Do you know who murdered William Souder? In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 14, 2005, a burst of gunfire shattered the predawn stillness at the intersection of 18th and Savannah Streets in Southeast Washington, D.C. When police arrived at the scene around 1:30 a.m., they discovered the bodies of two men, William Souder and his acquaintance, William Cureton, who was also known as 'Snoop.'
Both men had been shot to death, their lives ending abruptly in an act of violence that has yet to be solved.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes Branch launched an investigation into the double homicide, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and searching for any clues that might lead to the person or persons responsible. Despite their efforts, the case grew cold, with no arrests made and no suspects publicly identified. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a possible motive remain elusive, leaving the families of both victims without answers and the community on edge.
In the years that have passed since the deaths of William Souder and William Cureton, their case has remained open, a somber file among the city's unsolved homicides. The Metropolitan Police Department continues to seek the public's assistance in bringing closure to the families of the two men. A reward of up to $25,000 has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Branch are still assigned to the case, a silent testament to the hope that one day, justice will be served for William Souder and William Cureton.
