Unsolved Homicides
We appreciate witnesses coming forward and providing statements. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will continue to investigate these and other homicides until the suspects are identified, caught, and the cases are brought to the appropriate prosecutor’s offices. As always, for immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
To provide anonymous tips: Call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477). Submit Web Tips at KCcrimestoppers.com. Download the FREE mobile app, P3Tips, available on Google Play and Apple iOS platforms. It is fully functional on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This allows for uploading of photos and videos. There is up to a $25,000 dollar reward eligible for information leading to an arrest.
Oscar Chavez W/M 9/4/83
On July 7th, 2013, at approximately 6:30 pm, officers were dispatched to 5837 E
16th Street. Upon arrival, they found the victim deceased inside the residence.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-
TIPS (8447) or contact Detective Alex Lepper at 816-889-1647 or 816-234-5043.
Christopher Jones B/M 25 YO
On 07-01-2013 at approximately 0206 hours, Christopher Jones was
discovered deceased from apparent gunshot wounds lying on the front
porch of 115 N. Drury Ave., KCMO.
Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to call the TIPS
Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477), or Det. Mark Slater, KCPD Homicide
Unit, at 816-234-5043 or 816-234-5228.
Carlton L. Lewis B/M 27 YO
On 06/24/2013 at approximately 9:18 pm, Carlton Lewis was discovered deceased from
apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Sycamore Groves Apartments (1711 Kansas
Avenue).
Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS
(8477), or contact KCPD Homicide Unit, 816-234-5043.
Willard A. Brown B/M 06/16/1965 Deon Johnson B/M 02/07/1977
Occurred: 06/08/2013 @ 5821 College
A large neighborhood celebration turned deadly when unknown suspects pulled guns and
began shooting. Both victims were hit by gunfire and died.
There was over 50 people present when this occurred.
Det. Wayne Fitzner (816)234-5043
Tony L. Williams B/M 10/28/1965
Occurred: 04/08/13, 1538 hrs, 3018 Cleveland
Victim had been involved in an argument with another male; when two
associates of his came to the victim’s residence. When the victim
refused to fight them, one of the males shot him.
Det. Wayne Fitzner (816)234-5043
Timothy E. Ford B/M 06/22/1984
Victim: Timothy E. Ford, b/m, 06/22/1984
Occurred: 04/10/13, 0423 hrs, 4212 E. 105th
Victim was asleep inside his residence with his family when intruders
forced entry into the residence, killing the victim.
Det. Leland Blank (816)234-5043
Ramiro A. Guzman H/M 09/08/1984
Occurred: 02/04/13 @ 5009 E. 7th
Victim was standing outside with a friend when the suspect walked up
the street and began shooting at him.
Det. Leslie Foreman (816)234-5043
Jennifer Jones W/F 07/14/1980
Occurred: 01/30/13 @ Emanuel Cleaver II and Elmwood
Victim was driving west on Emanuel Cleaver when a road rage incident
began between her and the suspect vehicle. As her vehicle passed the
suspect vehicle, two shots were fired at the victim, killing her.
Suspect vehicle has been described as a 1995-1999 Maroon Ford
Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer and was driven by a black female.
Det. Leland Blank (816)234-5043
Cathy Henderson B/F 9/3/68
On January 10th at approximately 10:15pm, officers were dispatched to 2433 Brighton in regard to a
shooting. Upon arrival officers found Cathy Henderson on the ground in front of the address suffering
from gunshot wounds. Cathy died from her injuries at the scene.
Witnesses said that Cathy and a friend were sitting in a vehicle that was parked in front of 2433 Brighton
when they were shot by suspects who drove by their location in an unknown type vehicle.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or contact
Det. Mark Slater at 816-234-5043.
Marvel Johnson B/M 04/16/1992
Discovered: 12-30-2012, at 2238 hours
Officers were dispatched to 1300 East 81st Street on a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, a shooting victim was located on the front porch of the
residence. He was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
Det. Scott Emery is the case detective; he can be reached at 234-5219 or on
his cellular 816-808-5164.