Create a Memory For a Remembrance Quilt In Honor of Homicide Victims' To be displayed during A National Day of Remembrance September 25, 2010
Cheryl Okafor
Cheryl Yvonne Okafor 37 years old Domestic Violence August 15, 2010 Pear St. Reading, PA
Kyle Quinn Kutztown College Student Murdered 9/7/2007
Remembering Kyle ♥ and How He Lived Mark The Date! Miles for Kyle Too 5K Run/Walk ~ 8 am Saturday, September 11, 2010 Warminster Community Park
Berks County Events
Mark The Date! 2011 National Crime Victims Rights Week April 10 - 16, 2011
No one plans on becoming a victim of crime. If it happens, it is very important to know that you have rights and people to help you. Learn more about Crime Victims Rights and The Agencies that Advocate on behalf of Crime Victims during Crime Victims Rights Week in Berks County.
Please don't let the cycle continue. Speak Out!
Shawnee Marie Stormer Koch
Remembering Shawnee, Her Family & Friends.
3 Years Ago ♥ Shawnee Marie Koch was shot to death as she worked her shift at McDonald's July 18, 2007 Her memories are treasured. Shawnee, Her Family & Friends remain in our hearts and prayers ♥
In Remembrance of Toffer, His Family and Friends
A Candlelight Vigil was held for Toffer July 11th @ 4 pm Rising Sun Av., Temple Kristoffer was murdered two year's ago while attending a birthday party..
Remembering Vernon Boswell 6 Years Ago, June 4, 2004 20 year old Vernon was home from college & was attending a carnival when he was shot and killed. His killer has not been held accountable!
Vernon Boswell
Please, Please Help!
Barbie West Torres
Berks County's most wanted criminal is receiving international attention on Telemundo Justice for Barbie! Airing on July 18th! Time and channel will be announced...
Anthony Todd Lias 17 Years old Found Dead in an alley off the 300 block of 10th Street July 18, 2009 Unsolved Murder
Alley, 300 Block of 10th Street
Joel R. Rojas
Double Homicide UNSOLVED Elesenia M. Colona Joel R. Rojas December 5, 2009 1300 Block N. Tenth St. Reading PA Please Help!
Elesenia M. Colona
Tiffany Colon
Remembering Tiffany
Remembering Tiffany Lynn Colon 15 years old Her life was taken by 3 individuals while she walked down the street near her home 5/10/2005 Wear something pink,her favorite color in her honor
William Baez-Cintron Jr.
5/6/2010 Reading man sentenced under plea agreement for third- degree murder 15 to 40 years in prison for the March 1, 2008, slaying of William Baez-Cintron Jr., 27, Reading.
TwoMurderedSisters
D.A.: Suspect Identified In Motel Murders
Carolyn A. Levan & Charlene D. Levan
Authorities say the person they suspect of shooting two sisters to death at a motel in Berks County earlier this week has committed suicide.
5/6/2010 ♥ Sisters' Cats Up For Adoption ♥ 'The only way to honor their memory, is to make sure these cats are healthy.'
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Sisters Carolyn A. Levan, left, and Charlene D. Levan.
Alphonso 'Fonz' Colbert
Remembering Fonz
4/17/2004 Remembering Fonz ♥ Third & Greenwich Streets 6 Years ago... brutally stabbed & shot His case remains unsolved. Who Killed Fonz? Please Help!
Gary Redner
Who Murdered Gary Redner? Gary was murdered March 8/9, 2008 outside his home in the 400 block of Reber’s Bridge Road in State Hill, Lower Heidelberg Township. Reward for Information Increased to $111,000. Please Help!
Joshua Matthew Rahn 21 Years old Murdered April 16, 2010 Hamburg, PA Police link death to botched burglary
Joshua Rahn Murdered 220 Washington St. Hamburg
Joseph Stewart Murdered 3/24/2010 N. 3rd Street, Reading Please Help!
500 Block of North 3rd Street Reading PA
James T. Owens
Remembering James, His Family and Friends
James T. Owens A senseless act of violence took James life 5 years ago and hurt so many.. His case remains unsolved. March 25, 2005 Please Help!
100 N. Fourth Street Reading PA
Widow identifies husband's killer; defendant held for court Gregory Rodriguez, 43 years old Was shot and Killed August 10, 2009 In his apartment building 100 Block N. Fourth Street, Reading
Melissa Johnson Hit & Run Victim
The westbound rig, which had orange and black lettering that spelled "Roadway" did not stop July 5, 2007 killing 10 year old Melissa Johnson. Troopers are urging anyone with information to call the Hamburg station at 877-523-6373.
Florencio Muniz~Medina March 29, 2009 65 Years old Found DEAD inside row home 600 Block of N. Ninth Street Reading man receives a negotiated sentence of 15 to 30 years in state prison.
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John W. McDonald
John W. McDonald Jr., 45 Years old MURDERED Sunday 1/17/2010 8:10 PM 800 Block of Elm Street 2/18/2010 Reading 18 year old suspect Held for Court; Charged with homicide and related charges.
1/29/2010 Man charged with killing Reading woman in Cumru motel pleads guilty to third-degree murder Sentencing Delayed Tina M. Stephany Murdered 6/17/2007 Country Inn Motel Cumru Twp.
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Kathy Ann Leibig
12/12/2009 Prosecutors can seek death penalty in murder trial, judge rules Kathy was found murdered inside a sport utility vehicle on the grounds of Wernersville State Hospital in South Heidelberg Township May 1, 2008. Let Justice Prevail for Kathy, her family and friends
Please Help!
One Voice Could Give Us The Gift of Peace.
11/17/2009 Woman stabbed to death in Reading is identified as Maria Albers-Cosme Domestic Violence
SIX SHOT, ONE KILLED IN READING SHOOTOUT
COMPLETE SENSELESSNESS Richard Gonzalez, 28 Year old Victim
Michael Perez, 23 Years old
July 18, 1999 Reading Shooting Leaves Michael Perez dead
Michael J. Perez "Swift" Murdered after leaving the CP Club N. 6th St. Reading July 18, 1999. "We believe there are people out there that witnessed this offense that never came forward to speak with police." Please Help!
Michelle A. Lutz
Remembering ♥ Michelle A. Lutz, 24 years old. An innocent bystander who was fatally shot August 2, 1998 in Reading. Two fugitives remain at large.
David J. Banks UNRESOLVED 1999 Reading Murder
David's case was featured by Berks Crime Alert 7/19/2009
Crime Alert cold case: Slaying victim was trying to break up fight, Reading police say
Jesus Barrera Villalobos 3/27/2008 Shot & Killed on Cedar Street. Police Need Your Help! $10,000 Reward for Info. Leading to an Arrest.
Jesus Barrera Villalobos
Julio LaraUnsolvedMurder 10/23/2008 ~ 9:15pm La Isla Del Encanto Bar 338 N. Sixth Street, Reading Please Help!
Julio Lara, 44 Years old
Matthew Sullivan
Some say "Time Heals All Wounds."Matthew Sullivan's Family can tell you differently. They have been searching for TRUTH for more than 36 years. New Information has been received and Matthew's case has be reopened.
A suspect has been charged in the Nov. 21 murder of Reading barber Scott Bitler inside his shop at 401 N. 13th St. 10/21/2009 Suspect waives hearing in slaying of Reading barber Adams asked the public for help in arresting additional suspects. "We believe there are at least one to two to possibly three other people involved in the robbery & we are looking to the public to help us in our pursuit of justice."
Scott Bitler
Kathy Sheeder Bonanno
Leidy Sheeder Bonanno was murdered 7/7/2003, an act of domestic violence.
"Slamming Open the Door" After daughter's murder, Montgomery County woman turns to poetry to deal with grief and pain Poetry Reading & Book Signing November 1, 2009 2 - 4 PM Charles Sullivan Auditorium, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, 1025 Old Wyomissing Road.
Separate Berks trials in Reading murder of Erwin Galinbo-Olivares found beaten behind United Corrstack 10/26/2009 First Trial Ended in Second-Degree Conviction Reading man gets life plus 6 1/2 years in prison for murder, robbery 10/30/2009 Woman sentenced 5 to 10 years, Man sentenced 10 to 20 years
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William Hoover Spayd
William "Hoover" Spayd
was 3 years old on July 27, 2003, when his lifeless body was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center, covered in bruises, cuts and what appeared to be cigarette burns. He also suffered injuries consistent with a sexual assault.
Berks County Coroner Dennis Hess recently agreed to reopen the investigation. Please tell me, how can anyone hurt a little child?
Neil Thompson
10/9/2009 Reading man sentenced TWO to TEN years for role in the deadly beating of a man in the city's Glenside section Prosecutors were seeking a sentence of 10 to 20 years.
Article dated October 7, 2009
Gov't: Over 60 percent of kids exposed to violence The survey's authors defined exposure to violence as being a victim, or having witnessed violence, or learning about violence against a relative, friend, or hearing about a threat to their school or home.
Maria Serrano,49 Years old Died August 8, 2009 after being assaulted and set on fire June 25, 2009. A convicted killer from Philadelphia has been charged with her murder, Preliminary hearing 9/15/2009.
Maria Serrano
9/10/2009 Reading man gets 12 to 25 years in prison for killing neighborHerbert Rupp Jr. in parking-space dispute
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If you suspect Criminal Activity is occurring in Berks County, you may confidentially submit a tip to the District Attorney's Office.
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Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams
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The street code of silence, has led to more violence. Speak Out!
Arcadio Diaz Jr. Lost his life after being shot at Lilly's Bar during an argument. A 6/17/2009 60 year old Reading man waives hearing.
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Terrell Little, Murdered One of Two men charged, convicted of first - degree murder and related offenses. Violence = Senselessness
Your Voice Matters. We will be sending our letters, Did you write yours? Reading Hospital
District Attorney John Adams
Berks D.A. Forms Grand Jury to Investigate Crimes He will convene a grand jury to investigate crimes in Berks County, including unsolved homicides and other violent offenses. Adams says, after receiving input from Reading and State police, he says a grand jury could help close the books on some of Berks County's unsolved homicides.
Harrisburg man arrested, charged with first degree murder and related offenses Gilberto Vasquez, 31 Years old March 13, 2009 Whipping Post Pub 3 Others Injured SENSELESS
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Reading High Students Create a Peace Quilt
Peace-quilt project links violence around world to what Reading High School students see in own lives
The quilt is a wake-up call for everyone who is sick of seeing people they care about die. "It's not always about feeling sorry or sad; it's about changing it, You can stop it. You can do things to make the problem better."
Article dated 2/16/2009
Girl, 12, finds loaded gun buried in wooded area in Exeter Township Police said the revolver was severely rusted and not operational. The serial number was covered with rust, but police will try to clean the weapon this week and restore the number to determine if the gun was stolen or used in a crime.
Jose Joel Mendez Garcia 26 Years Old MURDERED 11/29/2008 Tulpehocken St. Reading Reading man wanted for Jose's murder surrenders to authorities
Jose Joel Mendez Garcia
One phone call or email can help rid society of these cowards.
The Criminals are counting on your fear. They are coward's, don'tfear them, Speak Out about them.
Years of Tears is three years old. We Remember Because .. No One Should Forget.
Read more about our first two years!
Kendrick Bogle
New Jersey man pleads not guilty to killing father at Lyons plant
"It's unfortunate that this kind of activity has come to be acceptable in this neighborhood," said Sgt. Eric T. Hartman of the Reading police criminal investigations division. "All of these people standing out on the street, but none of them want to talk to us and help us put an end to this.
