Do you know who murdered Michael L Sumpter? In the early morning hours of December 20, 1987, the body of Michael L. Sumpter, a male, was discovered in the rear of 528 14th Street, SE, in Washington, D.C.. The time of discovery was approximately 8:40 AM. It was determined that he had been the victim of a homicide, having been fatally stabbed.
The case was investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into Michael L. Sumpter's death remains open. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
The matter is considered an unsolved homicide.
Authorities have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. The police continue to appeal to the public for any information that might help them solve this cold case.
