Mesa Police Department
Cold Case Files
The Mesa Police Department is re-investigating unsolved
homicide investigations, also known as "cold cases." This site is an attempt to
reach out to the members of our community and develop leads and information that
will aid in the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person or persons
responsible for these crimes. The Mesa Police Department is asking for your help in solving the
city's unsolved homicides. The following is a synopsis of cold case homicides
for the City of Mesa. If you have information that would assist us in solving
these senseless deaths, please contact the Mesa Police Department using one of
these options:
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Call the Mesa Police Department
Homicide Unit at 480-644-4236 or 480-644-4172.
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E-mail any information to
police.info@mesaaz.gov or use
the
online tip form.
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Call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 1-800-343-TIPS.
You may remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward.
Mesa Cold Cases
| Date of Homicide: |
August 6, 1994 |
| Location: |
1233 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa AZ (Fry's
Grocery Store) |
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On the above date at 12:11 a.m., the listed
suspects started a fight with several subjects at the listed location.
Suspect #2, pictured at left, allegedly pulled a gun and fired it,
killing one subject. The suspects got into the listed vehicle and were
last seen westbound on Hampton from the shopping center parking lot.
Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
Click on photo for larger version. Suspect #1: Hispanic male, 20 to 26
years old, 5' 8", 120 to 130 lbs., thin build, black or dark brown
shoulder-length curly hair, bushy at bottom, moustache and goatee.
Suspect #2 (pictured): Hispanic male, 16 to 17 years old, 6' to 6'
2", 160 to 165 lbs., thin build, dark brown or black hair shaved close
on the sides and combed straight back, possibly a light moustache.
Vehicle: 1972 to 1976 Chevy full-size pickup, primer gray in color,
red Arizona license plate. |
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| Name: |
Vernon Bowman |
| Date of Homicide: |
July 11, 1983 |
| Location: |
1900 block of West Lindner, Mesa AZ |
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The
Mesa Police Department is investigating the brutal death of 48-year-old
Vernon Bowman, whose body was found in his residence. Vernon had a small
circle of friends and one or more of his friends may have information
related to this investigation. Please contact the Mesa Police
Department or Silent Witness.
Click on photo for larger version. |
| Name: |
Mindi Chambers |
| Date of Homicide: |
October 19, 1982 |
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Location: |
2100 block of East University, Mesa AZ |
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The
Mesa Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old
Mindi Chambers, who was last seen walking her step-sister to school. She
was not reported missing until April 17, 1995. One of her high school
friends may have information related to her disappearance.
Please contact the Mesa Police Department or Silent Witness.
Click on photo for larger version. |
| Name: |
Yvone E. Rettig |
| Date of Homicide: |
January 31, 2004 |
| Location: |
7700 block of East Frito, Mesa AZ |
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The Mesa Police Department is investigating the homicide of 39-year-old
Yvone E. Rettig, whose body was found in her residence.
If you have information that would assist detectives in solving this
homicide, please contact the Mesa Police Department or Silent Witness.
Click on photo for larger version. |
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| Name: |
Pamela Newton |
| Date of Homicide: |
April 11, 1978 |
| Location: |
200 South and 2500 West (railroad
track), Mesa AZ |
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The
Mesa Police Department is investigating the homicide of 13-year-old
Pamela Newton, whose body was found near the railroad tracks in West
Mesa.
If you have information as to the person responsible for the murder
of Pamela Newton, please contact the Mesa Police Department or Silent
Witness.
Click on photo for larger version. |
| Name: |
Rondell Echoles |
| Name: |
Tyrone Phillips |
| Date of Homicide: |
June 6, 2006 |
| Location: |
900 block of South Dobson, Mesa AZ |
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The Mesa Police Department is investigating the
homicide of 25-year-old Rondell Echoles and 27-year-old Tyrone
Phillips, who were found in an apartment deceased.
If you have information that would assist detectives in
locating the person or persons responsible for their murder,
please contact the Mesa Police Department or Silent Witness.
Click on photos for larger versions. |
Photo of
Rondell Echoles |
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Photo of
Tyrone Phillips |
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| Name: |
Frances O'Donnell |
| Date of Homicide: |
June 22, 1988 (Wednesday) |
| Location: |
400 block of North Hibbert, Mesa AZ |
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The Mesa Police Department is investigating the death of
21-year-old Frances O'Donnell whose body was found in her residence. The
composite sketch is a description given to police by witnesses who saw
this person leaving the victim's residence shortly before she was found. If you have information as to the person responsible for the murder
of Frances O'Donnell, please contact the
Mesa Police Department or Silent Witness. |
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NOTE: The composite sketch is a
similarity composite of the person seen back on June 22, 1988 and may
not reflect this person's physical characteristics of today.
Click on photos for larger versions. |
| Name: |
Loretta Lynn |
| Date of Homicide: |
June 14, 1988 (Tuesday) |
| Location: |
4700 block of East Camino St., Mesa AZ |
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The
Mesa Police Department is investigating the death of 26-year-old Loretta
Lynn whose body was found in her residence. If you have information as
to the person responsible for the murder of Loretta Lynn, please contact
the Mesa Police Department or
Silent Witness.
Click on photo for larger version. |
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