Unidentified Crimes and
Unsolved Cases

Unsolved Murder Brian Morris

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating the homicide of Brian Morris (shown). The victim was found in rural northern Stanislaus County in the early morning hours of June 11, 2010. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Frank Soria at (209) 525-7080 or contact Crime Stoppers with any information on this murder.

On 7-16-10 at approximately 2015 hours the suspect entered Radio Shack and robbed them of an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was wearing a red and black ball cap, dark button dress shirt, black shorts and white shoes. The suspect is a HMA, 25-35 years old with tattoos on his forearms.

FORGERY

On 6-24-10 two Hispanic females distracted an elderly woman at a Turlock grocery store and stole her wallet from her purse. Suspects then went to Target and fraudulently used the stolen credit cards.

Stanislaus Sheriff

On 08/23/03 Victim LACY FERGUSON was in the parking lot of the Quik Stop @ 1501 Paradise Rd. While at the location the V was an innocent bystander when a Black Ford Focus or Toyota Corolla 4 door committed a drive by shooting, fatally wounding Ms. Ferguson.

Denver Colorado

Police in Denver, Colorado are asking for information on the Homicide of Victim JOSHUA BERSUCH shown here. On April. 25, 2004 Denver Police responded to a report of a horrific scene in the alley behind 4200 Colmbine and Josephine Streets in Denver, Colorado. A resident in the area had come upon a grisly scene, finding a body burning in a trash dumpster in the alley. Detective Joseph DelMonico of Denver Police said the crime was "a very, very vicious crime." BERSUCH had recently moved from the Modesto area to Denver. Denver authorities say that BERSUCH had no known enemies in the Denver area, but it was reported he was having trouble with unknown individuals in Modesto. Denver authorities say they don't know the motive of the killing, but there is one thing certain, the killer wanted the body found and wanted the cruelty of his death to be known.

Stanislaus Sheriff

On August 26, 1995, Donald Clarence Norwood, was found by his live-in girlfriend, Brenda at their home in the 3700 block of Sierra Street, Riverbank. Norwood was found in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds to the body. A knife used to kill Norwood was found protruding out of his head. Evidence indicated that Norwood was in bed when the attack started. Norwood was stabbed and was able to crawl to the bedroom door before collapsing. No evidence of forced entry was found and nothing was taken from the residence including his wallet. A vehicle, Honda Accord was gone from the residence and was located four blocks away at the Cattlemans club in Riverbank. Brenda was at work in Oakdale at the time of the homicide which was confirmed. Hundreds of leads were developed with numerous individuals questioned about this homicide but no suspects were developed. The Governor's Office is offering an additional reward for $50,000.00 in this case. (Guidelines are specific and is offered separate from the Crime Stoppers Reward.)

Stanislaus Sheriff

On 08/31/2005 the Victim/Betty ELINBERG (pictured) was assaulted in her home @ 1501 Lassen Av, Modesto. The Victim was in her home for 3 days before the Sheriff's Department responded for a security check at the home. ELINBERG was transported to a local hospital where she died as a result of her injuries on May 7, 2006.

Stanislaus Sheriff

On 08/12/2005 the body of Victim RAMIRO, Sosa Jr. was found dead in the front of 808 Glenn Av. SOSA died of a single gunshot wound. The responsible male was wearing dark clothing. This is believed to be a gang related shooting. Contact Crime Stoppers with any information on this murder you can remain anonymous and receive a reward for your information

Stanislaus Sheriff

Stanislaus Sheriff's Department are investigating the Homicide of Ninoos "Nick" Atoori that occurred on July 9, 2005. Witnesses reporting hear 6-9 shots. When the looked towards where the shots came from they heard someone yelling at other subjects in a white cargo van. Shortly after the shots were fired, the van left the area. The person was was yelling at the subjects in the van also left. The wintesses saw a subject lying on the ground near where the person and van had been and called 911. Deputies arrived and found the victim ATOORI deceased.

Stanislaus Sheriff

Stanislaus Sheriff's Department are investigating the Homicide of Victim Lloyd Borelli pictured here. On 06/02/2007 Borelli went to his girlfriend's house at 4601 Yosemite Blvd accompanied by his girlfriend and her daughter. As he approached the residence he was shot by unidentified suspects, who then fled from the residence. Victim/Lloyd Borelli