People that police, prosecutors or other officials have publicly named as a person of interest, a suspect, or wanted in connection with an open homicide case. Every entry is checked against news sources, and is removed as soon as a case moves on to an arrest, a court outcome or the person being cleared.
Being named by police is not a charge or a conviction, and everyone listed is presumed innocent. If you have information about a case, contact the investigating agency. Do not approach anyone listed here.
222 people named by police in open homicide casesshowing 73–96

WantedKristopher Brown
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office publicly identified Kristopher Brown as a suspect in Dorian Bennett's murder and issued a warrant for his arrest. Authorities sought the public's help in locating him.
VictimDorian BennettAge 36 · Female · Tucker, GA · May 3, 2023View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Person of InterestAaron James Thompson
In October 2023, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office named Aaron James Thompson as a person of interest in the death of Diequan Underwood. Authorities sought public assistance in locating him.
VictimDiequan Underwood Age 28 · Male · Wedgefield, SC · Apr 29, 2023View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

Named SuspectOmar Ricardo Dircio
Authorities identified Omar Ricardo Dircio as the primary suspect in the homicide and issued an arrest warrant for him. As of the latest report, police were actively seeking his whereabouts.
VictimIvan Lopez LopezAge 42 · Male · Lompoc, CA · Mar 26, 2023View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedDonchevell Ja'Von 'D.J.' Briggs
The Spartanburg Police Department identified 25-year-old Donchevell Ja'Von 'D.J.' Briggs as a suspect and issued warrants for his arrest on charges including murder.
VictimBrian Timothy HarrisAge 21 · Male · Spartanburg, SC · Mar 26, 2023View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Named SuspectChristopher Harvey
Boyfriend
DeKalb County police identified Christopher Harvey, the victim's boyfriend, as a suspect in the fatal shooting.
VictimDerricka Sheunda BodyAge 31 · Female · Lithonia, GA · Mar 24, 2023View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedMajayreon Steward
Authorities identified Majayreon Steward as the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of Sirjames Peeler and issued an arrest warrant for second-degree murder.
VictimSirjames PeelerAge 22 · Male · Lake Providence, LA · Mar 15, 2023View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Person of InterestArchie Green
Investigators identified Archie Green as a person of interest in connection with the case, seeking to question him for information.
VictimOctavius WellsAge 14 · Male · New Orleans, LA · Mar 2, 2023View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedJulian Santana Alvear
Authorities identified Julian Santana Alvear as a suspect in the death of Jorge Moises Martinez Lorenzo, and a warrant for murder was issued for his arrest.
VictimJorge Moises Martinez LorenzoAge 24 · Dallas, TX · Jan 26, 2023View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Named SuspectJoel Rodriguez
Acquaintance or stranger
Fresno Police identified 26-year-old Joel Rodriguez as the primary suspect in Steven Montano's death. Authorities sought public assistance to determine his whereabouts as he remained at large.
VictimSteven MontanoAge 30 · Male · Fresno, CA · Jan 1, 2023View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

Named SuspectMartin Orea
Metro Transit police identified Martin Orea as the main suspect in the fatal shootings of Ellijah Payne and David Johnson. Authorities cautioned that he was considered armed and dangerous, and no arrests had been publicly announced.
VictimEllijah Marquise PayneAge 21 · Male · Saint Paul, MN · Dec 12, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

Person of InterestRichard Bryce Vincent
Authorities identified Richard Bryce Vincent as a person of interest who may have pertinent information regarding Kenneth Carr Jr.'s death.
VictimKenneth CarrAge 16 · Male · Reddick, FL · Nov 9, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedArmando Alanis Escamilla
Co-resident
Investigators identified Armando Alanis Escamilla, who lived at the same residence as the victim, as the suspect in the shooting. Arrest warrants were issued for felony murder, but he remains at large.
VictimCristian JimenezAge 25 · Male · Gainesville, GA · Oct 13, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Person of InterestPrinze Watson
Detectives named Prinze Watson as a person of interest sought for questioning in connection with the shooting.
VictimTimothy NicksonAge 37 · Male · Helena, AR · Sep 15, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedAlejo Mendoza-Chavez
Acquaintance or unknown
The Port Arthur Police Department identified Alejo Mendoza-Chavez as the primary suspect and issued a murder warrant for his arrest in connection with the fatal shooting.
VictimAlondra Ceja-NavarroAge 22 · Female · Port Arthur, TX · Sep 5, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Person of InterestMichaela Jalizah Gospel
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office identified 27-year-old Michaela Jalizah Gospel as a person of interest in the case.
VictimTommie TimmonsAge 55 · Male · Sacramento, CA · Sep 3, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedJosiah Isaac Dempsey
Investigators identified 18-year-old Josiah Isaac Dempsey as the primary suspect in the murder of Tommie Timmons. An active homicide arrest warrant was issued for his arrest.
VictimTommie TimmonsAge 55 · Male · Sacramento, CA · Sep 3, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

WantedHector Gabriel Valente-Martinez
The Austin Police Department identified Hector Gabriel Valente-Martinez as a person of interest in the shooting death of Antonio Castro. Police are actively searching for him.
VictimAntonio CastroAge 72 · Male · Austin, TX · Aug 9, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

WantedSalomon Ramos
Estranged husband
Investigators identified Angeles Santos's estranged husband, Salomon Ramos, as a suspect in her fatal shooting. Authorities later tracked him as a fugitive, and he remains at large.
VictimAngeles SantosAge 45 · Female · Tucker, GA · Jul 10, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

WantedJainer Andrade-Lara
Competitor in illegal human trafficking activity
Authorities identified Jainer Andrade-Lara as the primary suspect in the murders and secured two arrest warrants for him.
VictimRaymundo Nepumuceano JimenezAge 29 · Male · Laredo, TX · Jul 8, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

Named SuspectRigoberto Covarrubias
Live-in boyfriend
Authorities identified Yesli's live-in boyfriend, Rigoberto Covarrubias, as the primary suspect in the killings. He remained at large following an extensive manhunt.
VictimYesli Velasquez GonzalezAge 23 · Female · Baldwin Park, CA · Jun 5, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

Named SuspectRigoberto Covarrubias
Live-in boyfriend of Angel's mother
Authorities identified Rigoberto Covarrubias, the victim's mother's live-in boyfriend, as the primary suspect in the shootings. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department launched a manhunt for Covarrubias, who remained at large.
VictimAngel VelasquezAge 6 · Male · Baldwin Park, CA · Jun 5, 2022View case →Not charged with this crime. Everyone is presumed innocent.

WantedReginald Parham
Investigators identified Reginald Parham as a suspect in October 2022 and issued a murder warrant for his arrest. Authorities are still actively searching for him.
VictimWyman McLorin Boyd JrAge 27 · Male · Atlanta, GA · May 28, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

WantedOsmar Escobar Gaona
Stranger or acquaintance following a verbal altercation
Austin Police Department identified Osmar Escobar Gaona as a suspect in the fatal shooting, noting a warrant for first-degree murder has been issued while he remains at large.
VictimJohn Ferney Moreno-CendalesAge 47 · Male · Austin, TX · May 21, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.

WantedIsmael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos
Authorities identified Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos as the suspect in the shooting death of Fabian Rocha and issued arrest warrants for murder and aggravated kidnapping.
VictimFabian RochaAge 41 · Male · Dale, TX · May 8, 2022View case →Charged, not convicted - presumed innocent. Do not approach; contact police.