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

Terry Swilling

Case from Newport-news, VA dated Oct 20, 2013

Victim Details

Terry Emanuel Roni Swilling

Male

Black / African American

Newport-news

VA

2013-10-20

23

Terry

Swilling

06/26/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early morning hours of October 20, 2013, the life of 23-year-old Terry Emanuel Roni Swilling was tragically cut short in Newport News, Virginia. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 1100 block of 31st Street around 3:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, a woman directed them to a house where the shooting had occurred. Inside, near the front door, officers discovered Swilling's body; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known affectionately as 'Roni,' Swilling was a father to five childre ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Terry Swilling, 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 (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Legacy.com: Terry E. Swilling Obituary (2013) Daily Press
  • 13newsnow.com: 3 charged with murder in Newport News
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 1 additional source

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Did anyone else come across information about the relationship dynamics between Roni and the suspect... ...Read More
    11/29/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Terry Emanuel Roni Swilling, and something that's b... ...Read More
    04/11/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case of Terry Emanuel Roni Swilling, and I can't stop think... ...Read More
    12/24/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Terry Swilling

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

    Other Cases from Newport-news, Virginia

    Curtis Cooper death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Curtis Cooper

    Death: Jul 26, 2020
    In the summer of 2020, the life of Curtis Emanuel Cooper, a 39-year-old Black male from Newport News w ...Read More
    Andre Lamont Ford death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Andre Lamont Ford

    Death: Jun 27, 2021
    In the late evening hours of June 27, 2021, the life of 37-year-old Andre Lamont Ford, a Black male, e ...Read More
    Jeremy Taylor death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Jeremy Taylor

    Death: Mar 19, 2015
    In the early evening of March 19, 2015, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of a Newport News apa p ...Read More
    Antoine Marcus Williams death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Antoine Marcus Williams

    Death: Jun 19, 2016
    On a quiet Sunday evening in the Denbigh area of Newport News, Virginia, the life of a young man was a ...Read More
    Salahud-Din Ibn Shabazz death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Salahud-Din Ibn Shabazz

    Death: Apr 07, 2021
    In the early hours of April 7, 2021, 39-year-old Salahud-Din Ibn Shabazz, a male U.S. Army veteran, , ...Read More
    Nathaniel Jamaal Davis death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Nathaniel Jamaal Davis

    Death: Nov 10, 2017
    On the night of November 10, 2017, a series of events tragically culminated in the death of 32-year- r ...Read More
    Melquan Tybrae Kennedy death by force case in Newport-news, VA

    Melquan Tybrae Kennedy

    Death: May 21, 2018
    In the late hours of a spring night in Newport News, Virginia, the life of 23-year-old Melquan Tybra r ...Read More