- Marianna Gauthier 1931
Marianna Gauthier
Marianna Gauthier (44) was last seen alive on June 16, 1931, by William McBride, tenant of the rooming house at 1116 Wade Street, where she was the manager. William reported her missing to Fall River Police.
On June 17, 1931, Marianna's body was discovered hidden between two (2) mattresses with a piece of cord tied around her neck. Her shoes and a small amount of cash was missing.
Investigation
Peter L. Vaillancourt (31), was arrested in August 1931 and charged with murder.
Verdict 1932 Peter L. Vaillancourt
Acquitted of all charges
Marianna Gauthier (44) was last seen alive on June 16, 1931, by William McBride, tenant of the rooming house at 1116 Wade Street, where she was the manager. William reported her missing to Fall River Police.
On June 17, 1931, Marianna's body was discovered hidden between two (2) mattresses with a piece of cord tied around her neck. Her shoes and a small amount of cash was missing.
Investigation
Peter L. Vaillancourt (31), was arrested in August 1931 and charged with murder.
Verdict 1932 Peter L. Vaillancourt
Acquitted of all charges
- Russell Goldstein 1969
Russell Goldstein
Russell Goldstein resided at 420 South Main Street and operated an antique store across the street named "RussGold Sporting Goods". Russell bought and sold guns and antiques.
On December 20, 1969, Russell was shot and killed inside his apartment. Russell was bludgeoned in the head with an object and then shot four (4) times with two (2) different caliber weapons. Three (3) wounds were from a .22 caliber (chest, ear, thigh) and the fourth wound from a .45 caliber in the hand.
The killer(s) gained entry into his apartment; it appears he knew the assailant(s) since no signs of forced entry. At the time of his death, Goldstein was under investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
Sergeant Paul Gonsalves - Fall River Police Department
Suspicion fell on Sgt. Paul Gonsalves of the Fall River Police Department. Gonsalves, as it was later discovered, ran a gang of burglars and was suspected of fencing much of the stolen goods through Russell. On May 10, 1969, there was a failed attempt on Goldstein’s life with Gonsalves being the prime suspect.
Gonsalves was later convicted of extortion and check fraud, for which he would serve time in prison, he was never charged with either the attempted murder on Goldstein or the murder itself.
Three (3) others involved with Gonsalves in the breaking and entering ring suspiciously ended up dead. Frank Cabral October 5, 1969, died in a motor vehicle crash, Thomas Collins July 19, 1969, was found hung inside the Fall River Police holding cell (Police involvement was suspected, but never proven) and Norman V. Tremblay III (17) October 14, 1969, hung himself while handcuffed in his own backyard.
Russell Goldstein resided at 420 South Main Street and operated an antique store across the street named "RussGold Sporting Goods". Russell bought and sold guns and antiques.
On December 20, 1969, Russell was shot and killed inside his apartment. Russell was bludgeoned in the head with an object and then shot four (4) times with two (2) different caliber weapons. Three (3) wounds were from a .22 caliber (chest, ear, thigh) and the fourth wound from a .45 caliber in the hand.
The killer(s) gained entry into his apartment; it appears he knew the assailant(s) since no signs of forced entry. At the time of his death, Goldstein was under investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
Sergeant Paul Gonsalves - Fall River Police Department
Suspicion fell on Sgt. Paul Gonsalves of the Fall River Police Department. Gonsalves, as it was later discovered, ran a gang of burglars and was suspected of fencing much of the stolen goods through Russell. On May 10, 1969, there was a failed attempt on Goldstein’s life with Gonsalves being the prime suspect.
Gonsalves was later convicted of extortion and check fraud, for which he would serve time in prison, he was never charged with either the attempted murder on Goldstein or the murder itself.
Three (3) others involved with Gonsalves in the breaking and entering ring suspiciously ended up dead. Frank Cabral October 5, 1969, died in a motor vehicle crash, Thomas Collins July 19, 1969, was found hung inside the Fall River Police holding cell (Police involvement was suspected, but never proven) and Norman V. Tremblay III (17) October 14, 1969, hung himself while handcuffed in his own backyard.
- Leonard E. Ramos 1970
Leonard E. Ramos
On October 11, 1970, Roy E. Corby (39) allegedly entered Star Liquors located at 1513 Pleasant St. According to the Fall River Herald, Corby went to the store with the intent to commit a robbery.
Leonard Ramos (22) a part-time clerk at the store told police "A tall elderly man with gray hair" entered the store and ordered beer. Leonard then went to the walk-in cooler at the rear of the store, and Roy followed him.
Once at the cooler door, Roy displayed a handgun, ordered Leonard into the walk-in cooler. Once secured, Roy then attempted to gain entry to the registry drawer, without success. Roy then returned to the walk-in cooler and ordered Leonard to open the register. Once open, Roy took $250 and ordered Leonard back to the walk-in cooler.
Just outside the walk-in cooler, Roy allegedly said, "I'm sorry" and shot Leonard three (3) times and fled the scene. Leonard, wounded, was able to call Fall River Police.
Leonard was transported to the hospital, underwent emergency surgery and was then listed in fair condition. While recovering, Fall River Police transported Roy to the hospital for Leonard to identify as his assailant. As a result, Roy was arrested and charged with armed robbery and assault to murder.
On October 21, 1970, Leonard Ramos died as a result of peritonitis due the gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Roy was now charged with 1st degree murder.
Verdict 1971 Roy Leonard
On October 9, 1971, The Bristol County District Attorney dropped all the charges.
On October 11, 1970, Roy E. Corby (39) allegedly entered Star Liquors located at 1513 Pleasant St. According to the Fall River Herald, Corby went to the store with the intent to commit a robbery.
Leonard Ramos (22) a part-time clerk at the store told police "A tall elderly man with gray hair" entered the store and ordered beer. Leonard then went to the walk-in cooler at the rear of the store, and Roy followed him.
Once at the cooler door, Roy displayed a handgun, ordered Leonard into the walk-in cooler. Once secured, Roy then attempted to gain entry to the registry drawer, without success. Roy then returned to the walk-in cooler and ordered Leonard to open the register. Once open, Roy took $250 and ordered Leonard back to the walk-in cooler.
Just outside the walk-in cooler, Roy allegedly said, "I'm sorry" and shot Leonard three (3) times and fled the scene. Leonard, wounded, was able to call Fall River Police.
Leonard was transported to the hospital, underwent emergency surgery and was then listed in fair condition. While recovering, Fall River Police transported Roy to the hospital for Leonard to identify as his assailant. As a result, Roy was arrested and charged with armed robbery and assault to murder.
On October 21, 1970, Leonard Ramos died as a result of peritonitis due the gunshot wounds to the abdomen. Roy was now charged with 1st degree murder.
Verdict 1971 Roy Leonard
On October 9, 1971, The Bristol County District Attorney dropped all the charges.
- Abbie Rosofsky 1975
Abbie K. Rosofsky
Abbie K. Rosofsky (16) was attending the Aerosmith concert in North Park on August 31, 1975, when she was beaten and strangled to death. Her body was discovered about 11:30PM in the upper section of the park, away from the area where an estimated 12,000 concertgoers were seated. The autopsy determined the time of death was around 9PM and no evidence of sexual assault.
John Reis (17) said he met Abbie for a prearranged date at North Park, went to her home for a jacket, met her sister and then returned to the park. Abbie gave him a coke, and he passed out after drinking it. He contended that he was drugged and denied killing her. Reis was taken into custody and charged with murder and ordered held without bail. Reis had only been in the Unites States for eight (8) months at the time and was previously employed by Rosofsky's father at a local clothing company.
Verdict 1977 John Reis
John was acquitted and returned to the Azores.
Abbie K. Rosofsky (16) was attending the Aerosmith concert in North Park on August 31, 1975, when she was beaten and strangled to death. Her body was discovered about 11:30PM in the upper section of the park, away from the area where an estimated 12,000 concertgoers were seated. The autopsy determined the time of death was around 9PM and no evidence of sexual assault.
John Reis (17) said he met Abbie for a prearranged date at North Park, went to her home for a jacket, met her sister and then returned to the park. Abbie gave him a coke, and he passed out after drinking it. He contended that he was drugged and denied killing her. Reis was taken into custody and charged with murder and ordered held without bail. Reis had only been in the Unites States for eight (8) months at the time and was previously employed by Rosofsky's father at a local clothing company.
Verdict 1977 John Reis
John was acquitted and returned to the Azores.
- Sandra Showers 1982
Sandra J. Showers
On August 8, 1982, Sandra Showers (24) dropped her baby off with her mother in the afternoon and was headed to Cook Pond. Sandra was expected to return back to pick up her son, she had left just enough formula for the time she was supposed to be gone. Sandra was wearing shorts and bathing suit, with a towel and had a portable radio. Bruce Ferreira picked up Sandra at her mother's house in his van. Gail Bryan (29), Sandra's friend, was already in the van.
On August 10, 1982, Sandra's body was discovered, still wearing her bathing suit, on the Tiverton R.I. side of the pond by two (2) boys fishing. Sandra was known to go swimming but never took off her shorts to swim.
Sandra's belongings were located in a trash bin. The autopsy report states the cause of death was asphyxiation secondary to drowning from a blow to her head. Sandra is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Gail Bryan's Version
Gail claimed the two (2) women went to the pond along with Bruce Ferreira around midnight on August 8, 1982, after drinking at the Penthouse Lounge. Bruce drove the women in his van to the pier where they had access to the pond. Gail claimed Sandra insisted on going swimming, so she pushed her into the pond. Sandra never surfaced, Gail claimed she waited 30 minutes then left the pond, never notifying anyone of the incident. Gail was charged with manslaughter.
Verdict 1983 Gail Bryan
Gail was acquitted of all charges. It's worth noting the Fall River Police detective assigned to the investigation had a previous relationship with Gail Bryan.
Family Response April 2022
This is the first time I've actually heard what they said happened to my sister. My family was never interviewed, on the day when they last seen my sister, police never showed to talk to the family nor did they come to the house to tell my mother of my sisters death. The detective that Gail was seeing (dating) supposedly was the one who Gail turned herself into resulting in her arrested.
I truly believe that this was covered up. Why her case wasn't solved is beyond me. My family knows Gail and entire family since childhood No one will talk...and everyone who did step forward to speak was threatened. Several times one of my family members were set to meet up with someone who had information and they never showed up. My family was threatened to not force the investigation. Who threatened them, I was never told. I was just told to leave it alone. Gail and Bruce burned my sister's clothing in the trash bin. If there was nothing to hide why do that ?
Sandra and Gail weren't very good friends, there was animosity between them. Arguments and physical altercations occurred.
On August 8, 1982, Sandra Showers (24) dropped her baby off with her mother in the afternoon and was headed to Cook Pond. Sandra was expected to return back to pick up her son, she had left just enough formula for the time she was supposed to be gone. Sandra was wearing shorts and bathing suit, with a towel and had a portable radio. Bruce Ferreira picked up Sandra at her mother's house in his van. Gail Bryan (29), Sandra's friend, was already in the van.
On August 10, 1982, Sandra's body was discovered, still wearing her bathing suit, on the Tiverton R.I. side of the pond by two (2) boys fishing. Sandra was known to go swimming but never took off her shorts to swim.
Sandra's belongings were located in a trash bin. The autopsy report states the cause of death was asphyxiation secondary to drowning from a blow to her head. Sandra is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Gail Bryan's Version
Gail claimed the two (2) women went to the pond along with Bruce Ferreira around midnight on August 8, 1982, after drinking at the Penthouse Lounge. Bruce drove the women in his van to the pier where they had access to the pond. Gail claimed Sandra insisted on going swimming, so she pushed her into the pond. Sandra never surfaced, Gail claimed she waited 30 minutes then left the pond, never notifying anyone of the incident. Gail was charged with manslaughter.
Verdict 1983 Gail Bryan
Gail was acquitted of all charges. It's worth noting the Fall River Police detective assigned to the investigation had a previous relationship with Gail Bryan.
Family Response April 2022
This is the first time I've actually heard what they said happened to my sister. My family was never interviewed, on the day when they last seen my sister, police never showed to talk to the family nor did they come to the house to tell my mother of my sisters death. The detective that Gail was seeing (dating) supposedly was the one who Gail turned herself into resulting in her arrested.
I truly believe that this was covered up. Why her case wasn't solved is beyond me. My family knows Gail and entire family since childhood No one will talk...and everyone who did step forward to speak was threatened. Several times one of my family members were set to meet up with someone who had information and they never showed up. My family was threatened to not force the investigation. Who threatened them, I was never told. I was just told to leave it alone. Gail and Bruce burned my sister's clothing in the trash bin. If there was nothing to hide why do that ?
Sandra and Gail weren't very good friends, there was animosity between them. Arguments and physical altercations occurred.
- Thomas Picard 1988
- Anthony Cabino Jr. 1988
Thomas Picard
On October 2, 1988, Thomas Picard (11) was reported missing to the Fall River Police Department by his mother. She reported she last saw him on October 1, 1988, wearing gray pants, striped shirt and white sneakers. During the search for Thomas, several witnesses reported seeing him near the intersection of Dwelly and South Main Streets. On November 24, 1989, his bicycle was located in the bushes near Cook Pond.
On January 7, 1989, two (2) boys discovered the fully clothed body of Thomas Picard in the shallow portion of Cook Pond. An autopsy reported indicated the cause of death as asphyxiation.
Boston Globe Article
A Boston Globe story at the time quoted Thomas's mother, Judith Picard, stating that police had informed her they were close to making an arrest. She stated police identified a suspect and intended to arrest him shortly. This suspect is in his 30's and a native of Fall River. No one has ever been arrested.
On October 2, 1988, Thomas Picard (11) was reported missing to the Fall River Police Department by his mother. She reported she last saw him on October 1, 1988, wearing gray pants, striped shirt and white sneakers. During the search for Thomas, several witnesses reported seeing him near the intersection of Dwelly and South Main Streets. On November 24, 1989, his bicycle was located in the bushes near Cook Pond.
On January 7, 1989, two (2) boys discovered the fully clothed body of Thomas Picard in the shallow portion of Cook Pond. An autopsy reported indicated the cause of death as asphyxiation.
Boston Globe Article
A Boston Globe story at the time quoted Thomas's mother, Judith Picard, stating that police had informed her they were close to making an arrest. She stated police identified a suspect and intended to arrest him shortly. This suspect is in his 30's and a native of Fall River. No one has ever been arrested.
Anthony V. Cabino Jr.
On March 12, 1988, the body of Anthony Cabino Jr. (44) was found next to a road in Fall River. He was a resident of Taunton.
Very little information could be located about this case.
On March 12, 1988, the body of Anthony Cabino Jr. (44) was found next to a road in Fall River. He was a resident of Taunton.
Very little information could be located about this case.
- Carlos Enrique Hernandez 1991
Carlos Enrique Hernandez
On July 19, 1991, the partially nude body of Hernandez was discovered lying in a secluded wooded area off of Henry Street. Autopsy results determined he had been shot twice in the head, and once in the back. Hernandez was discovered with his arms and head wrapped in a brown trash bag. Investigators determined he was dumped there, and it remains unknown where that actual crime took place.
Hernandez was a native of Bogota Columbia but was a resident of Cranston Rhode Island. Hernandez had a criminal record in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
On July 19, 1991, the partially nude body of Hernandez was discovered lying in a secluded wooded area off of Henry Street. Autopsy results determined he had been shot twice in the head, and once in the back. Hernandez was discovered with his arms and head wrapped in a brown trash bag. Investigators determined he was dumped there, and it remains unknown where that actual crime took place.
Hernandez was a native of Bogota Columbia but was a resident of Cranston Rhode Island. Hernandez had a criminal record in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
- John M. Medeiros 1994
John M. Medeiros
Joseph M. Medeiros was a Fall River insurance agent with Troy Insurance Company and was involved in this area’s gambling scene. He was shot in the chest multiple times while sitting inside his parked van on the dirt road near Cook Pond on February 24, 1994. Medeiros returned from a trip to Georgia (Superbowl XXVII) the day before he was murdered. Many of the possible suspects that were identified are incarcerated or dead. Investigators believe his murder is tied to organized crime.
Joseph M. Medeiros was a Fall River insurance agent with Troy Insurance Company and was involved in this area’s gambling scene. He was shot in the chest multiple times while sitting inside his parked van on the dirt road near Cook Pond on February 24, 1994. Medeiros returned from a trip to Georgia (Superbowl XXVII) the day before he was murdered. Many of the possible suspects that were identified are incarcerated or dead. Investigators believe his murder is tied to organized crime.
- Brian M. Tupaj 1998
Brian M. Tupaj
Brian Tupaj (24) was discovered laying in the intersection of Lexington and Albion Streets on July 4, 1998, at 1:30AM. He appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at 5:30AM at Rhode Island Hospital. Two unidentified men were seen running from the scene running down Albion Street, however witnesses were unable to provide clear descriptions. No weapon was recovered at the scene. Little is known about how Mr. Tupaj spent the last hour of his life
Police were also investigating the possibility of a connection between the shooting death of Tupaj and an armed robbery that occurred later Saturday morning in the same vicinity. A man reported to police that he was assaulted and pistol-whipped by at least four people at 330 a.m. However, he was not able to give police any description.
Brian Tupaj (24) was discovered laying in the intersection of Lexington and Albion Streets on July 4, 1998, at 1:30AM. He appeared to be suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at 5:30AM at Rhode Island Hospital. Two unidentified men were seen running from the scene running down Albion Street, however witnesses were unable to provide clear descriptions. No weapon was recovered at the scene. Little is known about how Mr. Tupaj spent the last hour of his life
Police were also investigating the possibility of a connection between the shooting death of Tupaj and an armed robbery that occurred later Saturday morning in the same vicinity. A man reported to police that he was assaulted and pistol-whipped by at least four people at 330 a.m. However, he was not able to give police any description.
- Oranuch B. Sousa 2001
Oranuch B. Sousa
On June 16, 2001, approximately 1:30 P.M. the body of Oranuch Sousa (48) was discovered in an open grassy field at the end of Griffin Street, behind a shopping plaza. Autopsy determined cause of death was blunt force trauma to her head.
Sousa had been divorced for six (6) years and had contacted her ex-husband Joseph Sousa (40) meet with her to discuss her request for additional money for her support. Joseph Sousa agreed to meet with Oranuch and drove his motorcycle to the meeting. The day after the murder, Joseph's girlfriend came forward reported to police seeing Joseph burning and burying a pair of jeans that appeared to have blood stains in his backyard.
In May 2002 investigators conducted an extensive search of his yard. They recovered multiple motorcycle related objects, recovered fibers and fabrics as well as dirt samples. Joseph Souza was not charged with any crimes relating to this murder.
On June 16, 2001, approximately 1:30 P.M. the body of Oranuch Sousa (48) was discovered in an open grassy field at the end of Griffin Street, behind a shopping plaza. Autopsy determined cause of death was blunt force trauma to her head.
Sousa had been divorced for six (6) years and had contacted her ex-husband Joseph Sousa (40) meet with her to discuss her request for additional money for her support. Joseph Sousa agreed to meet with Oranuch and drove his motorcycle to the meeting. The day after the murder, Joseph's girlfriend came forward reported to police seeing Joseph burning and burying a pair of jeans that appeared to have blood stains in his backyard.
In May 2002 investigators conducted an extensive search of his yard. They recovered multiple motorcycle related objects, recovered fibers and fabrics as well as dirt samples. Joseph Souza was not charged with any crimes relating to this murder.
- Leon Brown 2005
Leon Brown Suspicious Death 2005
On August 29, 2005, Fall River Police were called to the landfill on Airport Road for a deceased person.
The body appeared to be of an African American man who seemed to be in his 30s, around 5ft 8in tall, and 170 lbs. An autopsy showed that he recently had medical treatment to his left ankle and had died within a week of his body being discovered. A full DNA profile was later developed and entered into national databases; no matches were found. The body was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Remains Identified 2022
On September 1, 2022, body was identified as Leon Brown (41), a Boston resident. Leon went missing in August 2005 from his girlfriend's apartment in Boston. His girlfriend reported to the police that she woke up and he was missing.
Investigators believe Leon might have been transported there in a dump truck from the North Shore area.
Leon suffered from multiple sclerosis, difficulty walking and used leg braces. The leg braces were not on his legs nor recovered in the landfill.
On August 29, 2005, Fall River Police were called to the landfill on Airport Road for a deceased person.
The body appeared to be of an African American man who seemed to be in his 30s, around 5ft 8in tall, and 170 lbs. An autopsy showed that he recently had medical treatment to his left ankle and had died within a week of his body being discovered. A full DNA profile was later developed and entered into national databases; no matches were found. The body was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Remains Identified 2022
On September 1, 2022, body was identified as Leon Brown (41), a Boston resident. Leon went missing in August 2005 from his girlfriend's apartment in Boston. His girlfriend reported to the police that she woke up and he was missing.
Investigators believe Leon might have been transported there in a dump truck from the North Shore area.
Leon suffered from multiple sclerosis, difficulty walking and used leg braces. The leg braces were not on his legs nor recovered in the landfill.
- Derrick Hogue 2008
- Eric Sullivan 2008
Derrick Hogue
On June 27, 2008, approximately 1:30 AM Fall River Police were called regarding a disturbance at 108 Hamlet Street 2nd floor. Police arrived and located Derrick Hogue (33) deceased from a gunshot wound. His murder went unsolved for over two (2) years.
In 2010 Jesus N. Gomes (23) was charged with murder and home invasion. Nicholas Mendes (31) was charged with witness intimidation and accessory to murder after the fact.
Verdict 2014 Jesus N. Gomes
Jesus was acquitted of all charges.
Verdict 2014 Nicholas Mendes
Nicholas had all charges dropped. Under Massachusetts law, a defendant generally cannot be convicted of being an accessory after the fact if the state fails to prove the underlying principle crime was committed by the accused.
On June 27, 2008, approximately 1:30 AM Fall River Police were called regarding a disturbance at 108 Hamlet Street 2nd floor. Police arrived and located Derrick Hogue (33) deceased from a gunshot wound. His murder went unsolved for over two (2) years.
In 2010 Jesus N. Gomes (23) was charged with murder and home invasion. Nicholas Mendes (31) was charged with witness intimidation and accessory to murder after the fact.
Verdict 2014 Jesus N. Gomes
Jesus was acquitted of all charges.
Verdict 2014 Nicholas Mendes
Nicholas had all charges dropped. Under Massachusetts law, a defendant generally cannot be convicted of being an accessory after the fact if the state fails to prove the underlying principle crime was committed by the accused.
Eric Sullivan
On October 29, 2008, Eric Sullivan (20) was shot and killed across the street from the now boarded-up Larry's Sports Pub. Approximately 9:30PM Fall River Police arrived and located Eric suffering from a single gunshot to the abdomen. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Eric had a lengthy criminal history in Fall River District Court, but most of the charges were dismissed. Eric did serve one six-month term in the Bristol County House of Correction for a conviction on a drug possession charge.
Verdict Brianna Gatta
Brianna Gatta (18) was convicted for misleading police with intent to obstruct or delay the investigation of Eric's murder.
Verdict Elijah Judge
Elijah Judge was convicted for misleading police with the intent to obstruct or delay the investigation of Eric's murder.
On October 29, 2008, Eric Sullivan (20) was shot and killed across the street from the now boarded-up Larry's Sports Pub. Approximately 9:30PM Fall River Police arrived and located Eric suffering from a single gunshot to the abdomen. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Eric had a lengthy criminal history in Fall River District Court, but most of the charges were dismissed. Eric did serve one six-month term in the Bristol County House of Correction for a conviction on a drug possession charge.
Verdict Brianna Gatta
Brianna Gatta (18) was convicted for misleading police with intent to obstruct or delay the investigation of Eric's murder.
Verdict Elijah Judge
Elijah Judge was convicted for misleading police with the intent to obstruct or delay the investigation of Eric's murder.
- Eric J. Fitting 2009
Sharon, New Hampshire Eric J. Fitting
On September 19, 2009, the body of Eric Fitting (33), of Fall River was found by hunter in a wooded area off of Route 124 in Sharon, New Hampshire. The investigation determined Eric had been shot to death his body had been in the woods about one (1) week prior to being discovered.
Eric's murder remains unsolved. Investigators have been unable to determine if Eric was killed in New Hampshire or some other location then transported to New Hampshire to hide the death.
Eric was laid to rest in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton.
On September 19, 2009, the body of Eric Fitting (33), of Fall River was found by hunter in a wooded area off of Route 124 in Sharon, New Hampshire. The investigation determined Eric had been shot to death his body had been in the woods about one (1) week prior to being discovered.
Eric's murder remains unsolved. Investigators have been unable to determine if Eric was killed in New Hampshire or some other location then transported to New Hampshire to hide the death.
Eric was laid to rest in Melrose Cemetery in Brockton.
- Angel Robles Rivera 2010
Angel Robles Rivera
On July 9, 2010, approximately 11:20PM Fall River Police responded to a neighbors called reporting a fight inside 275 County Street. Upon arrival police located Angel Robles Rivera (33) shot inside his home.
Witnesses reported seeing two (2) men fleeing form the scene in a dark gray (or silver) SUV type vehicle immediately after the shooting.
On July 9, 2010, approximately 11:20PM Fall River Police responded to a neighbors called reporting a fight inside 275 County Street. Upon arrival police located Angel Robles Rivera (33) shot inside his home.
Witnesses reported seeing two (2) men fleeing form the scene in a dark gray (or silver) SUV type vehicle immediately after the shooting.
- Eric Voshell 2019
Eric Voshell
On September 15, 2019, approximately 10:25 PM Fall River Police were called to JC's Lounge for a disturbance involving the Sidewinders and Outlaws Motorcycles Clubs. The large disturbance moved outside the lounge into the street. Upon arrival police encountered several members of the Sidewinders Motorcycle Club who were uncooperative. Police located a total of three (3) individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One of those victims, Eric Voshell (39) was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Joseph Noe (25) was arrested on charges of murder, two counts of assault and battery with a firearm and one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building.
Verdict Joseph Noe
Joseph was found not guilty of all charges.
On September 15, 2019, approximately 10:25 PM Fall River Police were called to JC's Lounge for a disturbance involving the Sidewinders and Outlaws Motorcycles Clubs. The large disturbance moved outside the lounge into the street. Upon arrival police encountered several members of the Sidewinders Motorcycle Club who were uncooperative. Police located a total of three (3) individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One of those victims, Eric Voshell (39) was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Joseph Noe (25) was arrested on charges of murder, two counts of assault and battery with a firearm and one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a building.
Verdict Joseph Noe
Joseph was found not guilty of all charges.
- Joseph Sylvester Jr. 2023
Joseph Sylvester Jr.
On March 23, 2023, approximately 11:00pm Fall River Police received calls reporting a stabbing victim near 197 Rodman Street. Joseph Sylvester Jr. (31) was discovered stabbed and laying on the sidewalk. Joseph was transported to St. Anne’s Hospital and pronounced deceased.
On March 23, 2023, approximately 11:00pm Fall River Police received calls reporting a stabbing victim near 197 Rodman Street. Joseph Sylvester Jr. (31) was discovered stabbed and laying on the sidewalk. Joseph was transported to St. Anne’s Hospital and pronounced deceased.
- Remy Aull 2024
Remy E. Aull Suspicious Death 2024 On October 16, 2024, at 4:37 AM Fall River Police received a 911 call from 490 Dickinson Street reporting two (2) people were injured. Police arrived and located a 55-year-old male (not identified) with multiple stab wounds to the head and neck and located Remy Aull (42) with a single gunshot wound to the head.
Remy was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Remy was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.