Unsolved Murders

Unsolved Homicide of Johnny Pugh 2012

Detectives Looking for Leads in Homicide  

Up to $1,000 Reward

Johnny Pugh
Johnny Pugh

Homicide victim Johnny Pugh

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and the San Diego Police Department Homicide Unit continue to look for leads in the recent unsolved homicide of Johnny Pugh.

Detectives said on May 20, 2012, at about 0005 hours, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 4200 block of Poplar Street.  Officers arrived and found the victim, later identified as 17-year-old Johnny Pugh, suffering from a gunshot wound.  Johnny died from his injury.

Detectives have exhausted the initial leads in the case and are asking anyone with any information on the identity and or location of the person/persons responsible for this crime to call SDPD homicide at (619) 531-2293 or theCrime 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. Kevin Rooney at 619-531-2425.
  • 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.

Jaime Bravo Jr. Murder 2012

jaime bravo
jaime bravo

On Friday, May 18, 2012, at about 9:30 p.m., residents of an apartment complex in the 4000 block of 49th Street heard screaming outside. They went outside and found Jaime Bravo Jr. down in a driveway suffering from apparent stab wounds. The citizens picked up Jaime and carried him into their apartment, then called 9-1-1. Paramedics arrived and attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim died inside the apartment at 9:50 p.m.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293.  Callers may remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477.  Tipsters are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Jaime’s killer.

Sibyl Robbins Murder 2006

sybil robbins
sybil robbins

Sibyl Robbins MurderReward of up to $1,000

On May 12, 2006, Sibyl Robbins and her husband were shot in front of their Encinitas home. Sibyl was killed in the passenger seat of their Volvo. Her husband survived.

The Sheriff's Department and Sibyl's family are looking for leads in this case. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest of Sibyl's murderer.

2012 Murder of Clyde Thompson Jr.

clyde thompson jr
clyde thompson jr

Clyde Thompson, Jr.

 On May 11, 2012 (Friday) at 10:51 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in front of the Black Sabbath motorcycle clubhouse on 4200 Market Street in the San Diego community of Mount Hope.  When officers arrived, they found the victim, fifty one year-old Clyde Thompson, lying on the sidewalk, suffering from gunshot wounds.  Clyde died as a result of the wounds.

The investigation has revealed the victim was on the sidewalk walking to his vehicle when he was shot.  Witnesses reported seeing the suspects in a black, full size SUV similar to an early model Chevrolet Suburban.  The vehicle was last seen headed eastbound on Market Street.  The shooter was described as a black male in his late teens to early twenties.

The San Diego Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477.

Unsolved Case: Jalal "Joe" Abou Murder 2011

Joe Abou 187
Joe Abou 187

On April 19, 2011, at 7:26 a.m., Joe Abou was shot and killed in the parking lot of his business, Joe's Auto Repair, at 1930 Rosecrans Street in San Diego.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male in his mid 30's to 40's driving an earlier model dark colored 4-door sedan. The suspect may have been in his vehicle casing the area hours before the shooting.

Wydell Littleton Murder 2012

Wydell Littleton
Wydell Littleton

On April 3, 2012 (Tuesday) at about 11:07 a.m. officers responded to a shooting call in the 4100 block of F Street, in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the city of San Diego.The investigation has revealed that the victim, 52 year old Wydell Littleton, was walking on 4100 F Street when he approached a stolen white Ford Expedition SUV that was stopped along the south curb. The victim was shot as he stopped and spoke with the driver at the driver’s door of the SUV. The victim fell to the ground and the SUV sped away eastbound on F Street. The SUV then turned and continued southbound 42 nd Street, eastbound Market Street and then southbound Interstate 805.Shortly after the report of the shooting, citizens reported a crash of the possible suspect vehicle at the Palm Avenue/47 Street exit to Interstate 805. The vehicle travelled off road through the pickle weed, crashing over the Palm Avenue center divide, flattening all four tires; disabling the vehicle. The suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.The suspect is described as a black male, 22 to 26 years in age, clean shaven, having a very thin build and wearing a black shirt and black pants. He was further described as having braided hair and a wide, flat nose. He was last seen running in the 4700 block of Solola Avenue.