St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is asking your help in solving these homicide cases. You can remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-(888) 277-TIPS (8477) or "TEXT" TIP231 plus your message to CRIMES (274637)

Alyce Bowles
On 02/06/09 Deputies responded to a residence in the 600 block of Alhambra Lane North, in Sawgrass, at 9:15 p.m. A friend of the victim found the victim deceased inside her home and contacted the Sheriff’s Office. The victim was identified as Alyce Bowles, 92, 607 Alhambra Lane North.

Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious near the victim’s home between 5:30-9:00 p.m., or if you have information concerning this investigation is asked to contact the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office at 904-824-8304.

If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477) or you can Text your tip by Texting “TIP231 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). We don’t want your name; just your information and you could be eligible for a reward of $5000.00

Franklin S. Curtis
W/M DOB 10/21/1926: He was located deceased on 6/20/1981 in a wooded area adjacent to the north rest area on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County. He sustained multiple stab wounds and his vehicle was stolen and later located in Camden County GA. Motive is possibly Robbery.

Nancy Jo Canode
W/F DOB 10/20/1941: She was located deceased on 03/04/1981 in her residence in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Joseph Del Guidice AKA GI Joe (No photo available)
W/M DOB 04/01/1917: He was located deceased on 09/24/1981 in his residence at the ‘GI Joe Motel’ on US 1 South. He sustained a gunshot wound while in his residence. Motive appears to be some type of retaliation.

Ralph James Whittmore
W/M DOB 04/20/1943: He was located deceased on 12/12/1981 in a wooded near the intersection of TPC Blvd and Solano Rd. in Ponte Vedra Beach. The victim died as a result of blunt force trauma. He was seen in Jacksonville Beach on the evening prior to his murder. Robbery is possibly the motive.

Judy Hill Leland
W/F DOB 2/20/1960: She was located deceased on 01/22/1982 in the parking lot of the T/A Truck stop (formally G/M Truck Stop)  located at CR 210 and Interstate 95 in St. Johns County. Homicide is possibly sexually motivated.

George Henry Lee
W/M 3/8/1940: On 10/02/1982 he was contacted by law enforcement in the West St. Augustine after sustaining numerous head injuries due to an assault. He was transported to the hospital and later died as a result of his injuries. His death was caused by blunt force trauma to the face and head. The investigation revealed he was possibly assaulted by numerous young black males while in the West St. Augustine area.

Richard Jeffery Jackson
W/M DOB 10/20/1954: He was located deceased on 5/07/1982 at the The Sheridan Inn of Anastasia on St. Augustine Beach. Victim died as a result of multiple stab wounds. A white male was seen leaving the hotel room shortly after the murder. Robbery is possibly the motive.

Brenda Strickland
W/F DOB 3/31/1949: She was located deceased on 06/09/1986 in front of her residence on Pleasure Lane in St. Augustine FL. Victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. Motive appears to be some type of retaliation.

Paul Johnson (no photo available)
W/M DOB 7/30/1943: He was located deceased on 01/07/1989 off CR 210, just south of Mickler’s Cut off in Ponte Vedra Beach. Victim was in advanced state of decomposition and the remains weren’t identified immediately. Victim was from Jacksonville and there is no apparent motive in the murder.

Phillip Lane (No photo Available)
W/M DOB 10/25/1950: He was a transient who was located deceased on 03/04/1992 under the 312 Bridge in St. Augustine FL. Victim died as a result of a gunshot wound. No apparent motive.

Eve Machan
W/F approximately 27 years old: She was located deceased in September of 1993 in a wooded area off CR 210, just west of US 1 North within St. Johns County. She was a Hungarian immigrant who lived and was employed as an exotic dancer in Jacksonville.

Katherine A. Walker
B/F DOB 12/21/1962: She was located deceased on 03/08/1994 on 880 Federal Point Rd. (Hastings FL) in a drainage ditch. Homicide is possibly sexually motivated.

Cherie Morrisette (Solved)
W/F 11 years old: She was located deceased on 12/02/1996 in the St. Johns River near Orangedale. She was previously reported as a missing person out of Jacksonville. Based on DNA evidence Robert Mitchell was arrested in 2005 and subsequently convicted, now serving a life sentence.

Jesse “Pee Wee” Whitley
W/M DOB 12/16/1959: He was located deceased on 01/20/1991 in Riverdale Park off CR 13 South. Victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. Motive appears to be some type of retaliation.

Orlando Lopez (No photo available)
H/M (laborer): He was located deceased on 05/26/1998 at 6100 Armstrong Rd. (Labor Camp) Victim died as a result of stab wounds. 

Ralph Carnell Vaughan
B/M DOB 5/12/1949: He was located deceased on 10/01/1998 inside the Texaco Gas Station located at SR 206 and Interstate 95 in St. Johns County. He was employed at the gas station and was discovered deceased in the middle of the day and died as a result of a single gunshot wound. Robbery or retaliation may be the motive.

Kimberly Davies
W/F DOB 01/17/1969: She was located deceased on 10/23/1998 in her residence at 344 Quail Point Dr. in Ponte Vedra Beach. Her burned remains were located after a fire engulfed her residence. The cause of the fire is suspicious and remains under investigation.

Alicia Mae Eakins (Solved)
W/F DOB 7/22/1975: She was reported missing on 03/05/2000. She was last seen with her boy friend Ralph John Faba in the St. Augustine area. Foul play was suspected. March of 2008, Ralph Faba confessed to Alicia Eakins’ murder and directed law enforcement to her remains in the Ocala National Forest. He pled and was sentenced to an additional 25 years to be served consecutively to his current 40 year sentence.

Larissa Forbes
W/F DOB 05/22/1973: She was located deceased on 03/05/2001 in the Intracoastal Waterway in the Vilano Beach area. The victim’s body was weighted down before she was placed in the water. She was known to frequent the West St. Augustine area. No apparent motive.

Andrew Todd Bullock
W/M DOB 12/08/1962: He was located deceased on 02/13/2002 in a remote area off CR 305. He was located near his vehicle (blue Lincoln Navigator) and his death was the result of gunshot wounds. He was traveling from North Carolina to Orlando. No apparent motive.

Leo Neil Napierata
W/M DOB 12/16/1956: He was located deceased on 08/09/2003 in his residence (converted school bus) at 140 Stratton Rd. St. Augustine FL. Victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. No apparent motive.

Anthony “Amp” Lamar Peterson
B/M DOB 11/01/1990: He was located deceased on 08/01/2005 floating in a waterway under the Deep Creek Bridge in Hastings FL. He was previously reported as a missing person out of Putnam County. No apparent motive.

Clark Edwin McWhorter
W/M DOB 04/21/1975: He was located deceased on 01/28/2007 in the roadway on Coastal Highway in Guana State Park. Victim died as the result of a gunshot wound. No apparent motive.

Maria Martinez - SOLVED
H/F DOB 12/03/1955: She was located deceased on 11/05/2007 on the side off SR 13, just north of Orangedale. She was last seen at her residence in Jacksonville by her husband on 11/04/2007 at 0330 hours.

Crime Stoppers

Crimestoppers is a non-profit organization. Our primary goal is to provide citizens with a way to assist law enforcement to apprehend criminals and to make our community a safer place to live.

If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $1000.00, Crimestoppers is here to assist you keep our community safer.  Florida law restricts law enforcement agencies from offering money for information.

Contact CrimeStoppers at (888) 277-8477 or "TEXT" TIP231 plus your message to CRIMES (274637)

SJSO Tip Line

Want to report a crime or suspicious activity? If you have observed any illegal activity and wish to remain anonymous contact the SJSO Tip Line at (904) 824-9099. Reporting directly to the SJSO Tip Line does not make you eligible for a reward.

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