Who Killed Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath?

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Escondido Police Department’s Cold Case Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 30-year-old Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath.

On Halloween night, October 31, 1995, at 10:20 p.m., Phoutone “Taun” Lothirath was shot multiple times in the chest and back. This occurred at Lothirath’s residence, 1228 S. Upas Street, Escondido, CA.

The suspect posed as a trick-or-treater, by knocking on the residence door. Lothirath’s 10-year-old son, Eddy, answered the door. As Eddy turned around to get candy from the table, the suspect entered the residence, ordered Eddy to the back of the house and murdered Lothirath. The suspect wore a bandana partially covering his face.

The suspect fled the residence courtyard and was seen by a witness running to the alley. A dark blue or black import vehicle, similar to a Toyota, was observed leaving the alley directly after the shooting.

Evidence collected at the scene indicated two guns were used, one to murder Lothirath and a second to shoot into the residence from outside the front window. This could point to a second suspect being present during the murder. Further investigation suggested the suspect was probably known to Lothirath.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the Escondido Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (760) 839-4974 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Suzanne Baeder at (760) 839-4984 or

  email at sbaeder@escondido.org .

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531- 1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov .

Who Killed Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro?

UP TO $1000

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 29 year-old Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro.

On June 13, 1973, at approximately 11:20 a.m., fishermen found the body of an unidentified female in the San Diego Bay between Laurel Street and the US Coast Guard Station. The woman’s body had been dismembered and placed into an orange suitcase and several plastic bags. For decades following her discovery, the female remained unidentified, but local investigators continued to devote efforts to solving the case. In 2020, the remains were exhumed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office to attempt to identify the victim through DNA.

With financial assistance from NaMus (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), a private, forensic biotechnology company, Othram, was able to develop a DNA profile from the exhumed remains. Ultimately, this profile led to the identification of the victim as Arminda Grangela Rodrigues da Silva Ribeiro. Ribeiro would have been 29 years old at the time of her death.

Investigators have learned Ribeiro was born in Portugal. Her family emigrated to the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey, which is home to a large Portuguese community. Ribeiro was married and had two children. She still has family in the Newark, New Jersey, area.

Investigators also learned that she worked at a trailer fabrication company in Newark at the time of her disappearance. It is unknown what connection Ribeiro may have had to San Diego. Police are seeking assistance in identifying the company she worked for in Newark, any potential connections she had to San Diego, or any information that might help investigators determine what happened to Ribeiro.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531- 1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Two Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Luis Alberto Arroyo

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 38-year-old Luis Alberto Arroyo.

On July 26, 2021, at 2:14 a.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a report of possible gunshots in the Emerald Hills area. As patrol officers began checking the area, a man (later identified as Luis Alberto Arroyo) was found in the parking lot of Emerald Hills Park with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper body. Officers began administering first aid and eventually performed CPR. San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on scene and transported Arroyo to a local hospital. Unfortunately, Arroyo did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Investigators from the San Diego Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene. Investigators are still trying to determine what led to the shooting and are still in the process of looking for witnesses and information regarding the shooting.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Stephen Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at sshebloski@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Jamie Peters Cold Case

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the El Cajon Police Department’s Cold Case Unit continue to look for leads to help locate 19-year-old James Ronald Peters (Jamie).

Jamie Peters was last seen by his mother on September 2, 1988. Jamie had moved in with a roommate in El Cajon. His roommate denied any knowledge of Jamie’s whereabouts and said he left the apartment and didn’t say where he was going.

Three months later Jamie’s 1970 green Volkswagen bug was found abandoned on Mussey Grade Road in Ramona. His car had been stripped and vandalized. Jamie has not made contact with anyone and/or his remains have never been discovered.

Please copy and paste the link below into your internet browser to view a video statement from Jamie's sister (Kamryn Peters).

*** https://youtu.be/W3-9VKeq-eg ***

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jamie Peters is asked to call the El Cajon Police Department’s Cold Case Unit at (619) 593-5774 or email coldcase@elcajon.gov. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to El Cajon Police Department's Investigations Division Lieutenant Keith MacArthur at (619) 593-3320 or email at kmacarthur@elcajon.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .

One Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of 15-Year-Old Devin Griffiths

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Chula Vista Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 15-year-old Devin Griffiths.

On Friday, January 31, 2020, at about 10:30 p.m., a birthday party was held in the 900 block of Maria Way in Chula Vista. Per partygoers, an argument between two teenagers turned into a physical fight that moved out to the street.

At one point during the fight, 15-year-old Devin, who was not initially in the argument, was seen trying to help a friend being attacked by several young men. When Devin jumped in, he was stabbed multiple times in his upper body. Devin stumbled away and fell to the ground. The suspect group fled immediately in at least two unknown vehicles. Upon the Chula Vista Police Department receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls, officers and medics responded to the scene. Officers detained and interviewed several partygoers who provided limited information about the incident and suspects. Two arrests were made unrelated to the stabbing itself. Devin was bleeding and unconscious when officers arrived. He was transported to UCSD Medical Center with critical injuries. On Sunday, February 16th, in the early morning, Devin succumbed to his injuries and passed away with his family at his side. Devin had just turned 15 in November.

From the time of the incident, investigators have been attempting to contact all attendees of the party in hopes of gathering information that will help identify the suspects involved in the stabbing. The suspect group is believed to have consisted of eight to fifteen people, mostly young men but also women. All were described as either Hispanic or White, between the ages of 17-20.

The Chula Vista Police Department is asking for anyone who attended the party who has not been contacted by investigators, to call and provide a statement. Investigators also believe there is a likelihood witnesses would have used their cell phones to record the fight. CVPD is asking anyone with information, video of the incident or working exterior cameras around the 900 block of Maria Way to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5074 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send an anonymous web or mobile app tip. Crime stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lt. Miriam Foxx at (619) 585-5670 or email at mfoxx@chulavistapd.org .

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .

One-Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of 12-Year-Old Angel Gaspar

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 12-year-old Angel Gaspar.

On November 25, 2021, at 9:37 p.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to an injured person call at 7426 Cahill Drive. Upon arrival, medics were already performing first aid on a 12-year old male later identified as Angel Gaspar. While medics were performing life-saving measures, it was determined Angel had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body. Angel was transported to UCSD Hospital but did not survive his injuries. San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the location and are still investigating the incident.

Through this investigation, it was determined Angel sustained the gunshot wound while he was in the enclosed backyard of the residence. The bullet came from east of the location and went through the backyard fence before striking Angel. Angel was a completely innocent victim, fatally struck by a stray bullet.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Unsolved Murder of Gilbert Lee Johnson

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspect responsible for the murder of 44-year-old Gilbert Lee Johnson.

On November 25, 2020, at 7:42 p.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received multiple 911 calls of gunshots heard in the area of Varney Drive and Leaf Terrace Court in the Alta Vista area of San Diego. When patrol officers and paramedics arrived on scene, they found a male (later identified as Gilbert Lee Johnson) slumped over in a vehicle who had sustained at least one apparent gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to a local hospital for treatment but unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Investigators from the San Diego Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene to handle the investigation. Based on the initial information, it appears Johnson was in the area talking to an acquaintance when another vehicle pulled up near him. An unknown suspect got out of his vehicle and fired several rounds at Johnson. The suspect then got back into his vehicle and drove away.

Suspect’s Description:

The suspect is described as an unknown race male, wearing all dark clothing. He was driving an older model white 4-door BMW sedan that has black mirrors and a moon/sunroof. The suspect was last seen driving away westbound on Varney Drive.

Anyone with information about this murder should call the SDPD Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the CrimeStoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Steve Shebloski at (619) 531-2275 or email at Sshebloski@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at Marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .

Eight Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Vaafuti Togiailua

UP TO $1000 Reward

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit and the Togiailua family are asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of Vaafuti Togiailua.

On November 5, 2014, at 6:40 a.m., Vaafuti Togiailua was shot in the 900 block of 26th Street in Golden Hill. He died several days later as a result of the shooting. The case remains unsolved. The San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit is looking for anyone with information to help solve this murder.

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Unsolved Murder of Miguel Castro

UP TO $10,000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Escondido Police Department’s Crimes of Violence Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Miguel Castro which occurred nearly 23 years ago.

On January 31, 2000, at about 10:20 p.m., Miguel Castro was shot and killed while standing with a small group of teens in front of an apartment complex located at 451 E. Mission Avenue, in Escondido. Witnesses reported seeing a white 4-door Honda or Toyota at the corner of Hickory Avenue and Mission Avenue with three to four suspects inside the vehicle. Gun shots fired from the occupant(s) struck Miguel and one other male.

Crime Stoppers along with the City of Escondido and the family of Miguel Castro are offering a combined $10,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this case.

Victim: Miguel Castro

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the Escondido Police Department’s Tipline at (760) 743-8477, visit the Online Tip Form at https://www.police.escondido.org/ or Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Suzanne Baeder at (760) 839-4444.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org .

18 Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of Salvador Mercado

$10,000 Reward Offered 

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are continuing to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of Salvador Mercado in the Palm City area of San Diego. 

On Saturday, November 16, 2003, at approximately midnight, 25-year-old Salvador Mercado was stabbed in the 800 block of Harris Avenue, where a house party had just broken up. He later died at a hospital as a result of his injuries. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to look for eyewitnesses to this crime or anyone with information about the suspect responsible for this murder. 

***Please see the below link to view a SDPD Cold Case Unit video.*** 

https://youtu.be/o1aBaSfUqoE 

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward along with a $9,000 reward from Salvador’s family to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellJ@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or marcial.lopez.@sdsheriff.org .

Unsolved Homicide of Nicole Weis

UP TO $1000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of Nicole Weis, which occurred nearly 22 years ago. 

On January 24, 2000, the San Diego Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the parking lot of the College Avenue Baptist Church at 4747 College Avenue, in San Diego. Firefighters found a female, wrapped in cardboard secured with a rope, burning in the lot. The victim died from her injuries. 

Up until last year, investigators were unable to identify the victim. In 2020, investigators working with Investigative Genetic Genealogy were able to identify the victim as 21-year-old Nicole Weis. Investigators are asking if anyone knew Nicole to please contact them. 

***A link to view a video produced by the San Diego Police Department’s Media Services Unit working in conjunction with the Cold Case Unit about this case can be found below.*** 

https://youtu.be/FokpXoConcA 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Judson Campbell at (619) 533-5752 or email at campbellj@pd.sandiego.gov.

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.

Who Killed Damien Feliz?

UP TO $1000 REWARD

VICTIM: Damien Feliz

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Damien Feliz. 

On August 28, 2019, at approximately 10:32 p.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to the north alley of 5200 Ogden Street, in the City Heights area of San Diego. Officers arrived and found a juvenile, later identified as Damien Feliz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. San Diego Fire-Rescue also responded to the location and transported Feliz to the hospital. Unfortunately Feliz succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. While several possible witnesses have been interviewed, the exact details of this case are still unknown. 

The unknown suspect ran to an awaiting older model 4-door vehicle and fled the scene. 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

Two Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Homicide of Mario Bullard

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 35-year-old Mario “Tony” Bullard. 

On May 21, 2019, at approximately 2:52 a.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 6200 block of Holabird Street, in the Grantville area of San Diego. Officers arrived within two minutes of receiving the radio call and found a male, later identified as Mario “Tony” Bullard laying down in the street. Bullard was suffering from at least one apparent gunshot wound. San Diego Fire-Rescue also responded to the location however, Bullard succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. 

Suspect’s Description: 

The suspect is described as a light skinned male, unknown age, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white logo on the front, black pants, backpack, and was last seen running westbound on Vandever Avenue towards Mission Gorge Road. 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

Scripps Ranch Cold Case Homicide

$1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 24-year-old Joseph William Bonno. 

On November 17, 1992, just after 10:30 p.m., the San Diego Police Department received a call of a man found shot in the parking lot of 10940 Scripps Ranch Boulevard. When police officers arrived, they found the victim (later identified as Joseph William Bonno) lying on the ground and had suffered a gunshot wound to his chest. Paramedics responded, but Bonno was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and began investigating the incident. Detectives learned that Bonno, who lived in the apartment complex, was taking out the trash when he was shot. It appeared Bonno may have been checking on his vehicle when he was confronted by the suspect(s). Bonno was found by his vehicle with a trash bag nearby. 

Suspect(s) Description: 

Witnesses reported seeing a small, dark colored coupe style vehicle driving through the parking lot just before and after the shooting. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a late 80’s, 2-door Toyota Celica, and is shiny black in color. The vehicle may have had a modified muffler, which made the vehicle sound louder. There appeared to be two individuals inside the vehicle and the passenger was described as being an Asian male, 18 to 19-years-old, with black spiked hair. 

Please click on the following link to view a SDPD Cold Case Unit Video: 

https://youtu.be/guR1kuKrFmw 

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 
  

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

Who Killed Damien Feliz?

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Damien Feliz. 

On August 28, 2019, at approximately 10:32 p.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to the north alley of 5200 Ogden Street, in the City Heights area of San Diego. Officers arrived and found a juvenile, later identified as Damien Feliz suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. San Diego Fire-Rescue also responded to the location and transported Feliz to the hospital. Unfortunately Feliz succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. While several possible witnesses have been interviewed, the exact details of this case are still unknown. 

The unknown suspect ran to an awaiting older model 4-door vehicle and fled the scene. 

Anyone with information on this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org 
  

40 Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Murder of an Unidentified Victim

UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of an unidentified male victim (John Doe). 

On September 28, 1981, at about 5:00 a.m., employees at the Big Bear Super Market, located at 9905 Mira Mesa Boulevard, smelled smoke coming from the rear of the business. The employees discovered a fire inside one of the trash dumpsters near the loading dock area. When the fire was extinguished, a deceased male’s body was found inside the dumpster. 

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives were called to the scene and began investigating the incident. Detectives have been unable to determine the victim’s identity and are working with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The organization has provided investigators with an artist’s rendering of what the victim’s physical appearance was believed to be at the time of the incident. 

Please click on the following link to view a SDPD Cold Case Unit Video: 

https://youtu.be/hOSg3-nMgIM 

Anyone with information on the victim’s identity or about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

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  Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

WANTED: Kane Sablan

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Kane Thomas Sablan

DOB: 10/06/1998 (22)

White male

5’ 08” tall, 135 lbs

Brown hair, hazel eyes

Kane Thomas Sablan (22) is a local fugitive with an outstanding $100,000 warrant for robbery and possession of a loaded firearm.  He is known to frequent the South Bay area of San Diego County.

Two Year Anniversary of the Disappearance of Arnoldo Loaiza Franco

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit are continuing to ask for the public’s help in locating 50-year-old Arnoldo Loaiza Franco. 

On August 10, 2018, Arnoldo’s family reported him missing from Fallbrook. The last time Arnoldo had communication with anyone was on August 1, 2018. At the time Arnoldo went missing, he was working somewhere in Escondido or San Marcos at an avocado grove. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Arnoldo Loaiza Franco is asked to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6286 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Sheriff's Homicide Unit Sgt. Felix Santiesteban at (858) 285-6150 or email at Felix.Santiesteban@sdsheriff.org. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

One Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Homicide of Randy Taing

UP TO $1000 REWARD

Victim Randy Taing

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit are continuing to ask for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 58-year-old Randy Taing.

On April 5, 2019, at approximately 11:46 a.m., the San Diego Police Communications Center received a 911 call about a male who had been physically assaulted and burglarized while inside his own residence, which was located on the 4100 block of Ashford Street. When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered the male (later identified as Randy Taing) was not breathing. Officers began CPR until they were relieved by San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel. Taing was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Due to the nature of the incident and the injuries observed to Taing’s body, the San Diego Police Homicide Unit was called to the scene and began to investigate. Detectives discovered that Taing, who was the owner of the Rose Donuts store, was alone in his residence when one or more unknown suspects burglarized it. Detectives believe Taing was physically assaulted during the burglary and a safe was stolen during the incident.

On April 8, 2019, Randy Taing succumbed to his injuries. There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case should be directed to Lt. Matt Dobbs at (619) 531-2425 or email at mdobbs@pd.sandiego.gov. 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org. 

12 Year Anniversary of the Unsolved Homicide of Romel Velarde

$1000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers continues to work with investigators from the National City Police Department’s Homicide Unit and are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspects who murdered 16-year-old Romel Velarde 12 years ago. 

On January 19, 2007, at about 6:30 p.m., Romel Velarde was shot and killed in front of his home in the 2300 block of E. Division Street, in National City. Two unidentified males were seen running from the area. A brown colored van or SUV was seen driving away immediately after the shooting. 

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to call the National City Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 336-4472 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips. 

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Lt. Greg Seward at (619) 336-4538 or email at Gseward@nationalcityca.gov . 

• Media inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Adriana Uribe at (619) 531-1547 or email at adriana.uribe@sdsheriff.org.