Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Alton Oakland death by force case profile photo

Alton Oakland

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Feb 16, 2012

Victim Details

Alton Oakland

March 28, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2012-02-16

2012-02-02

yes

$1,000

52

Alton

Oakland

07/16/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of Thursday, February 2, 2012, a grim discovery was made in Phoenix, Arizona. The body of a male, identified as Alton Eugene Oakland Jr., was found inside a dumpster located at 4802 N. 15th Avenue. The case was quickly determined by detectives to be a homicide.

Investigators released a description of Oakland's distinct tattoos in the hopes of gathering more information from the public. These included a dragon on the right side of his chest, a hog on his right up ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Alton Oakland, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (0)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Latest News

View All

Forum Posts (3)

Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about Alton's tattoos and what they might mean. It seems l... ...Read More
08/02/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about the tattoos Alton had, especially the double-headed ... ...Read More
03/12/2024
I can't stop thinking about Alton's unique tattoos and what they might signify. Tattoos often tell a... ...Read More
09/04/2023
MEMBER ACCESS

Join the discussion for Alton Oakland

Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
Already a member? Log in

Other Cases from Phoenix, Arizona

Albert Julian Chavez death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Albert Julian Chavez

Death: Aug 29, 2011
In the summer of 2011, the life of Albert Julian Chavez, a 38-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona, wa w ...Read More
Marcus Colvin death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Marcus Colvin

Death: Oct 09, 2020
In the fall of 2020, the life of Marcus Colvin, a 49-year-old African American man, was tragically c ...Read More
Abashe Mathis death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Abashe Mathis

Death: Oct 22, 2023
In the crisp autumn air of a Sunday night in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 31-year-old Abashe Agwuaz a ...Read More
Larry Milligan death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Larry Milligan

Death: Sep 24, 2020
In a tragic and senseless act of road rage, 39-year-old Larry Milligan, a male resident of Phoenix, , ...Read More
Angel Rafael Sandoval death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Angel Rafael Sandoval

Death: Jan 16, 2020
In the quiet evening hours of a Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of a young man named Angel Ra R ...Read More
Anthony Garrison death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Anthony Garrison

Death: Oct 08, 2024
An afternoon in central Phoenix turned fatal on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, when Anthony Garrison, a 4 ...Read More
Gunther Saline death by force case in Phoenix, AZ

Gunther Saline

Death: Dec 14, 2022
In a tragic event that unfolded in a north Phoenix apartment, 17-year-old Gunther Saline was found d ...Read More