Prof. Cook's research, for example, shows that from 2016 to 2020 the percentage of murders in Chicago with any type of weapon resulting in at least one arrest was just 33%. A more recent Kansas serial killer is Dennis Rader, or BTK, from Wichita. On September 3, 1977 James Perkins (33 w/m) was found deceased in the ally east of 200 S. Commerce from trauma to the head. The victims were Joseph Otero, age 38; Julie Otero, age 33; Joseph Otero Jr., age 9; Family and investigators say Winston didnt have an enemy in the world, and When she entered the home she found him deceased. Nearly 22 years ago, a hardworking father died after being shot execution style and left in a remote field. Diegos mother believes there are plenty of people who can. "I turned 18 and I was starting to want to go check stuff out and hang out with people, you know," Larry says. May 21: Antrese Bland, 21, and her unborn child were shot and killed by Bland's boyfriend, 24-year-old Aris Brown, before he turned the gun on himself. WebJan. In 2020, there were 100 murders in Kansas, which evens out to about 3.4 for every 100,000 people living there. Eaton Tap Room at 804 E. Douglas. Few leads, few witnesses, but investigators believe there are people who know who killed him. There have. July 16 (unsolved):Arthur Goebel, 66, was killed in a shooting at Lamp Lighter Mobile Home Park. Police in surrounding states such as Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas also investigated cold cases that fit Rader's pattern to some extent. And so does his murdered cousin's son, Kiah, now 12 who was super tight with his dad. A 20 year old woman who was reported missing is found dead in a field three months later, and more than two decades later, her killer remains free. November 27 (unsolved): Hasan Rahman, 26, was shot to death and found in the trunk of his car, which was parked in the 7800 block of East Pagent. Factfinder 12 is revisiting a Wichita cold case as the one year mark since Abram Galvan was shot dead after attending a wedding. March 19: Michael Farrow, 17, was allegedly shot and killed by his father at their home in the 2400 block of North Minnesota. coldcase@wichita.gov. Right now, its considered a cold case. On October 2, 1989 Krista Martin (20 years old) was found beaten to death in her apartment at 506 S. Osage after having been struck in the back of the head with a blunt object. [18] Rader married Paula Dietz on May22, 1971; they had two children, Kerri and Brian. A suspect was arrested, but the case remains open. Both parents worked long hours and paid little attention to their children at home; Rader later described feeling ignored by his mother in particular and resenting her for it. [78], Forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland compiled Confession of a Serial Killer from her five-year correspondence with Rader.[82]. WebThe Wichita Police Departments cold case unit is investigating Martins murder. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Police Department is investigating the death of 44-year-old Ricky Beans, of Wichita. He's making the Honor Roll and trying to stay positive. June 1:Joseph Seabolt, 18, died following a shootingat a duplex in the 1600 block of South Emporia. what had happened. He had trauma to the head. [10], From a young age, Rader harbored sadistic sexual fantasies about torturing "trapped and helpless" women. Cold case investigation underway in Elk County, KBI seeks information on Independence man missing for two years, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. Copyright 2023 KWCH. Their young children were in the house at the time and were unharmed. Factfinder 12 sat down with investigators and family who hope someone reading this will have the answer that will bring Jennifer Wilsons killer to justice. Johnson County was rocked in 1989 when reports of three missing women made the news. Sure, its not among the ten states with the highest rates of murder per capita, but still anything below, like, top three is kind of a bummer to us. The jury later convicted Caenen of first-degree murder. NBC claimed Rader knew the interview might be televised, but this was false according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. On August 11, 1980 Eunice Gasper (47 year old female) was found deceased with a gunshot wound to the back of her head at her residence of 2111 E. Random Road. They're overworked and overwhelmed, he says. [23], Between the spring of 1974 and winter 1977, Rader killed three more women: Kathryn Bright (April4, 1974), Shirley Vian Relford (March17, 1977), and Nancy Fox (December8, 1977). Rader mentioned the interview during his sentencing statement. November 5: Nakari Moore, 19, waspaying a bill at the MetroPCS at 2811 South Hydraulic when he was shot to death, police said. On Death to Nancy", "City's 'BTK Strangler' claims he's killed 7", "BTK took body to church, says investigator", "BTK Strangler resurfaces after 25 years", "Police destroy 1,326 DNA samples taken in BTK investigation", "After 31 years and 10 deaths pieces fall in place", "How vanity and a rogue Microsoft Word document led to the capture of evil 'BTK' serial killer", "How the Cops Caught BTK: Playing to a serial killer's ego helped crack the case", "BTK Kansas Serial Killer Full BTK Story", "Policeman details capture of BTK killer", "From DNA of Family, a Tool to Make Arrests", "CNN.com Report: Daughter of BTK suspect alerted police Apr 19, 2005", "BTK Serial Killer Suspect's Charges State of Kansas v. 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Oakland detectives released security camera footage and the license plate number of the suspected get-away car. WebSW Kansas man arrested for murder in S. Wichita deadly shooting Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office says autistic teens found safe Wrongfully convicted Kansas man to get You know, because he could have got caught in the line of fire," Legaspi says. If you take out the handful of On September 8, 1979 Mary Crupper left her residence around 5pm to go to the grocery store. was suddenly silent, only to reemerge in 2004, leading to the arrest and conviction of Dennis Rader. Anabo's son is doing OK, given the circumstances, he says. A witness saw two women standing over his body, but they were gone when police arrived., On April 11, 1992 Patricia Magers the owner of the La'Bride d'Elegance bridal shop at 4613 E. Kellogg, and Patricia Smith (a bridal consultant) were shot execution-style in a back room. Every year on that day, those close to Martin decorate her grave with fresh flowers. On January 23, 1993 Antonio Magallanes was found dead in his bed at 608 W. 18th by a friend. The church he attended, his office at City Hall, and the main branch of the Park City library were also searched. [41], His final victim, Dolores E. Davis, was found on February1, 1991, at West 117th Street North and North Meridian Street in Park City. (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer tormented Sedgwick County through a series of heinous murders. Her cause of death was strangulation. By 2004, the investigation of the BTK Killer was considered a cold case. November 15: Michael Nelson, 51, was shot and killed near 31st Street South and Hydraulic. Justice hasn't been served," Legaspi says. Police said Chambers had previously gotten into a fight with another individual and was shot outside the home when he returned. "It is undermining whatever trust there is in the police. She had extensive head trauma and was being cared for by her father and her grandmother. The author of the letter claimed that he had murdered Vicki Wegerle on September16, 1986, and enclosed photographs of the crime scene and a photocopy of her driver's license, which had been stolen at the time of the crime. On December 14, 1982 34 year old Daisy Hamilton was found deceased near a pond at I-135 and 29th St North from apparent head trauma. He went to a He is currently serving 10 consecutive life sentences at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. On January 23, 1975 Eula Johnson arrived to work where 2 males were robbing The Lancer's Club at 111 W. Douglas. Mark Holley III, 18, was jailed in Smith's death. Dane Wright has pleaded guilty in the case. On November 12, 1974 Sherry Baker was located deceased in her residence of 603 N. New York with multiple stab wounds. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injury. If you take out the handful of older, "cold" cases that were solved during 2022, the clearance rate in Oakland just 27%, an analysis by the S.F. [51] When investigators drove by Rader's house, a black Jeep Cherokeethe type of vehicle seen in the Home Depot surveillance footagewas parked outside. The case also prompted an AMBER Alert for Caldwell's children, who were later found safe. Copyright 2023 NPR. From 1974 to 1991, Rader committed many incredibly brutal murders, some of which wiped out entire families. After a mother of three was murdered in 1999, it became their grandmothers mission to bring the killer to justice. He has reported on major events for the network from wars and revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa to historic wildfires and terrorist attacks in the U.S. Korva Coleman Diversity in Journalism Internship, KMUW 89.1 FM | 121 N. Mead, Ste. Retired Reno County Detective Sheldon Stewart was the lead investigator on the case. Annie is a freelance writer, content editor, and marketing whiz with a background in broadcasting and a passion for chicken nachos. The 20-year-old woman was killed inside her Wichita apartment in October of 1989. His homicide is unsolved. -lowest murder rate among states. He called the police and made a missing person's report. April 9 (unsolved): James Walker III, 31, died following ashooting in the 1200 block of South Minneapolis, near Lincoln and Hydraulic. WebSome creepy unsolved mysteries in Kansas include the terrifying saga of the Interstate 70 Killer, who murdered and dumped numerous people in places surrounding the I-70 in Have there ever been any serial killers in Kansas? July 15: Timothy Golden, 19, a tight end for the Kansas Cougars,was shot and killed at an apartment complex nearKellogg and McLean. [44] Altogether, more than 1,300DNA samples were taken and later destroyed by court order. Factfinder 12 re-examines his murder in hopes someone can help bring justice to the family he left behind. Published April 29, 2023 at 8:10 AM CDT. In front yard of Oakland's Saint Columba Catholic Church along bustling San Pablo Ave, a garden of simple, wooden, white crosses with the names and ages of the dead grows with every killing. [67] On May 3, the judge entered not guilty pleas on Rader's behalf, as Rader did not speak at his arraignment;[68] however, on June 27, the scheduled trial date, Rader changed his plea to guilty. Regularly, Laufenberg says when placing the crosses he'll find family or friends of a victim praying or just gazing in stunned silence at the lives cut short, "They'll stop and look and strike up a conversation and they mention not infrequently that the relative whose cross they're looking at, that case, hasn't been solved yet.". [52], Police found metadata embedded in a deleted Microsoft Word document that was, unknown to Rader, still stored on the floppy disk. Police said a fight led to the shooting. Killed in the street for no apparent reason, he left behind a daughter and a grieving family, and this cold case is unique in that detectives say they believe they know exactly who is responsible. After exhaustive investigations, none of these agencies discovered any further murders attributable to Rader, confirming early suspicions that Rader would have taken credit for any additional murders that he had committed. She remembers Martin as kind, artistic and quiet. Wichita man killed after KHP chase ends in crash, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens, Overland Park teen found dead at KU sorority house, Woman dies from injuries after Andover house fire, Lifeguard shortage impacting community pools across Kansas, Fundraising efforts continue for family of girl killed, mother hurt in fiery crash at Derby QT, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com, Wichita Police Departments cold case unit is investigating Martins murder. Arthur Caenen, who is said to have a long history of mental illness, deliberately hit and killed 16-year-old Jordan Palmer with his car while the teenager walked along the side of the road. As new attention falls on this cold case, Factfinder 12 sat down with the Wichita detective working the case to learn what it will take to track down this killer. He called police and reported Collier as a missing person. Police said Vasquez was sitting in a vehicle when two groups on opposite ends of the parking lot started shooting at each other. Its the name given to a man police say killed at least six people across three states in the early 90s, including two in Wichita. Goebel confronted the suspect and was shot. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. KMUW is still available on 89.1 fm. The police answered his question in a newspaper ad posted in The Wichita Eagle, saying it would be safe to use the disk. WHO KILLED TIM MCGUIGAN? Wichita police say the Factfinder 12 investigation that aired in August of 2021 sparked dozens of tips, now theyre looking for the tip that solves the case. How many murders in Kansas are there on average each year? April 28: Otto Meyer, 86, was fatally stabbedat a home in the 800 block of North Chautauqua. But the biggest one, she says, is too many people are scared to talk with and help the OPD. A homicide case from summer of 2020as cold as any unsolved case weve covered. December 9: Randy Gibson, 45, was shot while moving his belongings out of his home in the 2200 block of South Parkridge, police said. Which ones keep you up at night? what had happened. Its likely that they killed up to 20 people during their reign of terror. It's been 20 years since a double murder in Great Bend that remains unsolved to this day. 9, On However, like all states, we have seen our fair share of bad folks, including these 10 infamous Kansas serial killers and homicides that wont soon be forgotten. WebIn 2020, there were 100 murders in Kansas, which evens out to about 3.4 for every 100,000 people living there. Detectives say there was more than one victim, but one of them would die. Martins gravesite is a place McCullough frequently visits. Wichita, KS 67219 (316) 838-1212; KWCH Public Inspection File. On January 14, 1990 Candace Thomas was found unconscious on the canal route at I-135 and 1st Street. (I) love my dogs.. Instead of us hoping.". [43] Before this, it had not been definitively established that Wegerle was killed by BTK. Shakur was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, which led to his death six days later. That makes the U.S. among the worst at solving murders in the industrialized world. 2: George Kirksey, 27, and Alicia Roman, 22, were found shot to death inside a room at Wichitas Hotel at WaterWalk, 711 S. Main. Lutz does not believe Collier's death was a random crime. "Just got to keep that love with him every day, you know.". So, criminologists note, even some cities now touting modestly improved murder clearance rates, such as Chicago, are really just artificially boosting their clearance numbers through that "exceptional means" clause. Lt. Jason Stephens said a group of people were celebrating a birthday at duplex where Seabolt was shot. On October 15, 1967 James and Louise Henderson were found shot and killed at their residence of 1104 N. Chautauqua. In Factfinder 12s continuing partnership with the Wichita Police Department, each month were digging into another cold case. April 16 (unsolved):Stanislaus "Stan" Saiz, 56, was murdered on Easter Sunday near Central and Edwards. The case of a young woman murdered twenty years ago has gone cold at times, but the investigation has heated up several times over the years. How many of these Kansas serial killers and cases have you heard of? To report a correction or typo, please email news@kwch.com, Wichita podcast host bringing attention to childhood friends unsolved murder. [51][52] Also enclosed were a letter, a gold-colored necklace with a large medallion, and a photocopy of the cover of Rules of Prey, a 1989 novel by John Sandford about a serial killer. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. While reasons behind the drop are multi-faceted, Cook and other experts warn that more people getting away with murder in the the U.S. is driving a kind of doom loop of mutual mistrust: low murder clearance rates impede future investigations which in turn potentially drive up killings in some communities where a lack of arrests undermines deterrence and sends a message that the police will not or cannot protect them. January 23, 1982 Roland Dumont was shot and killed during a robbery at the The trio went on to shoot Thomas County Undersheriff Ben Albright (who survived), and kill Rick Schroeder and Glenn Moore, who had been taken hostage during a carjacking. Lane was given the death sentence, which has been the subject of controversy given his mental state. [64] However, the Sedgwick County district attorney denied the story, yet refused to say whether Rader had made any confessions, or if investigators were looking into Rader's possible involvement in more unsolved killings. But they'd rather celebrate a break in his case. In 2021, she diedpassing the torch and her mission to the children left behind. There, he photographed her body in various bondage positions. December 2:Semaj Chambers, 25, died in a shooting near 9th and Hillside. January 23, 1982 Roland Dumont was shot and killed during a robbery at the Interview with Misty King; A&E Documentary SpecialThe BTK Killer Speaks, A&E Documentary Special The BTK Killer Speaks, obsessivecompulsive personality disorders, List of serial killers in the United States, List of serial killers by number of victims, "The BTK Killer Brutally Murdered 10 People. "I haven't had any word," says Mark Legaspi about the murder of his cousin, friend and business partner Artgel Anabo Jr., 39, who was known as Jun. There have. In addition, judges, prosecutors and juries have higher evidence and procedure standards than in the 1960s when 90-plus% of homicides were listed as solved. "My biggest concern, and I prayed about this, there are about 100 people walking around Oakland now who will not be walking around Oakland at the end of the year," McAleenan says. WebThe Wichita Police Department is committed to the continued investigation of unsolved homicides and missing person cases. [47], In January 2005, Rader attempted to leave a cereal box in the bed of a pickup truck at a Home Depot in Wichita, but the box was discarded by the truck's owner. Prior to the December 9 homicide, police said the remaining 36 killings were often tied to drugs and 26 involved either handguns, rifles or shotguns. What else he might become, his family will never know. DNA tests showed a "familial match" between the pap smear and the sample from Wegerle's fingernails; this indicated that the killer was closely related to Rader's daughter, and combined with the other evidence was enough for police to arrest Rader. Texas authorities have identified a woman who drown in a motel pool in the small town of Pecos more than fifty years ago as a Salina woman missing since 1966. Germany, for example, consistently clears well over 90% of its murders. Police said he died of internal bleeding after being hit or kicked in the head several times, possibly by a burglar. "It reached close to 50% at that time nationwide, which was the lowest ever recorded by the FBI. The arrest rate per murder if is often a better indicator of how police departments are actually doing at holding killers accountable. "For the community as a whole, there's a murderer out there somewhere," Smith says. [36][37] In the letter, he claimed to be driven to kill by "factorX", which he characterized as a supernatural element that also motivated Jack the Ripper, the Son of Sam, and the Hillside Strangler murders. That's the case with the following killings, which were all committed in Shawnee County between 1962 and 2020. On February 6, 1980 Dennis Henderson was found lying on the ground at 2600 E. 14th St. North with a fatal stab wound. I'm just glad he ran the other way instead of following his dad. November 22, 1983 Bilal Muhammed, 26 years old, was found at 1800 N. Lorraine McCullough, a retired criminologist, said Martin and the unsolved case have stayed with her for decades. On January 10, 1992 Gary Isaacs was found beaten to death on the floor of an office building where his perfume distribution company had set up shop at 3330 W. Douglas. Let us know in the comments! Lutz says while he doesn't know who pulled the trigger for the shot that killed Collier, he believes the gunman is among persons of interest investigators identified. Its a case that has MaryAnne McCullough hanging onto hope that someone will come forward with an answer into who killed her friend, and why. Shot inside a van full of people he knew and then dumped in the street, 17 year old Diego Bentez didnt live long enough to say who shot him. Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer. August 2, 1991 Ricky Archibeque beaten and stabbed by an unknown male in the : Six years after a Wichita banker was murdered in his home, there are more questions than answers. Its been more than 33 years since someone killed 20-year-old Krista Martin in her southwest Wichita apartment. He was unable to find her or her vehicle after checking with family and friends and re-tracing her steps to the store. It was about two years later McCullough learned Martin had been found dead in her Wichita apartment off South Osage. One year later, Doil Lane, who was a dishwasher at a local restaurant, confessed to the killings of both Shoemaker and of 8-year-old Bertha Martinez. He died 10 days later., On November 15, 1992 Rene Osuna was stabbed multiple times at 2205 N. Jeanette, On October 2, 1992 David Thomas was shot twice in the chest as he and a friend were driving in front of an American Legion post at 1335 N. Hydraulic. Dakahri Saunders and Ritchie Randle, both 18 years old, have already been charged with first-degree murder. WebWichita teen charged with murder in fatal Towne East shooting Kansas authorities warn of scam letters about unclaimed insurance money Man charged in crash that killed The I-70 Killer. Police said cousins Bernardino and Andrew Ornelas were sitting in a vehicle at a stop sign when another vehicle approached and someone inside started shooting. Thank you! [23] He suggested many possible names for himself, including the one that stuck: BTK. One of them also changed her address to avoid him. He was a delivery driver for Pizza Hut and went missing after making two deliveries on North Williamsburg. WebOf nearly 800 homicides in Wichita over the past 25 years, about 1 in 6 remain unsolved. Anyone with information on the crime can email coldcase@wichita.gov. The city's per capita homicide rate remains abnormally high and its murder solve rate is among the lowest in the nation, hitting just 36% last year. The family plans to honor Anabo with a gathering at the restaurant on the upcoming May 18 anniversary of his murder. Jonathan Miller, 26, was arrested in Simmons' death. [48] In December 2004, Wichita police received another package from the BTK killer. In our continued partnership with Wichita Police, Factfinder 12 looks into the shooting death of Abram Galvan and the never before seen video that detectives believe will crack the case. A patient of Dr. Reddy, 21-year-old Umar Dutt is charged with first-degree murder. He is currently serving a life sentence and will not be eligible for parole until 2093. When she visits Martins grave, it often includes one message. September 24: Craig Churchfieldwas hit by a vehicle in the 1800 block of South Grove on September 11 and later died. Police said the victimand the suspect, 31-year-old Jimmy Suttle,were neighbors had had been arguing prior to the shooting. 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Friends say Collier was well-liked and goofy, but also a hard worker. Following Rader's arrest, police in Wichita, Park City and several surrounding cities looked into unsolved cases with the cooperation of the state police and the FBI.