risk lifestyle.  Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810

Jennifer Denaeyer 

On January 1, 1996, Jennifer Denaeyer was reported missing to Seattle Police.  On February 13, 1996, her remains were found 7 miles south of the city of Shelton on Hwy 3. Her cause of death was homicidal violence.  Jennifer Denaeyer lived a high-risk lifestyle and frequented Aurora Ave N.  Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins at 206-205-7810.

Nikola SavovAge: 30

 Nikola Savov’s body was found on March 4th, 1997 at Twin Ponds Park, (NE 155 & 1st NE) in the city of Shoreline.  It appears the night before multiple gunshots were heard coming from the park, by residents who live in the area. These gunshots happened between approx. 9:45 and 10:30pm on March 3rd, 1997.  Nikola was last seen leaving his parent’s residence around 9:30pm on March 3rd, 1997. He had received a telephone call and left shortly after.  He regularly used the Metro bus stop at North 185th & Meridian and was known to be living a high-risk lifestyle.  Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad.Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810.

Gerald Morton Gerald Morton was found shot to death in the parking lot of his apartment complex at 11617 Ambaum Blvd SW on March 14th, 1999. Mr. Morton appears to have gotten into a confrontation with a prowler in the parking lot. Anyone with information about the death of Gerald Morton is asked to please contact the King County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins at 206-205-7810

Cold Case Files1980-90

Name: Margaret Earle Margaret Earle was found shot to death on a North Bend roadway on July 10th, 1980.

She was from the Portland, Oregon area.  Anyone with information regarding the death of Margaret Earle is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-7530.

Name: Mary McKay Mary McKay was found dead in her home at 44639 SE 145th St in North Bend on June 5th, 1980. Her house had also been set on fire in an attempt to cover up her murder.  Anyone with information regarding the death of Mary McKay is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-7530.

Louise Sanders 

Height: 5’4, Weight: 130 lbs

Hair Color: Brown, Eye Color: Blue

 

Louise Sanders’ last documented contact was when she was released from King County Jail on February 7th, 1981. At the time she was living a high-risk lifestyle in the Seattle area. Her whereabouts are unknown.

 

If you have any information regarding Louise Sanders’ disappearance, please call the King County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Squad at (206) 296-7530. 

Name: David Finch David Finch was found murdered near the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks in Skykomish on March 5, 1981. He was from the White Center/Highpoint area.  Anyone with information regarding the death of David Finch is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-7530.

Diana Munyon5’4 / 105 lbs

Brown hair / brown eyes

Diana Munyon was a 16 yr old female reported missing from Long Beach, CA in May 1982. She was living a high-risk lifestyle and known to frequent truck stops. There were sightings of her in Mesquite, Texas and later in Fontana, California.

Anyone with information on the disappearance of Diana Munyon is asked to please contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7530.

Name: Frank PriestlyAge: 81

 Frank Priestly was 81 years old at the time he was murdered. He lived alone in the Skyway area of Seattle. He was retired, and an avid coin collector who traded and sold coins, plates and sculptures, usually through newspaper advertisements and from his home.  On the afternoon of February 5th, 1982 at approx. 1930 hours Frank Priestly had a scheduled appointment to show coins to a perspective buyer. He declined to go to dinner with his son in order to keep this appointment. They returned to his home around 2230 hours to find the home ransacked and Priestly severely beaten. After being transported to the hospital he was pronounced dead on the morning of the 6th. A large amount of coins appeared to have been taken from the victim’s home.  Detective Contact Information: Detective Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810

Larry & Elizabeth Jensen Larry and Elizabeth Jensen were found on August 20th, 1983 in a gravel pit near the 30900 block of SE 348th Street.  They were likely living on the East Hill in Kent at the time they disappeared and were believed to have ties to the “Zudmen” Motorcycle Club.  If anyone has information on this case please contact Detective Scott Tompkins at 206-205-7810.

William McMahon William McMahon was found shot to death in his vehicle near the intersection of NE 90th Street and 128th Avenue NE on the morning of March 24th, 1984.  He was a known cocaine dealer and was employed at General Disposal. Follow-up revealed that McMahon was shot sometime between 1800-2000 hours on March 23rd.  Detective Contact Information: Detective Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810 .

Rex Parsons 

Rex Parsons was a Phoenix businessman who was in Seattle for business purposes on the weekend of August 24, 1984. His body was found in 1985 off I-90 in the North Bend area.  Detectives feel Parsons’ murder was set up by people involved in the local strip club industry, whom felt Parsons was informing on them.  Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810

Name: Pollyanne CarterAge: 15

5’5 / 120 lbsBrown hair / Blue eyes

Pollyanne Carter was reported missing by her mother on October 29, 1984 from Tacoma. Her mother said that Pollyanne did not return home from school on the day she was last seen, and may not have attended school at all that day. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Pollyanne Carter is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7530.

Keith Moulaison Keith Moulaison was reported missing on July 12, 1985 from the Redmond area.  His dark blue 1966 Chevy truck was found at the intersection of Woodinville/Duvall Rd & the West Snoqualmie Valley River Rd the same day. The driver’s door was locked, but the window was rolled down.  Keith Moulaison’s remains were later found in the same area on September 24th, 1985.  Anyone with information on the death of Keith Moulaison is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-7530.

Michael FullertonAge: 26

6’2 / 195 lbsBlonde hair / Blue eyes

 Michael Fullerton has also been known by Michael J. Bammer, Michael F. Fuller, Michael J. Franklin, and Michael J. Nelson. The last verifiable contact with Mr. Fullerton was in Seattle on September 30, 1986. Michael lived in Burien, but his car was recovered in Seattle.

If you have any information regarding Michael Fullerton's disappearance, please call the King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-7530.  

White 1977 Monte Carlo

Name: Doris MulhernAge: 21

White female 4’11, 105 lbs

Auburn hair and hazel eyes   Doris Mulhern was last seen on March 12, 1987 at the Stevenson Motel at 33330 Pacific Hwy South. She was known to have lived a very high risk life-style including prostitution.  She was last seen wearing a Black leather jacket, blue jeans with “baby” stitched in pink on a back pocket, and white tennis shoes.  She also has very distinctive burn scars on her neck, chest, stomach and arms.  Anyone with information about the disappearance of Doris Mulhern is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit.  Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen at 206-205-7818 

Rose Marie Kurran ( AKA: Goocher)Age: 16

 Rose Kurran was 16 years old when she left her home in Lynnwood on Wednesday August 26th, 1987, leaving a note for her mother saying that she was going to the “south end”. She was seen later that evening at Lucky’s Used Trucks in Tukwila, and the next afternoon (Thursday) by a former teacher in the South end. She had history of leading a high risk lifestyle and frequented Pacific Highway South in Tukwila/SeaTac.   Her body was found on Monday, 08-31-1987 in the 18900 block of Military Road South.  Anyone with information on the death of Rose Kurran is asked to call the Cold Case Squad.Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

 

Alexis Owens 

5’2 / 150 lbs

Blonde hair / Blue eyes

 

Alexis Owens was last seen on April 15th, 1987 in Port Orchard, WA. She lived a high-risk lifestyle and had ties to Port Orchard, Bremerton and Tacoma. She has a distinguishing mole on her right cheek.

 

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Alexis Owens is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-7530.

Joseph Mussell Age: 43

 Joseph Mussell lived in the town of Skykomish.  On the night of his death he was last seen drinking and playing cribbage peacefully at the Whistle Post Tavern in Skykomish. He was then later struck by a west bound train at 0228 hours on July 10th, 1988. Evidence suggests he was killed and his body then placed on the train tracks.  Anyone with information on the death of Joseph Mussell is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office.  Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810 

Kimberly DeLange15 years old

 Kimberly DeLange was 15 years old when she disappeared on July 22nd, 1988. She was last seen at a about 11:00 pm at a video arcade in the “Hi-Ho” shopping center in Puyallup, a place she frequented and was known to staff. She was seen wearing a red jumpsuit.  Her body was discovered on 08-21-1988 on a Weyerhauser logging road near Mud Mountain Dam, east of Enumclaw.  Anyone with information about the death of Kimberly DeLange is asked to please contact the Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

 

Max Oscar SchoneAge: 81

 On 06/25/88, Max Schone (age 81) was hiking in the Eagle Creek Drainage (Skykomish) with his friend and fishing partner. As the two were hiking to the lake, Max stayed behind on the trial to talk to “some local firemen who were hiking in the area.” His friend continued up the trial to the destination lake. When Max didn’t arrive within 30-45 minutes, his friend went back down the trail looking for him. When Max was not found, he was reported missing to police.  Max was described as being in excellent physical health; swimming daily in cold water and Folk Dancing at night. He was an avid hiker and high county lake fisherman. An extensive search was started, but nothing was ever found. On 10/05/88 his attorney had him declared legally dead in King County Superior Court. He was last seen wearing brown pants, a blue vest, shirt, blue baseball hat, and buckled galoshes, size 9-1/2.  Anyone with information about the disappearance of Max Schone is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

 

Cold Case Files1970-80

Pamela Burrows

 Height: 5’4, Weight: 150lbs

Hair Color: Brown, Eye Color: Blue, Race: White

 

Pamela Burrows’ last contact with her family was in the early 1970’s. She may have been living in either King or Pierce County and had been dating someone by the name of ‘Jocko’. She may also have been going by the aliases of Pamela Hatley or Penny Hatley.

 

Anyone with information on the disappearance of Pamela Burrows is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7530.

Sallie Signani

 

Sallie Signani was last seen in June 1973 after she did not show up for work at the Standard Service Tire Company in Renton. She has not been heard from since.

 

Anyone with information on the disappearance of Sallie Signani is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office (206) 296-7530.

Name: Brenda BakerAge: 14

 14-year-old Brenda Joy Baker lived in the Maple Valley Area. She was hitchhiking from Maple Valley to Fort Lewis, but was last seen hitchhiking in the Puyallup area on May 27th 1974. She was wearing a brown corduroy jacket, red bell bottom pants, and a red blouse.  Her body was found on June 17th, 1974 in the very northeast corner of Millersylvania State Park in Thurston County.  Anyone with information on the death of Brenda Baker is asked to call the Cold Case Squad. Detective Contact Information: Det. Scott Tompkins 206-205-7810

Lorelee Lhotka 

Height: 5’3, Weight: 120 lbs

Hair Color: Brown, Eye Color: Brown

 

Lorelee Lhotka left her home at 235 SW 97th Place on February 1, 1975 for a doctor’s appointment and has not been seen from since. She left behind a newborn daughter.

 

Anyone with information on Lorelee Lhotka ‘s disappearance is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad at 206-205-7530.

Cherry GreenmanAge- 20, Height- 5’7, Weight- 135Hair – Brown, Eyes- Blue Cherry Greenman stayed in periodic contact with her family until September of 1976. Upon her release from the Douglas County Jail in Waterville, WA, she was never heard from again.  Anyone with information on Cherry Greenman’s disappearance is asked to call Det. Jim Allen of the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7887.

Myrna Stone

 

Height: 5’3, Weight:140 lbs

Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Brown, Race: White

 

Myrna Stone never returned home from work on June 2nd, 1977. Her vehicle was later found at the Taco Time at N 145th & Aurora Ave N, with her keys and purse inside.

 

She may also have been known by the name of Myrna Bergstrom.

 

Anyone with information on the disappearance of Myrna Stone is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-205-7530.

Name: Billy WillsAge: 51

 On Feburary 15, 1977, Billy Wills interrupted a daytime burglary at his home in the Cottage Lake area of Woodinville. He called 911, but struggled with the suspect(s) before he could relay much information. He was shot to death before police could arrive.  Detective Contact Information: King County Major Crimes, Cold Case Squad 206-296-7530

David Sampson David Sampson went missing in March 1977 from the University of Washington. His interests included botany, alpine survival hiking and environmental concerns.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark blue or green ski jacket, medium height hiking boots, and was carrying a green backpack and a light blue sleeping bag. His belongings included extensive survival gear, a Bible and other religious materials. He may have had no funds or identification.  Anyone with information on the disappearance of David Sampson is asked to call the King County Cold Case Squad at 206-205-7530.

Charles Patterson Charles Patterson was working the graveyard shift as a clerk at the 7-11 located at 836 NE 185th in Shoreline the night of October 4th-5th, 1977 when he was shot to death in an apparent robbery. Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad.Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

Name: Arlene RobertsAge: 81

 Arlene Roberts lived alone in her trailer in Skyway. Her neighbors did a welfare check on her and found her trailer ransacked. They called police who entered the trailer and found the victim dead in her bedroom on 10/27/1978.  Anyone with information regarding Arlene Roberts murder, please call the King County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit at 206-205-7810.

Name: Barbara Annette McClure (Anderson)Age: 24, Blue eyes; dark brown hair, 5’5” tall; 120 lbs.

 Barbara McClure was last seen walking home from the Fandango Disco inside the Sir Loin Inn at the Lake Forest Park Shopping Center on November 2, 1978.She had arrived at the disco with a co-worker and they met other friends there. Witnesses reported that Barbara had a verbal argument with her co-worker and she said that she would walk home. She ended up walking home, despite her friends trying to give her a ride. She was last seen by a friend walking in the 16500 block of Bothell Way NE walking toward her residence, which was about five miles away in Seattle. Barbara was reported missing the next day by her roommate. On 11/08/1978 her driver’s license was found near the intersection of I-5 and I-405. She was last seen wearing rust colored corduroy pants; wide striped rust & green blouse; short black leather jacket; tan mid-calf boots with 2” heel and a brown cloth purse with shoulder strap. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Barbara McClure is asked to contact the King County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887

Name: Randy JonesAge: 21

 Randy Jones was 21 years old at the time of his death. He was living in Tacoma and had been employed as a west coast truck driver with “Coastal Trucking” since May of 1978.  Jones was last seen in Tacoma after he dropped off a friend around midnight on December 8th, 1978. His remains were later found near the Mud Mountain area of Enumclaw on December 30th, 1978. Anyone with information relating to the death of Randy Jones is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad at 206-296-7530.

Name: Andria BaileyAge: 16

5’5 / 110 lbsBrown hair / brown eyes

Andria Bailey was 16 years old when she went missing walking home from a party in the Spanaway area on October 29, 1979. She has not been heard from since.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Andria Bailey is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad at 206-296-7530

Cold Case Files1960-70

Name: Jane MyersAge: 40

Jane Myers was found murdered in her home at 1802 SW 146th St in Burien on November 16, 1962, between the hours of 3:45pm – 4:30pm. She had no known enemies and no motive for her death has been established.

Anyone with information regarding the death of Jane Myers is asked to please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-7530.

Name: Verla WinterAge: 29 

 Verla Winter was reported missing by her husband on October 21, 1968. He said that she left during the night of October 13, 1968 after an argument, but hasn’t been heard from since. She left behind two young children. Her family reported that they had frequent contact with the victim via the phone and mail prior to her disappearance, but since then all contact has ceased. Anyone with information is asked to call the King County Sheriff’s Cold Case Squad.Detective Contact Information: Det. Jim Allen 206-205-7887