People that police, prosecutors or other officials have publicly named as a person of interest, a suspect, or wanted in connection with an open homicide case. Every entry is checked against news sources, and is removed as soon as a case moves on to an arrest, a court outcome or the person being cleared.
The Greenfield Police Department named Juan Manuel Tapia as a primary suspect in the killing of Fabian Alvarado.
VictimFabian AlvaradoView case →Authorities named Daniel Cruz as a person of interest in the murder of Michael Boyd. Houston police actively sought Cruz in connection with Boyd's death.
VictimMichael BoydView case →
Investigators identified Miguel Gallardo as a person of interest following the release of surveillance video.
VictimFrancisco SanchezView case →
The Beaumont Police Department identified Oscar Nava Lopez as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Dominique Reed.
VictimDominique ReedView case →Police identified Melvin Williams, a 37-year-old homeless man, as a person of interest in connection with Tyler Le's death and appealed for help locating him for questioning.
VictimTyler LeeView case →
In November 2021, the New Orleans Police Department publicly identified Joyce Whitfield as a person of interest in the murder of Bruce Cucchiara. Investigators reported Cucchiara's cell phone was found in her possession weeks after the crime.
VictimBruce CucchiaraView case →
In November 2021, the New Orleans Police Department publicly identified Richard Chambers as a person of interest in the murder of Bruce Cucchiara.
VictimBruce CucchiaraView case →
Durham police identified Babak Ghanad as a suspect and issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant charging him with first-degree murder in Margarita Shumakova's death. Investigators believe he fled the country shortly after the killing.
VictimMargarita ShumakovaView case →
Police named Antoine Evans as a second person of interest who might have information concerning King's death.
VictimWyatt KingView case →
Investigators identified Steven Rebert as the prime suspect and primary person of interest in Bill Fickel's murder, though no charges have been filed.
VictimBill FickelView case →Authorities identified Pablo Hernandez Silverio as the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of Jaysiei Dantory. Police issued warnings describing him as armed and dangerous while searching for his whereabouts.
Authorities identified a man known by the street name 'Little Mike' as the primary person of interest in the murder of William Sircy. No arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
VictimWilliam SircyView case →Investigators implicated LeQuan Rock as the person who orchestrated the murder-for-hire plot that led to Alycia McKinnon's death.
VictimAlycia Nichelle McKinnonView case →Detectives identified Felipe Jesus Buelna as a suspect allegedly involved in the robbery and murder, issuing an arrest warrant for first-degree murder. He has remained at large.
VictimNicolas Ferrel-IbarraView case →
Law enforcement identified Anthony Nicodemo, a reputed mob soldier, as a prime suspect in the murder.
VictimJohn Johnny Gongs CasasantoView case →Law enforcement officials identified Jose Manuel Romero as a suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with the homicide. Police continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts.
VictimCutberto Paredes NavaView case →Investigators identified Manuel Jesus Bueno as the primary suspect in the murder of Alfonso Pimentel. Authorities offered a reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction as his whereabouts remained unknown.
Joey Merlino was suspected of orchestrating the murder of Michael Brennan as part of an investigation into organized crime, though he was never formally charged.
VictimMichael Mikey Ice BrennanView case →
Samuel Little was identified as the suspect in Jolanda Jones's death after confessing to her killing in October 2018. Investigators and prosecutors reviewed his statements and evidence to corroborate his claims.
VictimJolanda JonesView case →
Authorities initially considered Samuel Legg III, the victim's stepfather, a person of interest and have recently reopened the case focusing on his potential involvement. Investigators are revisiting the case to determine if formal charges can be filed.
VictimAngela HicksView case →
Authorities named Arturo Ochoa Sanchez as the primary suspect in 1995, issuing a one-million-dollar murder warrant for his arrest. He was deported in 1990 and remains at large.
VictimTamara MoatsView case →David Morton was identified as one of the main suspects in Teal Pittington's murder. Investigators questioned him regarding the case.
VictimTeal PittingtonView case →David Russell Buttel was identified by investigators as the prime suspect in the disappearance and presumed murder of Keith Robert Anderson. No arrests have ever been made in the case.
VictimKeith Robert AndersonView case →
Investigators and amateur sleuths suspected serial killer Randy Kraft might have been involved due to similarities in the victim's death and circumstances. However, no direct evidence has confirmed a link, and the case remains unsolved.
VictimRandy David HortonView case →
