Deaths by Force on January 1

Deaths by Force (884)

Death by Force15th anniversary

Aaron Ganther

Male, age 19 · Houston, Texas

Found Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

Aaron Ganther, a 19-year-old from Houston, was tragically killed in the early hours of January 1, 2011. The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. in Northwest Harris County, specifically in the 18400 block of Westgate Pasture. Deputies responded to a…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Alex Arrington

Male, age 25 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

On the first day of 2011, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was marked by a violent act that claimed the lives of two of its young residents. Alex Arrington, a 25-year-old Black male, and his companion, 25-year-old Coraliss Avanita Logan, were discovered inside…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Coraliss Avanita Logan

Female, age 25 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

On New Year's Day in 2011, a tragic event unfolded in Richmond, Virginia, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Coraliss Avanita Logan. In the early hours of the morning, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Logan and her friend, 25-year-old Alex Rydell Arrington Jr.…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Teresa Ann Pierce Harrelson

Female, age 49 · Fremont, North Carolina

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

Teresa Ann Pierce Harrelson, a 49-year-old woman from Fremont, NC, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2011. Teresa was born on August 26, 1961, in New Hanover County and was the daughter of Inez Benton Pierce and the late Fitzhugh Pierce. She was a…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Suzanne Michelle Hopper

Female, age 40 · Enon, Ohio

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Michelle Hopper, aged 40, was fatally shot on January 1, 2011, while responding to a call at the Enon Beach Campground in Enon, Ohio. She was a 12-year veteran of the Clark County Sheriff's Office and was known for her dedication and…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Edwan Richardson

Male · Cincinnati, Ohio

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

Edwan Richardson, aged 19, was fatally shot on January 1, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio, becoming the city's first homicide of the year. The incident occurred just minutes into the new year, at around 12:15 AM, in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood on Vine Street.…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

David Sauseda

Male, age 39 · Cicero, Illinois

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

David Sauseda Jr., a 39-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2006, in Cicero, Illinois. David, a former Marine, was gunned down at a bar, marking one of the four gun-related homicides in the Chicago area on New Year's Day. Witnesses…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Sharon Tucker Stone

Female, age 46 · Union, North Carolina

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

Sharon Tucker Stone, a 46-year-old woman from Union, NC, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2006. Her death was part of a series of murders committed by Scott Wilson Williams, a serial killer who was later convicted for the deaths of three women over a…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Bryan Harvey

Male, age 49 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

On New Year's Day in 2006, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was shaken by a horrific discovery that marked the beginning of a reign of terror. Bryan Harvey, a 49-year-old male, was found murdered in his home alongside his wife, Kathryn, and their two young…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Kathryn Harvey

Female, age 39 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

On New Year's Day 2006, the community of Richmond, Virginia, was rocked by a horrific discovery that marked the beginning of a week-long crime spree. Kathryn Harvey, a 39-year-old female and co-owner of a beloved local toy store, was found murdered in her…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Stella Harvey

Female, age 9 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

On New Year's Day in 2006, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was shaken by a brutal crime that ended the life of 9-year-old Stella Harvey, a young female, along with her entire family. The tragic event unfolded in the family's home in the Woodland Heights…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Carl Eugene Dutcher

Male, age 60 · Guffey, Colorado

Killed Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the small, quiet town of Guffey, Colorado, a shocking act of violence shattered the community's sense of peace. On January 3, 2001, the bodies of 60-year-old Carl Eugene Dutcher, his wife JoAnna, and their 15-year-old grandson, Anthony 'Tony' Dutcher, were…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

JoAnna S. Dutcher

Female, age 58 · Guffey, Colorado

Killed Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

In the quiet, rural community of Guffey, Colorado, the new year of 2001 was shattered by a brutal and senseless act of violence. JoAnna S. Dutcher, a 58-year-old female, her husband Carl, 60, and their 15-year-old grandson, Anthony 'Tony' Dutcher, were found…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Angel Ramos

Male, age 45 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Killed Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

On January 1, 2001, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Angel Ramos, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, was found deceased under circumstances that remain unclear. Despite thorough searches, there is a lack of publicly available information detailing the specific events…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

Ruby Harvey

Female, age 4 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

On New Year's Day in 2006, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was shaken by a horrific discovery that marked the beginning of a seven-day crime spree. Four-year-old Ruby Harvey, along with her nine-year-old sister Stella, and their parents, Kathryn and Bryan…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Frances Worthington

Female, age 76 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Killed Jan 1, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the quiet South Knoxville neighborhood, the start of 1996 was shattered by a brutal crime that left a family and community in shock. On New Year's Day, 76-year-old Frances Worthington was found murdered in her home on Price Avenue. A widow who lived a…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Kyle Mr. Cee

Male, age 22 · San-francisco, California

Killed Jan 1, 1996 · 30 years ago

Kyle "Mr. Cee" Church, a 22-year-old rapper from San Francisco, was tragically shot and killed on January 1, 1996. Known for his influential role in the rap group RBL Posse, Mr. Cee's death marked a significant loss for the Bay Area's music scene. He was shot…

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Death by Force30th anniversary

Lucille G. Boyd

Female, age 75 · Richmond, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 1996 · 30 years ago

In the winter of 1996, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was in the grip of a chilling series of events that would later be dubbed the 'Golden Years Murders.' Among the victims of this string of unsolved crimes was Lucille G. Boyd, a 75-year-old woman who was…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Lona Robertson

Female · Santa Rosa, California

Found Jan 1, 1991 · 35 years ago

Lona Robertson, a 40-year-old woman from Santa Rosa, California, disappeared on December 29, 1990, after leaving her home late at night. Her body was discovered on January 1, 1991, marking the tragic end to her brief disappearance. Robertson's case remains a…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Bonita Lou Bonnie Eganhouse

Female, age 34 · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

On a cold New Year's Day in 1981, the life of 34-year-old Bonita Lou "Bonnie" Eganhouse, a White female from Delmar, Iowa, was tragically cut short. The circumstances surrounding her death pointed to a violent end, leaving her family and the small community…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Dawn Marie Roling

Female, age 13 · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

On a cold January day in 1981, the small town of Delmar, Iowa, was shaken by a horrific discovery that would forever leave a scar on its community. Inside a two-story home on Market Street, law enforcement officers uncovered a tragic scene. Thirteen-year-old…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Gene Galeon Gilbert

Female, age 2 · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small, quiet town of Delmar, Iowa, the new year of 1981 was marked by a tragic and horrifying event that would leave the community shaken. On the first day of January, two-year-old Gene Galeon Gilbert Jr., a female, was found deceased in her family…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Jason Edward Roling

Male, age 8 · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

On the quiet New Year's Day of 1981, a horrific scene unfolded within a home in the small community of Delmar, Iowa. Jason Edward Roling, an 8-year-old White male, was found deceased, not from a tragic accident, but from a calculated act of violence. He was…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Michelle Lee Roling

Female, age 10 · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small town of Delmar, Iowa, the new year began with a tragic event that claimed the life of 10-year-old Michelle Lee Roling, a White female. On January 1, 1981, Michelle was found deceased from gun violence inside a residence. The devastating incident…

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Death by Force45th anniversary

Rachelle Gilbert

Female · Delmar, Iowa

Killed Jan 1, 1981 · 45 years ago

In the small, quiet town of Delmar, Iowa, a horrific tragedy shattered the winter silence in the early days of 1981. Inside a two-story home on Market Street, the lives of a young family were brought to a violent and tragic end. Ten-month-old Rachelle…

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Death by Force55th anniversary

Cosette Ellison

Female, age 15 · Contra Costa County, California

Found Jan 1, 1971 · 55 years ago

On January 1, 1971, the body of 15-year-old Cosette Ellison was found in a ravine at the foothills of Mount Diablo in Contra Costa County, California. She had been missing since late 1970, and her remains were discovered nude and partially buried. The case…

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Death by Force55th anniversary

Marie Elizabeth Vaughn

Female, age 7 · Bear Brook, New Hampshire

Killed Jan 1, 1971 · 55 years ago

Marie Elizabeth Vaughn, a 7-year-old Caucasian female, was one of the victims in the infamous Bear Brook murders, also known as the Allenstown Four. She was last seen in November 1978 and is believed to have died between 1978 and 1981. Her remains were…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

Yolanda Ayala

Female, age 72 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Killed Jan 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

Yolanda Ayala, a 72-year-old grandmother from Las Vegas, Nevada, met a tragic end on or around January 1, 2021. The investigation into her death led authorities to her grandson, Matthew Ayala, who was living with her at the time. Matthew Ayala, then 30 years…

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Death by Force5th anniversary

James Bell

Male, age 76 · Saint-george, South Carolina

Killed Jan 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

In the quiet town of Saint George, South Carolina, the life of a well-respected lawyer, James “Jim” Bell, a 76-year-old male, came to a tragic and unexpected end on New Year's Day 2021. His wife of fifty years discovered him unresponsive in his recliner at…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

James Edward Bills

Male, age 20 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Killed Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

James Edward Bills, a 20-year-old man from Minneapolis, was tragically shot and killed on January 1, 2016. His death occurred in the Dinkytown area near the University of Minnesota. While it was New Year's Day, a time of celebration for many, it turned into a…

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Death by Force10th anniversary

Terry Jones

Male, age 32 · Little Rock, Arkansas

Killed Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

In the early evening hours of New Year's Day in 2016, the life of 32-year-old Terry Jones was tragically cut short in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jones was the city's first homicide victim of the year. The incident occurred just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

Robert McElrath

Male, age 37 · Susanville, California

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

Robert McElrath, a 37-year-old police officer from Susanville, California, was found dead on January 1, 2011. His body was discovered near a railroad trestle in the Devil's Corral area, approximately seven miles west of Susanville. The investigation revealed…

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Death by Force15th anniversary

David Jones

Male, age 21 · Baltimore, Maryland

Killed Jan 1, 2011 · 15 years ago

David Jones was 21 years old when he was stabbed to death on Saturday, January 1, 2011, in the 1500 block of Hazel Street in Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department investigated the death, and the Baltimore Sun's homicide database lists it as a homicide.…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Antwone Black

Male, age 22 · Capitol-heights, Maryland

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

In the late summer of 2018, a 19-year-old Black man named Anton Black, who had been experiencing mental health challenges, had a fatal encounter with police in Greensboro, Maryland. On September 15, 2018, a 911 call was made concerning a man roughly handling…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Deana Prince

Female, age 36 · Cumberland, North Carolina

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

Deana Prince, a 36-year-old woman from Cumberland, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2006. Her death was a result of a domestic dispute that escalated into violence. Deana Prince was shot during the altercation and was subsequently taken…

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Death by Force20th anniversary

Moises Vargas

Male, age 25 · Palms, California

Killed Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago

Moises Vargas was 25 years old when he died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, New Year's Day, in the Palms neighborhood on the Westside of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, he died of stab wounds at 10900 Charnock Road. His…

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Death by Force25th anniversary

David Thompson

Male · Chesapeake, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago

On January 1, 2001, David Thompson, a male resident of Chesapeake, Virginia, was found deceased at 1213 Chesapeake Avenue. His death was the result of a gunshot wound, and the Chesapeake Police Department promptly classified the case as a homicide. An…

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Death by Force35th anniversary

Randy Robinson

Male · Chesapeake, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 1991 · 35 years ago

On the first day of 1991, the community of Chesapeake, Virginia, was marked by a tragedy that would linger for decades. Randy Robinson, a male, was found on Winchester Parkway, his life taken by a gunshot wound. The discovery initiated a homicide…

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Death by Force50th anniversary

James Sinclair

Male, age 49 · Burlington, Colorado

Killed Jan 1, 1976 · 50 years ago

In the small city of Burlington, Colorado, the life of James Perry Sinclair, a 49-year-old male, was cut short on New Year's Day in 1976. The circumstances surrounding his death on January 1st were determined to be a homicide, a grim start to the year for the…

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Death by Force75th anniversary

Mary Rachel Watkins

Male, age 33 · Burbank, California

Killed Jan 1, 1951 · 75 years ago

Mary Rachel Watkins, aged 33, tragically passed away on January 1, 1951, in Burbank, California. The circumstances surrounding her death have been the subject of extensive investigation and speculation. Initial reports indicated that Watkins was found…

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Acelynn Moss

Female, age 1 · Sulphur, Louisiana

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

On New Year's Day in Sulphur, Louisiana, a family tragedy unfolded, resulting in the death of one-year-old Acelynn Moss. The young girl, a female, died on January 1, 2026, from a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred at a residence on Quelqueshue Street…

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Ahmad Roberts

Male, age 27 · Macon, Georgia

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

On New Year's Day in Macon, Georgia, a fatal shooting claimed the life of 27-year-old Ahmad Shahid Roberts. The incident, which marked the city's first homicide of 2026, unfolded in broad daylight just after 3:00 p.m. at a Shell gas station on South Heron…

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Alexander Wilson

Male, age 25 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

In the early hours of New Year's Day 2026, a senseless act of violence tragically cut short the life of 25-year-old Alexander Demetrios "Sasha" Wilson in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on December 17, 2000, in Mala Kalynivka, Ukraine, Alexander was…

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Barry Evans

Male, age 60 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

In the early moments of the new year, tragedy struck in Knoxville, Tennessee, when 60-year-old Barry Evans, a local man, was fatally shot. The incident unfolded just minutes after midnight on January 1, 2026. Police officers responded to a call in the 2000…

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Brandon Coxton

Male, age 30 · Tazewell, Virginia

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

In the early moments of the new year, a celebration turned to tragedy in the small town of Tazewell, Virginia, culminating in the death of 30-year-old Bradon Coxton. On January 1, 2026, Coxton was fatally shot at his own home where he and his girlfriend were…

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Breon Currie

Male, age 40 · Durham, North Carolina

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

Just moments into the new year, the life of 40-year-old Breon Currie was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire that also left two other men seriously injured. The shooting unfolded in the early morning hours of January 1, 2026, on Delbert Avenue in…

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Brynlee Hampton

Female, age 15 · Amarillo, Texas

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

On New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, the life of 15-year-old Brynlee Elizabeth Hampton was tragically cut short in Amarillo, Texas. The incident that led to her untimely death occurred while she was in a car with a group of friends, on their way home from a…

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Caden Yarbrough

Male, age 19 · Weir, Mississippi

Killed Jan 1, 2026 · this year

In the small town of Weir, Mississippi, the new year began with a tragic loss that sent ripples through the close-knit community. On January 1, 2026, 19-year-old Caden Yarbrough was killed. His life was cut short following a shooting that occurred at an…

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