On October 18, 1982, the body of Albert 'Albie' Somma, a 38-year-old male from Long Island, was discovered in a highway median in Lake George, New York. An investigation revealed that Somma had been fatally shot. Despite law enforcement's efforts at the time, the case grew cold, with no suspects identified or arrests made in connection with the homicide.
The investigation into Albert Somma's death has remained open for decades.
In an effort to generate new leads, his case was one of several cold cases featured on a unique medium: playing cards. These cards, which detailed unsolved homicides and missing person cases, were distributed to inmates in New York county jails. The hope was that individuals within the prison system might have information that could help solve these long-standing mysteries. Each card presented a photo and a brief narrative of the case, with the goal of jogging memories or consciences.
To this day, the murder of Albert Somma remains unsolved. The efforts to bring his killer or killers to justice have so far been unsuccessful. No arrests have ever been announced in the case, and the identity of any potential suspects has not been released to the public. The circumstances surrounding his death and what led him to be in Lake George at the time of his murder are still unanswered questions in this enduring cold case.
