Do you know who murdered Carlton Crawley? In the early evening of September 2, 2002, a man named Carlton F. Crawley, known to some as 'Sickle,' was in front of Johnny's Sub Shop located at 4137 Wheeler Road in Southeast Washington, D.C. At approximately 7:47 p.m., the course of his life was irrevocably altered. In an act of violence that remains unsolved, Carlton Crawley's life was cut short.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and opened a homicide investigation into his death.
Despite the passage of time, the case is still considered open, and authorities continue to seek assistance from the public to bring those responsible to justice. His death is listed among the unsolved homicides for that year, a stark reminder of a life taken and a case yet to be closed.
In the days following his death, Carlton Crawley's family mourned their loss. His obituary remembered him as a beloved father to his children, Carshia, Carlton Jr., and Robert. He was also survived by his devoted mother, Constance Hall, and his siblings, Pamela McCree and Rodney Crawley. The details surrounding the tragic event, including the specific cause of his death and the motive behind it, have not been publicly released. There have been no announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the years since the incident occurred. The investigation into who killed Carlton Crawley and why remains ongoing.
