Crime of the Week
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Tanya Jones Homicide
July 30, 2015
At about 6:00 a.m. on March 2, 2015, it appeared that 41-year old Tanya Jones was awakened when the back door of her home in the 1400 block of Olive Street in South Bend was kicked in. Tanya was found lying on her kitchen floor, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Police believe this was not a random murder.
The person responsible for Tanya`s murder has left her 13-daughter without a mother, and a family without their daughter, sister, and niece.
Guiseppi Bailey Homicide
July 23, 2015
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The night of May 17, 2015, a 911 call came in to South Bend Police reporting a man down in the 300 block of Manchester Drive. Police and Fire personnel arrived to find 41-year old Guiseppi Bailey unresponsive in the front yard of a home. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tragically, Guiseppi`s sister, Leah Bailey, was murdered in May of 2000. As she was arriving to the area of 1100 Queen Street in South Bend, she was caught in crossfire that broke out and killed.
Chris Howard fatal hit & run
July 16, 2015
Early morning on September 16, 2014, 33-year old CHRIS HOWARD was walking along US 30 near SR 23 in Starke County when someone struck and killed him, then left the scene.
Chris was a father to 3 young children, husband, son, friend. Police in Starke County are seeking help from the public to identify the driver responsible.
Ronnie Polo Lindsey
May 07, 2015
Early morning on March 30th, 32-year old Ronnie Polo Lindsey was gunned down in front of his home, outside his daughter`s bedroom, in the 900 block of Lavette in Benton Harbor.
There was a red Dodge Magnum and a silver Chrysler 200 in the area that may have been involved.
Preston Flowers Homicide
April 16, 2015
At about 1:20 a.m. on December 30, 2013, the wife of Preston Flowers returned to their home with their 10-yr old son after attending an out-of-town tournament with his travel basketball team. As they approached, she saw Preston lying in the front yard. She rushed their son inside, and went to attend to Preston but discovered she was too late. Preston lay dead from several gunshot wounds.
Sarah Gibbs Homicide
February 20, 2015
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On December 19, 2014, as crews extinguished a house fire in the 1000 block of Smith in Warsaw, they discovered the body of 34-year old SARAH GIBBS. An autopsy determined she had been murdered prior to the fire.
A Kosciusko agency has put up a $10,000 reward for information leading to her killer. If you know who murdered Sarah and contact Crime Stoppers, you could receive that $10,000 in CASH, and you will stay ANONYMOUS even when you`re paid.
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Fatal Hit & Run
October 31, 2014
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Police believe the truck was driven by a white male, and had a black male passenger in the bed. It`s described as a 1987-1996 Ford F-150 or F-250, red or orange with a wide white stripe, rust on the bottom, a wood plank in place of the front bumper, and oversize tires. The truck might be similar to the one shown here.
Kristyana Jackson Homicide
August 15, 2014
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The night of August 17, 2012, 7-year old Kristyana Jackson and her mother arrived home at 720 Kilbourn St. in Elkhart and were confronted by two armed suspects dressed in black. As Kristyana`s father met them at the door, the suspects open-fired hitting both father and daughter. Two days later, Kristyana died from her wound.
A $6,000 cash reward has been put up by the family and community donors. This will be paid completely anonymously to the person providing a tip that leads to the arrest of the shooters.
Jessica Starr Homicide
August 08, 2014
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Around 11:30 p.m. on August 8, 2011, 26-year old Jessica Starr had just arrived home at 28765 Melody Lane in Elkhart when she was approached at her car and attacked. Someone inside the home heard screaming and called 911. When Elkhart County Police arrived they found Jessica dead in the back yard. She had been beaten and stabbed.
Alicestein Wheeler Homicide
May 29, 2014
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Brigid Marshall Homicide
May 23, 2014
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On May 23, 1991, 20-year old Brigid Marshall was sleeping in her family home on Clayton Street in South Bend when her mother left to run errands at around 11:00. Police believe an unknown suspect forced open a door on the screened porch, then entered the home through an unlocked patio slider.
Brigid`s mother found her body at about 1:30 when she went up to her bedroom to check on her. Brigid`s hands were bound, and she had been strangled.
Police believe the initial motive was burglary. Several rooms were ransacked. Military medals resembling those in the below photo, and pieces of costume jewelry were also taken.
Sargent Micek
May 02, 2014
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Twenty-five years ago on May 4th, 1989, 22-year old Sargent Micek left his home on Fox Street in South Bend at around 10:00 p.m. He went with a friend to the former Cap `n Cork bar at the corner of Lasalle and Niles Avenue. At about 3:30 a.m., he called his mother from the Bear`s Den tavern, formerly downtown on Michigan Street.
Sargent never returned home and is presumed dead. Over the years there have been a few leads, but this case remains unsolved.
Kelly Diego Malczynski Homicide
March 14, 2014
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On the morning of March 17, 1993, the body of Kelly Diego Malczynski was found outside 925 S. Ironwood Drive in South Bend. He had been shot once in the head. Witnesses heard a single gunshot the night before around 11 p.m. Kelly did not live in the area and it is not known why he was there.
It`s rare for a crime to occur without someone else knowing something about it. Kelly`s family and homicide investigators need your help. Please, do the right thing. Contact Crime Stoppers. You could receive a cash reward of $1000 if your information leads to an arrest.
Natalie Moton Homicide
March 08, 2014
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On the morning of December 14, 2001, the body of 22-year old Natalie Moton was discovered in her home at 1145 Oak Park Ct. in South Bend. She had been shot multiple times.
Whoever killed her left Natalie`s 2-year old daughter alone to cry herself to sleep as her mother lay dead downstairs for hours.
Steven Kraft Disappearance
March 02, 2014
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The evening of February 15, 2001, 12-year old STEVEN KRAFT was walking his family dogs near his home in the 2100 block of Holly Drive in Benton Harbor. His family became alarmed when Steven failed to return home for dinner. They reported him missing that night.
An extensive search began. Steven`s footprints were followed to the Harbor Haven Ministries, about a block away on Irving Street. Various searches were conducted in the months and years that followed, to no avail. Steven has not been heard from since, although his family remains hopeful.
Below is an age-progressed photo showing what Steven might look like now at age 25.
Steven Niswonger fatal hit & run
February 09, 2014
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Around 7 p.m. on February 9, 2011, 40-year old Steven Niswonger was struck and killed by a dark-color SUV as he was walking along State Road 933, south of the state line. The driver was traveling northbound, and left the scene.
First responders performed CPR, but Niswonger was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness described the suspect vehicle as a possible Jeep, with Indiana plates.
Anthony Ebbole
February 07, 2014
At about 3:00 a.m. on February 8th, 2000, a resident in the 100 block of East Northshore Boulevard in South Bend heard a gunshot. Shortly afterward, a Street Department supervisor driving in that block discovered a body in the street lying face down. The victim was identified as 47-year old Anthony Ebbole. Anthony had been shot in the torso and left to die.
Anthony was last seen at his apartment in the 600 block of North St. Joseph Street at 11:30 the night before. It is unknown what he was doing in the area of Northshore.
Nancy Wroblewski Disappearance
January 26, 2014
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On December 9th, 1990, Nancy Wroblewski and her husband attended a function at the Chorpus Christi Hall in South Bend. That night, friends saw Nancy in the restroom crying and upset.
Shortly after returning home, Nancy packed a bag and walked out, telling her husband to take care of her children. Her 1983 brown van was found the next day at the South Bend Regional Airport. No tickets had been purchased in her name and she has not been seen since. Police believe she may have been the victim of foul play.
Phyllis Eckert Homicide
December 19, 2013
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At around 2:00 a.m. on February 17, 1988, 70-year old Phyllis Eckert left her home at Village Green in Mishawaka to walk her dog. A witness in the area heard a shot fired and soon afterward found Phyllis Eckert`s body lying on 12th street near Byrkit.
Homicide investigators are working this cold case and believe it can be solved.
George Reed Homicide
December 05, 2013
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On March 1, 2013, 50-year old George Reed left a grocery store in the 4400 block of Western Avenue in South Bend at 2:50 p.m. and began walking toward his home. Thirteen minutes later, South Bend Police received a 911 call from a passerby reporting a man down in the alley in the 300 block of S. Illinois Street. Police arrived quickly and discovered George Reed dead from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Neighbors in the area reported hearing two gunshots and saw a black male wearing a dark jacket running north in the alley between Illinois and Wellington Streets.
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