Calvin Payne Jr, 20 GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. The McLain/Payne families are asking for help from the public.

About 10:58 a.m. Dec. 23, 1994 Calvin Payne was shot in the head while walking in the 900 block of Peck Avenue. Several people were in the immediate area when Payne was shot, but no witnesses have been located. He died Dec. 28 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Killed: 12/28/1994
Born: 11/22/1974

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Racine Police Special Investigations at 262-635-7792 or Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330. You may remain anonymous.

Jamaal Stanciel, 20
On June 14, 2008, Jamaal Stanciel, 20, was standing with a group of friends in the area of 11th Street and Hilker Place in Racine. Shots rang out. Stanciel was struck by gunfire and was transported to the hospital by acquaintances; however, he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Jamaal Stanciel
Age 20
Killed: 06/14/2008
Born: 08/01/1987
RPD # 08-34243

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Credit-Barber family

On May 31, 1997 Terry was dragged 5 blocks to his death by a driver who was speeding through stop signs and hitting other vehicles while Terry dangled from the car, some witnesses state that the driver was intentionally holding onto Barber’s hand. Witnesses report that he was dragged from Douglas Ave about 5 blocks to the area of Hubbard and Main.

This happened in broad daylight around 10:45 a.m. Witnesses did try to chase the suspect vehicle which they describe as a small “goldish tan” Chrysler, reports state that the suspect vehicle hit speeds as high as 70 m.p.h. The suspect is described as a a white male in his late teens or early 20s, was last seen fleeing down Michigan Ave where witnesses trying to follow lost him. Officers found no weapons or drugs at the scene.

Barber’s then girlfriend stated she spoke to him the night before when he stated that he was at grandmother’s house and would be going to his cousins home. They were expecting twins just days before his birthday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 635-7792 or you may leave an anonymous tip at Racine County Crimestoppers

Keontay Watson, 29
During the early morning hours on Monday, June 16, 2008, Keontay Watson, 29, was standing in the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Racine. Keontay was shot in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Watson was transported to the hospital for treatment; however he later succumbed to his injuries. Watson was killed 2 days after Jamaal Stanciel, who was from the opposite side of town . Watson may have been the victim of random retaliatory violence.

Keontay Watson
Age 29
Killed: 06/16/2008
Born: 06/10/1979
RPD # 08-34488

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Natesha Denton, 7 & Gloria Denton, 44
On August 18th, 2006, 7 year old Natesha Denton and her 44 year old grandmother, Gloria Denton were killed while trying to escape a large fire in their apartment complex at 4225 Durand Ave, the Park Vista Apartments. The fire was intentionally set and ruled arson.

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Friends have waited over 20 years for justice and its has not come. The suspects have never been arrested and charged in the death of Andre McKinstry, who was only 24 years old when he was gunned down at a tavern in August of 1994.

Andre was shot to death about 1:30 a.m. at Steve & B’s Tavern, 1224 16th St on an early Sunday morning in August of 1994. As many as 150 people were in the bar when the slaying occurred, and an equal number were outside when two officers on foot patrol nearby heard the shots and rushed to the tavern, many patrons fled when officers started arriving.

McKinstry had been shot in the head, neck and upper chest and was found inside the bar. Racine Police at the time believed this was a targeted case because there were no injuries to anyone else in the crowded bar. There was a birthday celebration that night and it was thought that McKinstry might have been there for it. He was not a regular customer at Steve & B’s.

If you have any information you are urged to call the Racine Police Department at 262-635-7700 and ask for the Investigations Unit, or Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.

The family still waits for answer after 25 years. His sister still after all these years misses her “big brother” and want justice. She has asked us to shared Eddie’s story in hopes that someone will come forward to try to help bring a small amount of peace to a family.

Around 10 p.m. on April 7, 1988, Caledonia police responded to the 7200 block of Lakeshore Drive in the Crestview subdivision . The call came in from a passerby who thought a boy had fallen off his bike, Caledonia Police stated.

An officer who arrived on the scene instead found a critically injured 22-year-old Eddie Gerardo lying in a driveway. Eddie was rushed to the hospital where he died of stab wounds.

According to a story printed in the Journal Times
Caledonia police launched a full investigation into Eddie’s death in 1988. They had a suspect in the case, but never gathered enough evidence to make an arrest. About seven or eight years ago police started a cold case investigation of the homicide. Investigators from their department and the Racine County Sheriff’s Department worked on nothing else.

Submitted by Eva Gerardo

Caledonia police still believe the suspect from the second investigation is the person who killed Gerardo, but they don’t have enough evidence to arrest him. According to authorities “He’s still out there”.

Anyone with information on Eddie Gerardo’s death is asked to call the Caledonia Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (262) 835-4423.

Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at (888) 636-9330, sent via e-mail at http://racine.crimestoppersweb.com/ or by text message to CRIMES (274637) and typing in TIP417 and your message.

Senmeon Williams, 23
On April 10th, 2008, Senmeon William, 23, was shot outside of a Supermarket at 1407 Superior Street in Racine. Williams was a patron in the nearby Five Corners Tavern just prior to his shooting. This incident occurred in broad daylight at about 10:43 AM at the busy 5 Corners intersection of Douglas and Superior.

Senmeon Williams
Age 23
Killed: 04/10/2008
Born: 10/20/1984
RPD # 08-19286

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On July 21,1999, the Racine County Sheriff Department, recovered the body of a female alongside a cornfield in a rural area.

Body is that of a white female, late teens-twenties, brown/hazel eyes, reddish brown hair, 5’8, 120 lbs with poor dentition and protruding front teeth. Each ear is double-pierced and there appears to be no scars or tattoos.

At the time of recovery, the victim was wearing a mans gray/silver country western shirt with snap buttons as depicted in the photo below.
If you have any information that may assist in identifying this female or shirt, please contact the Racine County Sheriff’s Department or Investigator Hintz at 262-262.636.3190. You can visit the facebook page at RCSO-Jane Doe, Racine County Wisconsin

Credit-Jane Doe-Racine County Sheriffs Office

Tonya Guerra, 26
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
On Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at 10:50 p.m., Guerra crashed her red Geo Tracker into a light pole on Memorial Drive, south of State St., near the Walgreen’s Drug Store. Investigators found that Guerra had been shot in her left side below her arm. Guerra was unconscious and was alone in the vehicle. She later died at the hospital. Investigators believe Guerra was fleeing from her attacker after she was shot, and crashed her SUV a short distance away from where the shooting took place.

Tonya Guerra
Age 26

Killed: 07/31/1996
Born: 01/05/1970
RPD #96-49639

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On December 1, 1986, four young Burlington men broke into the Auctioneer’s Inn at 4614 Sheard Road in Dover. During an investigation, Racine County sheriff’s deputies learned the names of suspects. One of those people was Christopher Winkler who was 19 at the time. The charges were dropped again Chris 4 months later, others did serve time for the burglary. According to his family he would not have just left as he was very close to his family at the time of his disappearance and would return for dinner every night. A month and a half later, his mother reported him missing. He was last seen the night of Feb. 16, 1987.

According to media reports “Somebody has killed him, I just know that,” his mother, Jean Winkler, said at the time. To this day, sheriff’s investigators have the same hunch. “We believe he was killed,” sheriff’s Lt. James P. Ivanoski said recently. “But all we have is a missing-persons report. … We have no evidence whatsoever.”

The family laid him to rest. His funeral services were held at St. Charles Catholic Church in Burlington on Friday, February 13, 1998.

If anyone has any information relating to the disappearance and death of Christopher Winkler, you are asked to please contact The Racine County Sheriff’s Office.

Ann Larson, 29
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
On November 9th, 2008, Ann Larson, 29, was found deceased in her home in Racine by her former boyfriend. A subsequent autopsy revealed that Larson died of a puncture wound to the chest. Larson had been the victim of domestic abuse incidents prior to her murder.

Ann Larson
Age 29
Killed: 11/09/2008
Born: 09/28/1979
RPD # 08-70197

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Lisa Papara, 32
On November 21, 1993 officers discovered Lisa Papara deceased in her apartment at 4111 Erie St. Papara was found partially unclothed. A subsequent autopsy revealed that Papara died of asphyxiation.

Lisa Papara
Age 32
Killed: 11/21/1993
Born: 03/17/1961
RPD # 93-84323

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Photo courtesy Massie Family

The family of Linda Massie is desperate for answers and wanting what little closure is possible in their lives and are asking the Racine community for help.

Linda Massie 29 was sexually assaulted and brutally stabbed to death in a home at 708 Randolph Street that was being renovated on March 6, 1990. A white sheet covered her face, and a bucket of drywall joint compound covered the sheet. Paint and caulk had been used in an attempt to conceal evidence.

A stain found on Massie’s inner thigh, however, contained low levels of semen. At the time, testing couldn’t pinpoint the source of the semen. After a DNA search found a match in 2004 Racine police arrested Albert Hill, 43, New Albany, Miss., on April 24 for the 1990 murder of Linda Massie. A DNA test in 2003 matched Hill’s DNA to that found on Massie’s body.

Albert Hill was scheduled to stand trial on August 29, 2005 in Racine County but due to miscommunications with his attorney, his attorney withdrew from the case. Missing witnesses also hindered taking the case to trial where the State moved to dismiss due to missing 2 witnesses that allegedly moved out on state on April 7,2006 . The case was dismissed without prejudice and the State could come back and file if they could locate the witnesses.

Obituary notices show that Albert Earl Hill passed away in September of 2011. The family is still searching for answers and for the witnesses. If anyone has any information that could provide some answers they are asked to contact the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 635-7792 or you may leave an anonymous tip at Racine County Crime Stoppers

Jamil Hayes, 26 GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

On Friday, December 30, 2005 at 2:55 a.m. Hayes and an acquaintance drove to the 900 block of Hamilton Street after having left Vipers Lounge on High Street. Hayes got out of his car for an unknown reason and was shot. He died at the scene.
Age 26

Killed: 12/30/2005
Born: 04/09/1979
RPD #05-79909
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Help Keep Racine Safe-Jamil Hayes

Rudy-Credit Family

We are sharing this from Christina, their family still seeks justice in the hit and run death of their brother Rudy.

“16 years ago, our family lost one of our brothers to a terrible hit and run motorcycle accident. At the time he was a single father raising his 3 younger sons, Ramon, Reuben, Ricardo and had 2 older sons, Rudy and Ricky.

They still have not caught the “person” (I choose not to call him a man because he is a coward). This coward was arrested the night of the accident but was released the next morning by posting the $5,000 cash bond and since then has disappeared. His name is Francisco Javier Gonzalez Cruz DOB 12/03/66 or 12/03/64. He has outstanding warrants for his arrest for the following: HIT & RUN Causing Death, Bail Jumping, Operating Under the Influence, Driving After Revocation and Fail/Yield Right Of Way. He is from Mexico and we have had confirmation that he went back to his homeland but over the years have had information that he was back in the United States.

Please if you know anything, know any of these people or know the whereabouts of this coward please please call your local authorities. All we want is justice for our family so we can finally have closure. Thank you!”

Francisco Javier Gonzalez-Suspect charged

Many people in this community knew him as “Jim”. If you have any information you are encouraged to contact Racine Police. Let’s give this family some closure and bring the responsible party to justice.

On Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 10:34 p.m., a caller reported Arthur Winch had been beaten and was lying unconscious in front of 1917 Fairview Terrace, west of the Uptown area of Racine near the intersection of Washington Ave. and Valley Drive. Winch did not live in the area that he was attacked. Winch died six days later. Police consider robbery as a possible motive for the attack. Police are asking for the communities help.

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Help Keep Racine Safe-Arthur Winch

On March 12, 2010 Mohammed A Shehadeh was murdered inside The Market at 1949 Racine St. An anonymous donor has presented $10,000 for anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this homicide.
On March 12, 2010 at about 5:30 P.M. the Racine Police Department responded to a report of gunshots at 20th and Racine St. Officers located Mohammed A. Shehadeh dead inside 1949 Racine St. The Racine Police Department is interested in speaking to anyone with information on this homicide.

The $10,000 reward will be placed in a secure escrow account at a local banking institution. This account will remain active for a minimum period of 12-months, after which, the status of this case will be reviewed. This reward will be promptly paid out following the arrest and subsequent conviction of anyone directly involved in this crime.

The following statement is being released from the Racine Police Department on behalf of the family of Mohammed Shehadeh.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the friends, family and neighbors who have supported our family through this crisis. We are especially grateful to the anonymous donor who recently pledged the $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this crime. All future communication relative to the generous reward offer will be handled through the Racine Police Department.We ask that the members of the media respect our family’s privacy as we
continue through the grieving process in the loss of our loved one.

If you have any information you are urged to call the Racine Police Department at 262-635-7700 and ask for the Investigations Unit, or Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.

Daniel Mayfield, 25
On December 10th, 2010 officers were sent to 3501 Douglas Avenue for the report of a person shot during an armed robbery where several shots were fired. Officers discovered that Daniel Mayfield, 25, was shot and killed in his home during the robbery.

Daniel Mayfield
Age 25
Killed: 12/10/2010
Born: 07/20/1985
RPD # 10-68464

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Damien Robinson, 27
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
On Sunday, December 11, 2005, at 2:09 a.m., Robinson was shot and died while seated inside of a vehicle near the intersection of St. Patrick St. and St. Clair St. on the near north side of Racine. His vehicle was struck numerous times by gunfire.
Damien Robinson
Age 27
Killed: 12/11/2005
Born: 07/17/1978
RPD #05-76560

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Help Keep Racine Safe-Damien Robinson