Baltimore County Police Homicide Cold Case Squad

Baltimore County Police Homicide Cold Case Squad The BCoPD Homicide Cold Case Squad focuses on cold case homicides and long-term missing persons

On May 28, 2014, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Colony Hill Court in Arbutus for a ...
05/28/2026

On May 28, 2014, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Colony Hill Court in Arbutus for a welfare check at a residence. Upon arrival, officers entered the home and discovered an adult male lying on the bedroom floor suffering from obvious traumatic injuries.

The victim was identified as Brandon “B” Joyce. Investigators determined that Brandon had been shot at least one time. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Brandon was 25 years old at the time of his murder.

If you have any information relating to this murder, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways and you may remain anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

On the afternoon of May 27, 1997, a neighbor went to Barbara Stenzel's apartment, located at 2605 Yorkway in Dundalk, an...
05/27/2026

On the afternoon of May 27, 1997, a neighbor went to Barbara Stenzel's apartment, located at 2605 Yorkway in Dundalk, and found Barbara unresponsive on the sofa. The neighbor contacted 911 immediately and Barbara was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy later determined that she had been strangled and her death was ruled a homicide.

Barbara was described as a loving mother to her two young children. She was 37 years old at the time of her murder.

Attached to this post is a composite sketch created in 1997. Several witnesses reported seeing a male subject resembling the individual in the sketch enter Barbara’s apartment on the morning of her murder. It is also possible that he was clean-shaven at the time.
In 1997, this individual was reportedly seen operating both a white van and an older rust or maroon colored van. Detectives would like to speak with him in reference to this investigation.

If you have any information relating to the murder of Barbara Stenzel or the identity of the individual in the composite sketch, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to solving this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways with the option of remaining anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

Just after midnight on May 24, 1992, residents of an apartment building in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive in Essex were...
05/24/2026

Just after midnight on May 24, 1992, residents of an apartment building in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive in Essex were awakened by the smell of smoke filling the building. Smoke could be seen by passing motorists, and several individuals attempted to help residents escape to safety.

Mary Lee Gericke and her daughter, Victoria Gericke, lived in a second-floor apartment in the building. They were unable to escape the building and died in the fire.

The fire was later ruled an arson, and the deaths of Mary Lee and Victoria Gericke were ruled homicides. The three-alarm fire was started in the hallway of the apartment building.

Mary Lee Gericke was 30 years old at the time of her death. Victoria Gericke was 8 years old.

If you have any information relating to this crime, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways and you may remain anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

On the evening of May 21, 2010, Reginald Mack was standing outside near his residence in the 3800 block of McDowell Lane...
05/21/2026

On the evening of May 21, 2010, Reginald Mack was standing outside near his residence in the 3800 block of McDowell Lane in Lansdowne, talking with someone he knew, when an unknown assailant approached and shot him multiple times in the chest. The suspect then fled the area in an unknown direction.

After hearing the gunshots, Reginald’s mother and sister went outside and found him lying on the ground, bleeding. Reginald was transported to Shock Trauma, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Reginald Mack was 24 years old at the time of his murder.

If you have any information relating to this murder, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways with the option of remaining anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

Early in the morning of May 15, 1983, Catherine “Cathy” Marie Britt and her male acquaintance were parked on Poplar Hill...
05/15/2026

Early in the morning of May 15, 1983, Catherine “Cathy” Marie Britt and her male acquaintance were parked on Poplar Hill Road near Merrymans Mill Road in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area. An unknown male suspect fired several shots through one of the vehicle's windows, striking both Cathy and the male acquaintance. Cathy and the male acquaintance were both transported to local hospitals where Cathy was ultimately pronounced deceased. The male acquaintance was critically injured but survived the shooting.

A similar incident occurred on April 16, 1983, also in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area. A male and female were also seated in a vehicle when an unknown suspect opened a door and began shooting. Both the male and female survived in this incident.

Cathy was 22 years old when she was killed. She was a runner, an excellent racquetball player, and played tennis and volleyball in high school. She had a job in banking lined up once she graduated from college. She was creative and enjoyed crabbing, needle point, and sewing. Cathy was very driven, had a great sense of humor, and was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend.

If you have any information relating to this murder, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways with the option of remaining anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

05/13/2026

Do you have any information relating to the 1999 murder of Sarah Jane Forrester?

If you have any information relating to this crime, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department's Homicide Unit at 410-887-3943.
Text tips to 443-862-9426.
Nothing is too small - you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime.
It is possible to remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

William Joseph Smith has been missing since May 10, 2023. He was last seen that evening outside of the White Marsh Mote...
05/10/2026

William Joseph Smith has been missing since May 10, 2023. He was last seen that evening outside of the White Marsh Motel, located in the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh. All of his personal effects, including his cellular phone and wallet, were located inside a room that Mr. Smith was renting. His car was later located at a nearby motel. William Smith was 57 years old at the time of his disappearance.

If you have any information relating to the disappearance of William Joseph Smith, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may the key to solving this case. Tips can be submitted in the following ways with the option of remaining anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

Around 5:00 A.M. on May 8, 1978, the body of Charles “Clyde” Roark was found lying on the ground in a locked yard at Chr...
05/08/2026

Around 5:00 A.M. on May 8, 1978, the body of Charles “Clyde” Roark was found lying on the ground in a locked yard at Christensen Trucking, which was located at 9610 Pulaski Highway in Middle River. Clyde had obvious trauma to the head and his death was ruled a homicide.

Clyde was friends with the owner of Christensen Trucking, as well as several of the employees there. He had keys to the yard and would often “keep an eye on the place” when nobody else was around.

Clyde was known to frequent the nearby Chesapeake Bar, which was located at the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road. Clyde came from a large family and was described by a family member as a quiet man. Clyde was 36-years-old when he was murdered.

If you have any information relating to the murder of Charles "Clyde" Roark, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department. Nothing is too small – you may have the key to helping detectives solve this crime. Tips can be submitted in the following ways and you may remain anonymous:
Metro Crime Stoppers (you may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward):
1-866-7LOCKUP
Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit: 410-887-3943
By Text Message to: 443-862-9426
By Email to: [email protected]

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