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Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland
Medical Examiner IDs Manner Of Death After Human Remains Found In Maryland Police in Baltimore are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify human remains found decomposing more than a year ago. Late in the afternoon of Sept. 5, 2023, officers were called to the back of the 800 block of North Fremont Avenue to probe reports of a dead body that was found in the area. Upon arrival, members of the Baltimore Police Department found the unidentified remains of a person who "appeared to have been (there) for some time."  The body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's Office, where it was determined that the manner of death was a homicide…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police
Woman, Baby Found Dead In Baltimore Home: Police Police are investigating the deaths of a woman and baby found in a home in Baltimore Tuesday morning, Feb. 13. The 32-year-old woman was found dead in a home on the 1800 block of McCulloh Street with her one-year-old baby around 10:05 a.m., Baltimore Police Det. Vernon Davis told Daily Voice Wednesday. The case is being investigated as a “questionable death,” Davis said. The cause will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. No signs of apparent foul play were observed, the Police Detective added. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join t…

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by Valerie Musson
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'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police 'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police
'Obviously' Dead Body Found In Vacant Baltimore Home: Police A body was found in a vacant Baltimore home on Tuesday morning, Jan. 9, police said. Patrol officers from the Eastern District responded to a vacant home on the 3600 block of Belair Road around 9:50 a.m. Upon arrival, police found an unidentified person inside, “obviously deceased,” they said. The remains were taken to the Medical Examiner's office to identify the victim and cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join th…

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by Valerie Musson
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Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Dead Body Found In Baltimore Woods Near Park, Elementary School, Police Say (Developing) An investigation. has been launched in Baltimore after a man was found shot and killed in the woods not far from an area park and elementary school. Shortly before 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, police say that officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to a wooded area in the 2500 block of North Dukeland Street, where passersby found an unresponsive man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. The body was found near Hanlon Park, Gwynns Falls Elementary School, and Bard High School Early College Baltimore. It has since been taken to the Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy …

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland
Police ID Fourth Teen Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland More than a month after an investigation was launched into a fatal crash that left several teenagers dead in Prince George's County, a new victim has been identified. Upper Marlboro resident Darteal Byers, 17, is the fourth victim to be named in the crash that also took the lives of driver Marquay Swann, 14, of Lanham, 15-year-old Zyshaun Cuffey, of Glenarden, and Upper Marlboro native Serenity Sellman, 15, the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 to the intersection of Lottsford Road and Palmetto Drive in Mitchellville, where t…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland
Police ID Teen Driver, Passengers Killed Crashing Carjacked Kia After Fiery Crash In Maryland New details have been released as police continue to investigate a fatal crash that left four dead in Prince George's County. Lanham resident Marquay Swann, 14, was the driver of the Kia Sorento that went up in flames after a fatal pursuit that also took the lives of 15-year-old Zyshaun Cuffey, of Glenarden, and Upper Marlboro native Serenity Sellman, 15, the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed on Monday.  A fourth passenger who died in the crash still has not been identified, police say.  Officers were called around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 to the intersection of Lottsford …

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by Zak Failla
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Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home
Former Loyola Basketball Star Jamal Barney Found Dead In Vacant Home Former Loyola men's basketball star Jamal Barney was found dead inside a vacant home this week in West Baltimore, police confirmed. On Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 500 block of North Payson Street to conduct a welfare check after Barney's family reported that he had been missing for days and may be inside. Upon arrival, police say that they found Barney's body with signs of trauma to the body and the 37-year-old former basketball player was later identified by the Medical Examiner's Office. His death was ruled a homicide on Tuesd…

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by Zak Failla
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Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Skeletal Remains Found Inside Suitcase In Maryland (Developing) Residents in Baltimore made a grisly discovery on Sunday morning. Human skeletal remains were found inside a suitcase in the 2400 block of East Madison Street at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, according to authorities. The incident is now under investigation by homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office to conduct an autopsy, identify the victim, and determine the cause and manner of death. It remains under investigation. Anyone with information has been asked to contact investigators by calling (410) 396-2100.…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (DEVELOPING) Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (DEVELOPING)
Woman's Body Found With Fatal Traumatic Injuries In Baltimore: Police (Developing) A death investigation has been launched after a woman was found with traumatic injuries lying unresponsive in Baltimore overnight, police say. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 3900 block of Park Heights Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, where there was a reported aggravated assault. Upon arrival, they found a 36-year-old woman unresponsive who showed signs of blunt force trauma, investigators said. Responding paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the woman’s identi…

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by Zak Failla
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Human Remains Found Inside Container Near Baltimore Church Human Remains Found Inside Container Near Baltimore Church
Human Remains Found Inside Container Near Baltimore Church Police are investigating a homicide after human remains were found inside a container in a Baltimore neighborhood.  A call for help was made around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 after human remains were found inside a black container in the curtilage of the 3900 block of Garrison Boulevard, according to investigators.    Baltimore police officers arrived at the scene and removed the remains, transporting them to the Medical Examiners' Office for an autopsy. On Wednesday, March 8, police were notified that the remains were confirmed to be human and the cause of death was ruled …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Healthcare Worker Charged With Murdering Nursing Home Patient She Knocked Over In Baltimore: PD Healthcare Worker Charged With Murdering Nursing Home Patient She Knocked Over In Baltimore: PD
Healthcare Worker Charged With Murdering Nursing Home Patient She Knocked Over In Baltimore: PD An employee at a Maryland nursing home has been charged with the murder of a 75-year-old long-term healthcare patient who died after being knocked down last May, authorities in Baltimore announced. Obiageriaku Jane Iheanacho, 35, of Middle River, has been charged with murder and multiple counts of assault for her role in the death of Ellsworth Johnson-Bey last year. Original story - Nursing Home Patient's Death Ruled Homicide: Baltimore PD On May 18, 2022, Johnson-Bey was knocked down by an employee - later identified as Iheanacho - inside a home in the 5000 block of Frankford Road, police…

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by Zak Failla
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Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home
Body Found In Storage Container On Porch Of Baltimore Home The body of a murder victim was found in a storage container after neighbors reported a "suspicious package" on the porch of a vacant home in Baltimore, authorities say. A "foul smell" had began emanating from the storage container, which was placed on the porch of the home in the 3500 block of Holmes Avenue. Police were called to investigate the container around 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, according to Baltimore Police. Officers opened the container, where they found the victim's body.  The victim's body was then transported to the Medical Examiner's office where the manner of death wa…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Toddler's Traumatic Death In Maryland Ruled A Homicide By Medical Examiner Toddler's Traumatic Death In Maryland Ruled A Homicide By Medical Examiner
Toddler's Traumatic Death In Maryland Ruled A Homicide By Medical Examiner Doctors in Maryland have ruled the death of a 1-year-old toddler in Baltimore a homicide, police say. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called at approximately 12:14 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 to the 2700 block of Ellicott Driveway for a report of an unresponsive baby. Upon arrival, officers rendered aid to 1-year-old Nymeia Gillard, who ultimately was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics. Gillard’s body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy, which determined the child’s death was caused by multiple signs of trauma. Homicide detectives…

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by Zak Failla
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Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland
Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland An investigation has been launched in Maryland after a man’s burning body was found in Baltimore on Sunday morning. Police say that officers were called at approximately 11:11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 to the 1000 block of East 20th Street, near the intersection of Kennedy Avenue, where there were reports of a burning body. At the scene, Baltimore City Fire Department members were able to extinguish the fire, and police said that the remains of an unknown man were found. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, the body is being transported to the Medical Examiner’s …

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by Zak Failla
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Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police
Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police An investigation is underway in Maryland after a dead body was pulled from a Baltimore golf course, police said. Police investigators and members of the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Carroll Park Golf Course on Washington Boulevard shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, where there was a report of an unresponsive man floating in a body of water in the area. First responders were able to locate the body of the man - whose name was not released - and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to con…

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by Zak Failla
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Unresponsive Man Found On Baltimore Street ID'd, Cause Of Death Revealed Unresponsive Man Found On Baltimore Street ID'd, Cause Of Death Revealed
Unresponsive Man Found On Baltimore Street ID'd, Cause Of Death Revealed Police have identified the unresponsive man found on a Baltimore street earlier this week, authorities say. Darius Jones, 26, was found unresponsive on the 800 block of Bradhurst Road shortly after 7 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, according to Baltimore police. Upon medic arrival, Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.  Jones's body was taken to the Medical Examiner's office where they found a fatal gunshot wound.  Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Body Found Severely Burned Near Baltimore Railroad Tracks Identified Body Found Severely Burned Near Baltimore Railroad Tracks Identified
Body Found Severely Burned Near Baltimore Railroad Tracks Identified A suspicious death case of a man found severely burned near railroad tracks in Baltimore has been upgraded to a homicide investigation, authorities say. Jeremiah Williamson, 18, was found near the tracks on the 2500 block of Georgetown Road shortly before 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22. Williamson was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was sent to the Medical Examiner's office where an autopsy revealed he died as a result of being shot in the head.  Homicide detectives are investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information to call 410-396-2100. Anyone wishing to…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baby Beaten To Death In Baltimore: Police Baby Beaten To Death In Baltimore: Police
Baby Beaten To Death In Baltimore: Police A 6-month-old baby was beaten to death last March in Baltimore, authorities announced Monday, June 12. Police responding to reports of an unresponsive baby on the 1800 block of West Lombard Street found 6-month-old Legacy Bell unresponsive around 11:40 a.m. March 1, city police said. Medics responded to the location and pronounced the girl dead on the scene. Her body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s office for autopsy where doctors ruled the death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. Homicide detectives are investigating this case. Anyone with information is urged to cont…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Death Of Baltimore 1-Year-Old Upgraded To Homicide: Police Death Of Baltimore 1-Year-Old Upgraded To Homicide: Police
Death Of Baltimore 1-Year-Old Upgraded To Homicide: Police The questionable death of a one-year-old baby in Baltimore last year has been upgraded to a homicide investigation, authorities say.  Austin Hammond was found unresponsive at a home in the 4300 block of Seminole Avenue on the morning of September 12, 2021, Baltimore Police said.  After numerous attempts to resuscitate the child, medics pronounced the victim deceased at the home, police say. Hammond's body was transported to the medical examiner’s office where an autopsy and toxicology test were performed.  The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is ask…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Baltimore Man Arrested For Pushing Cousin Down Flight Of Stairs, Killing Her: Police Baltimore Man Arrested For Pushing Cousin Down Flight Of Stairs, Killing Her: Police
Baltimore Man Arrested For Pushing Cousin Down Flight Of Stairs, Killing Her: Police A 33-year-old woman died after being pushed down a flight of stairs in a home in Baltimore, and her cousin has been charged with murder in her death, police said. Shanletta Lewis was rushed to an area hospital with head trauma after being shoved by 31-year-old Demetrick Lewis on the 7000 block of North Curley Street around 2:40 p.m. on Feb. 1, city police said. Shanletta died of her injuries two days later. Her body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s office where the case was ruled a homicide. Demetrick was transported to Central Booking Intake Facility where he …

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by Cecilia Levine