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Green Terrace & Woodward Streets

2/4/2012
Police investigating shooting death of man
A Latino man in his 20's was found shot to death in an alley off Green Terrace & Woodward Streets.


Reading police are asking the public to help identify

He was described as Latino, likely in his 20s, about 5 feet 7 inches and 150 pounds with shoulder length brown hair with a slight wave. He was wearing a black, puffy jacket, blue jeans, white sneakres and a black T-shirt with some writing on it.

Police are asking anyone who knows of any missing person matching this description to contact them.


 
1/25/2012
Police: Man shot teens in self defense
DA: Robbery victim 65, justified in shooting teens on trail
16-year-old Julius Johnson killed, another teen wounded, one arrested
Police from multiple departments responded to the Thun Trail near the Bertolet Fishing Dock at South First Avenue and Chesnut Street in West Reading after reports of shots fired.

 
Two Reported Killed

Two killed, one wounded in
shooting
Geovanie Collazo-Roza, 23 and
Efrain Lopez-Collazo, 51

January 20, 2012
300 Block Pear St., Reading
1/23/2012  Reading police arrest two suspects


 
Leanna E. McEntee
Leanna E. McEntee, 14 months
May 10, 2009
Heidelberg Twp. poisoning death
1/20/2012
51 year old grandmother was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and related charges.

 
Brian Frymoyer
Brian Frymoyer Vigil
8/9/1966 ~1/20/2006
Sunday, January 22 @ 4:45 pm
Moss & Marion Sts. Reading
*Crime Alert Berks County asks anyone with information about the fatal shooting of Brian Frymoyer in 2006 at Moss and Marion streets to call its anonymous tip line at 877-373-9913 or email a tip to alertberks@aol.com  Crime Alert offers up to $10,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in this case.


 
Brady Campaign
Too Many Victims Lost to Gun Violence
National Candlelight Vigil
Sunday, January 8, 2012
3 pm
City Park
11th & Washington Streets
Reading, PA

 
Senseless Violence
Jemssy Cabassa Bracero, 28
Found dead in an alley off Maple St. of apparent stab wounds
9/21/2011
and they say our crime rate is going down??
A 24 yr old city man arrested and charged with first degree murder.
 
 
Gary Redner
Reward Increased to $120,000.
for information leading to the arrest of Gary Redner's murderer.
Gary Redner, 55, was beaten to death between 7 p.m. on March 8, 2008, when he left a tavern less than one-quarter mile from his house on Rebers Bridge Road in Lower Heidelberg Township, and 7 a.m. the next day.
 
 
Willy Tineo-Ferrira Murdered Reading PA
Willy Tineo-Ferrira
Willy Tineo Ferrira ♥
15 Years old
A sophmore at Reading Citidel he had his whole life ahead of him until  a random act of violence committed by 4 on September 12, 2010
7/21/2011
A 20 year old was convicted of first degree murder.
Defense attorney

"Consider the role that alcohol played that night," she said. "These young men had a few drinks. Their judgment was impaired by alcohol and maybe marijuana. This is not a horrific beating."
There are NO excuses for what happened to Willy, none. This beating is worse than horrific - it is sickening to know that young people could react to another like this.


   
Kristoffer 'Toffer' Schildt
Remembering Toffer
Toffer,
A young man walked across his neighbor's yard in a neighborhood where he was born and raised; to attend a friends birthday party. An uninvited guest stabbed Toffer as he was asked to leave 3 years ago today.. After 13 court delays, the convicted took a deal that was offered by our DA's office.
Remembering Toffer, his family and friends


 
Deputy Sheriff Kyle D Pagerly with his partner Jynx
Deputy Sheriff Kyle D Pagerly, 28
Killed in the line of duty 6/30/2011

 
Tyler Dietrich
Tyler Dietrich, 25, was shot and killed during a garage party at a Lorane Road, Exeter Township residence on June 25th.
His 23 year old friend has been charged with first and third - degree murder.

 
Barbie West Torres
Barbie's husband has been added to the top 15 most wanted
Barbie West Torres, murdered by her estranged husband Sept. 12, 2005. The U. S. Marshals have added Barbie's husband to their top 15 most wanted list. There is a $25,000. reward for information leading to his arrest.
 
Kathy Ann Leibig found murdered 5/4/2008 Berks County PA
Kathy Ann Leibig
6/8/2011
Co worker convicted of first - degree murder;
sentenced to death
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

 
Alexis Rosario
6:30 PM Thursday, April 14, 2011
Alexis Rosario, 21 was shot and killed near the playground in the Glenside Homes area.

May 19, 2011
19 year old Reading man arrested in Florida; charged with first and third degree murder

 

 
5/11/2011
After nearly 9 years, an arrest is made for the murder of Randy L. Minggia, 27; shot and killed while sitting in his car outside a city tavern on October 30, 2002.

Randy Minggia
 
 
Remembering Betsy Rios and Judith Borrero
Young lives lost to violence April 2, 2005
Their cases remain unsolved

Bethzaida Rios, 27
Judith Borrero, 30
 
March 25, 2005 James Owens, 20 years old
full of life and promise,
had it all taken away by an act of violence.
His case remains unresolved.

Please Help end this INJUSTICE to James, His Family and Friends
James T. Owens
 
Remembering ♥ Julia  and ♥ Vince  Marasco
Two precious children taken from this world by an act of violence.
March 19, 2000
Their memories are treasured

Julia R. Mascaro
Remembering Julia & Vince, Their Family & Friends.
Vince Marasco
 
Berks County Remembrance Quilt
Learn More About The Remembrance Quilt Here..
Create a Memory
For a Remembrance Quilt 
In Honor of  Homicide Victims'
To be displayed during
our next event..

 
Dominic Martorana, March 24, 1992
Brutally murdered Kernsville Dam
Taxi cab found on fire at Pagoda
19 years of INJUSTICE
Please Help!

Dominic Martorana
Please Help!
 
Audrey N. Giannotti
Grand jury investigation leads to arrest in the 2007 murder of Audrey Giannotti. Audrey was a 20 year old mother of two; slain in the same room as her two sleeping children.
Let's hope the wheels of justice do not pause again.. 
 

 
3/9/2011
Reading man sentenced to life, plus 10 to 20 years in state prison for Scott's slaying
Scott Bitler killed inside his barbershop at 401 N. 13th St.on Sept. 21, 2008
 
Judge Bucci called Bitler a hero who gave his life to save his customers and  employees.

 



Scott Bitler Reading Barber Murdered
Scott Bitler
 
David Arango
10/14/2010 Homicide
David Arango, 18 years old
Reading High School student
Found dead on baseball field
3/9/2011
Suspect in RHS student's murder cleaned bloody car, witness testifies
Ordered held for court on first-degree murder and related charges

 
Charles Simmons
1/5/2011
Charles Simmons, 48 was found stabbed to death inside a home @ 315 Mulberry St., Reading

3/1/2011
Muhlenberg Twp. woman plea of guilty, to the third-degree murder of Charles Simmons. The sentence of 15 to 30 years in state prison was based on an agreement.  


  
 
Kyle Quinn Kutztown College Student Murdered 9/7/2007
Remembering Kyle ♥
and How He Lived
Mark The Dates!
The following events will be held this fall to honor Kyle's memory and to raise funds for his scholarship fund;
MILES for KYLE 5K Run/Walk 
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Warminster Community Park
Race at 9 am , registration  begins at 8 am
5th ANNUAL KYLE QUINN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING 
OCTOBER 21st, 2011
Warminster Five Ponds Golf Course
Warminster, PA Phone 215.956.9727


 
 
100 Block Primrose Ln, Spring Twp., PA
2/19/2011
Spring Twp. Burglary/Homicide

Police were called to a home for a reported burglary, and found an elderly couple residing at the residence violently assaulted.
Lucy Born, 83 was killed.
Her husband was seriously injured.


 
Police are still investigating the unsolved death of a Berks County Gospel promoter
NBC 10 Philadelphia News 2/11/2011

WHO KILLED GARY MILLER?
Police are still investigating the unsolved death of a Berks County Gospel promoter.

COLD CASE; GARY MILLER
NBC 10 Philadelphia News
February 11, 2011



NBC 'On The Case' with Deanna Durante
Gary Miller August 6, 1999 unsolved murder
Spotlight on Gary Miller's unsolved August 6, 1999 murder
'ON THE CASE'
Date to be announced
Sundays at 8 p.m., weekdays at 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. New episodes premiere Mondays at 8:30 a.m.

It can be seen on COMCAST Xfinity 248, VERIZON Fios 460, & over-the-air on NBC 10.2

 


 
Lisa Carabello
Remembering Lisa
2/8/2001
Remembering Lisa ♥
Inside her Mohnton home
  10 Years ago...
brutally murdered 
Her case remains unsolved.
Who Killed Lisa?
Please Help!
 

 
Please don't let the cycle continue. Speak Out!
 
18th Street & Klein Avenue shooting
1/28/2011
Randy E. Phillips
18th St. & Klein Avenue, Reading
Murder
Police trying to determine where Randy was before fatal shooting?
Can you help?

 
Brian Frymoyer
In Remembrance of Brian, His Family and Friends
Remembering
Brian Frymoyer
January 20, 2006
Brian was murdered five  
year's ago while walking home
from 10th & Green School
His case remains unsolved.. 

 
Victor Mota Jr. 19 years old
MURDERED 9/21/2010
'argument over money/cell phone' 
200 Block of North 4th Street, Reading
1/12/2011 
Reading man ordered to trial; charged with first and third degree murder
200 Block of N. 4th Street, Reading
 
John McDonald Reading PA Murder Victim
John W. McDonald
John W. McDonald Jr.,
45 Years old MURDERED
Sunday 1/17/2010
8:10 PM
800 Block of Elm Street

1/7/2011 
Reading 18 year old pled guilty to third degree murder, Sentenced 12 1/2 to 25 years.
 

 
 
Karen 'Candy' Wanner
Karen Wanner, 54
December 27, 2010
Domestic Violence
Gov. Mifflin Apts., Cumru Twp.

 
Henry Caston Jr.
December 21, 2010
19 Year old shooting victim dies
Henry Caston Jr,, was shot once in the chest in the 200 block of Moss Street.
He was found lying on the street in the 900 block of Elm.
SENSELESS



 
Jason M. Huckabee
Jason Huckabee, 29 Suspicious Death
was found dead inside the trunk of his car December 10, 2002 on Woodland Road, Wyomissing. He was reported missing October 23, 2002. 
What happened to Jason? 
Please Help!
 
Jason E. Rodriguez
Jason Eddie Rodriguez, 19
Shot and killed Nov. 24, 2010
Spring + Railroad Sts., Reading
December 2, 2010
20 year old Reading man arrested inside Reading High School for the murder of Jason Rodriguez.
The day before Thanksgiving,
so many gifts to be thankful for;
There are those who have forgotten
The most precious gift we each hold
is life

 
Learn more here..
November 24, 2010
Eric Bastien, 47
Shot outside of his home 300 Block W. Douglass St. after a man came to the door asking for him about 11 pm
12/1/2010
Police release composite sketch of suspect. Please Help!
 

 
11/17/2010
Harrisburg man arrested, charged with first degree murder and related offenses gets 7 to 12 year prison term + 6 yrs probation following Plea agreement
Gilberto Vasquez
, 31 Years old
March 13, 2009 Whipping Post Pub
3 Others Injured
SENSELESS

Read more here..
 
Kalina Babies
Kalina Babies
Remains of 5 infants found
July - August, 2010
Court St. apartment closet
Mother charged with homicide

 
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!

 
500 Block Schuylkill Avenue, Reading
SIX SHOT, ONE KILLED IN READING SHOOTOUT
Richard Gonzalez, 28 year old victim
COMPLETE SENSELESSNESS
10/4/2010 Reading man arrested

 
Anthony Todd Lias
17 Years old
Found Dead in an alley off the 300 block of 10th Street
July 18, 2009
Unsolved Murder

Anthony Todd Lias Reading PA Homicide
Alley, 300 Block of 10th Street
 
Barbie West Torres

Berks County's most wanted criminal is receiving international attention on Telemundo
Justice for Barbie!


 
Survivors are encouraged to take this 15 minute survey!
Produced by the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. in conjunction with the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC) under grant number 2010-VF-GX-0001 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
 

WITH LIBERTY &
JUSTICE FOR ALL
??????????


 
Rodney Martz
Let Justice be served
8/31/2010 Arrest
A Birdsboro woman has been indicted by the Berks County grand jury and charged with Rodney Martz's 2003 murder.

 
8/21/2010
City man guilty of 1st-degree murder for Killing 34 Year old Carmelo Muniz


Carmelo Muniz Murder Victim
 
Cheryl Okafor

Cheryl Yvonne Okafor
37 years old
Domestic Violence
August 15, 2010
Pear St. Reading, PA


 
Michael Perez Reading PA Unsolved Murder
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!

 
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
 

Two Murdered Sisters

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.'

Learn more here..
Sisters Carolyn A. Levan, left, and Charlene D. Levan Unsolved Murder Victims
Sisters Carolyn A. Levan, left, and Charlene D. Levan.
 
Joseph Stewart
Murdered 3/24/2010
N. 3rd Street, Reading
Please Help!

Joseph Stewart Reading Murder Victim
500 Block of North 3rd Street Reading PA
 
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.

Florencio Muniz Medina Reading Homicide Victim
Read more here..
 
One witness can make a world of difference. Please speak out.
 
 
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

Maria Albers-Cosme
 
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Michelle A. Lutz 1998 Reading PA Murder Victim
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 murdered 3/27/2008 Reading PA
Jesus Barrera Villalobos
 
Julio Lara Unsolved Murder
10/23/2008 ~ 9:15pm
La Isla Del Encanto Bar
338 N. Sixth Street, Reading
Please Help!
 
Julio Lara Reading PA Unsolved Murder
Julio Lara, 44 Years old
 
Matthew Sullivan - When will the truth be told?
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.
 
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


 
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?

 

 
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
 
If you suspect Criminal Activity is occurring in Berks County,
you may confidentially submit a tip to the District Attorney's Office.

Click to submit a crime tip


Berks County
District Attorney
John T. Adams

Click to submit a crime tip
 
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.

Learn more here..
 
Terrell Little, Murdered
One of Two men charged, convicted of first - degree murder and related offenses.
Violence = Senselessness

Terrell Little
 
See how you can help!

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. 

Reading Eagle Article Dated April 1, 2009
Berks Grand Jury, District Attorney Ready to Begin Investigations 4/25/2009
 
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.


WFMZ Reports a Loaded Ruger Revolver Found at Laurel Springs Exeter
 
Donna and Thomas Puksar
Thomas & Donna Puksar
Murdered Inside Their
Bern Twp Home
April 15, 1991
Federal judge halts scheduled execution for Berks County murders
 
Finding witnesses and getting them to talk still plays a major role in finding a killer.

Number Of Unsolved Murders Rises Nationally (Dated 12/9/2008)
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
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't fear 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!
"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.

Our Victims weren’t sick,

They weren’t involved in an accident,

Their lives were taken thru Violence,

Their Killers are still free & possibly –

Living HERE in Berks County.

Each & Every Family of an Unsolved Murder

Lives with this torture everyday…

They have no rights, no information

No peace, And NO CLOSURE.