Jose Cid was 30 when he was killed in Hyattsville, Maryland, on December 16, 2006. Authorities described his death as a violent homicide; he sustained multiple injuries in what investigators called a vicious attack.

Detectives’ work linked the killing to gang activity in the area. Several people were identified as persons of interest, and investigators eventually arrested a suspect with known ties to MS-13. Court testimony and documents introduced at trial detailed the attack, and the defendant was convicted and given a substantial prison sentence.

The case highlighted the problem of gang violence in the community. If anyone knew Jose Cid, saw activity around Hyattsville on or shortly before December 16, 2006, or has information that could add to the record, please come forward.