Murder

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William Bradford Bishop Added To FBI Top Ten List

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For Immediate Release Contact: Darrell Foxworth, Special AgentThursday, April 17, 2014 (858) 320-8302

News of Top Ten Fugitive with Ties to California Generating Tips

On April 10th, the FBI’s Baltimore Division announced the latest addition to the FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, William Bradford Bishop. Bishop is wanted in connection with the cold case homicide of his five family members in March 1976, all of whom he allegedly bludgeoned to death before burning and burying their bodies in North Carolina. Additional information about Bishop can be found at the link below, to include details, photos, age-enhanced illustrations and a video podcast.

Since the publicity campaign began last week, the FBI’s Baltimore Division has received a large number of tips in areas where Bishop lived and worked. Bishop, who was born in Pasadena, California and still has associations in that area. Bishop was also known to have an affinity for the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Investigators believe there is a strong possibility Bishop could have returned to places with which he was familiar near Southern California, or the mountains in the state of California or Nevada.

While there is no evidence to indicate Bishop’s whereabouts, investigators are enhancing publicity efforts in the Western United States. There is a reward of up to $100,000 being offered by the FBI for information leading to the capture of William Bradford Bishop.

Anyone with information about this case may contact the FBI by calling 1 800 CALL FBI, by submitting a tip at www.fbi.gov or by calling their local FBI Field Office. The San Diego FBI Field Office telephone number is (858) 320-1800.

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Unknown Suspect Wanted for Attempted Homicide in Downtown San Diego

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Central Division are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate an unknown suspect wanted for attempt homicide.  Detectives said on February 11th, 2014, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a 24-year-old male victim was walking west on 900 Broadway in Downtown San Diego. A (suspect) vehicle was travelling north on 900 09th Avenue and stopped at the intersection of 9th and Broadway. The driver of the vehicle briefly exchanged words with the victim who had just crossed 09th Avenue. For unknown reasons, the driver of the vehicle shot the victim multiple times. It is believed the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was described as a mixed race possibly Black or Asian male.

 A nearby video surveillance camera captured several images of the possible suspect vehicle.

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Anyone with information on this case should call SDPD Central Division Detectives at (619) 744-9500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com

Media inquiries about the case can be directed to Officer James Johnson at (619) 531-1500.

 For information leading to an arrest, you could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous.  The qualification of any person(s) for the reward and the amount of the reward for any person(s) so qualifying will be determined by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, Inc, in its sole discretion.  The amount of all rewards given shall not exceed $1,000.  Information must be received on the tip line, (888) 580-8477.

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Unsolved Murder of Chuck Owens: Suspect Composite Released

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San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit continue to look for leads in the recent unsolved murder of Chuck Owens. A composite drawing of the suspect has now been released.  Chuck Owens 187 - Suspect Composite

Detectives said on Sunday, October 13, 2013, 28-year-old Chuck OWENS was shot and killed at Marie Wideman Park at 6700 Imperial Avenue.  The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20’s to mid 30’s, approximately 5’05” to 5’06” tall and weighing about 175 pounds. The suspect was wearing all dark clothing. 

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the person/persons responsible for this crime is asked to call SDPD homicide at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to:

  • Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Mike Hastings at 619-531-2275.
  • Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer Jim Johnson at 619-531-1500 or Deputy Adriana Uribe at 619-531-1547.

For information leading to an arrest, you could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous.  The qualification of any person(s) for the reward and the amount of the reward for any person(s) so qualifying will be determined by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, Inc, in its sole discretion.  The amount of all rewards given shall not exceed $1,000.  Information must be received on the tip line, (888) 580-8477.

Wanted Homicide Suspect Hector Uribe

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit continue to look for leads to help locate homicide suspect Hector Uribe. Hector Uribe 187 Suspect

Detectives said on October 5, 2013, San Diego Police responded to a 911 call at 3854 Wilson Avenue. They found a 40-year-old Hispanic male suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital but died from his injuries.

An arrest warrant has been issued for the victim’s roommate, Hector Uribe. Uribe is a light skinned Hispanic male, 50 years old, about 5’07” tall, approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Detectives are asking anyone with any information on the location of Hector Uribe to call the SDPD homicide unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent in via www.sdcrimestoppers.com.

Media inquiries should be directed to:

Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Mike Hastings at 619-531-2275.

 Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer James Johnson at 619-531-1500 or Deputy Adriana Uribe at 619-531-1547.

 

For information leading to an arrest, you could receive up to a $1,000 reward and remain anonymous.  The qualification of any person(s) for the reward and the amount of the reward for any person(s) so qualifying will be determined by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, Inc, in its sole discretion.  The amount of all rewards given shall not exceed $1,000.  Information must be received on the tip line, (888) 580-8477.

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