Colby R. Dowling Unsolved Murder 2022
On September 21 2022 at approximately 11PM Taunton Police were called to 52 Tremont Street for a report of a woman suffering a gunshot wound. Police arrived and located Colby Dowling (26) deceased inside the apartment. The apartment was occupied by over ten (10) individuals at the time of the incident.
She was arrested, along with her sister Baily, by New Bedford Police on July 17 2021 at 96 Atlantic Street on an outstanding warrant.
On September 21 2022 at approximately 11PM Taunton Police were called to 52 Tremont Street for a report of a woman suffering a gunshot wound. Police arrived and located Colby Dowling (26) deceased inside the apartment. The apartment was occupied by over ten (10) individuals at the time of the incident.
She was arrested, along with her sister Baily, by New Bedford Police on July 17 2021 at 96 Atlantic Street on an outstanding warrant.
Jose Ferreira Unsolved Murder 2019
On November 6 2019 around 5:30 PM PM Taunton Police received 911 calls reporting a pedestrian accident in the area of 319 Middleboro Avenue. Police and EMS arrived and located Jose Ferreira (85) laying in the roadway. He was transported to Morton Hospital where he died. Witnesses told investigators Ferreira was crossing the street, in a crosswalk, when he was struck.
The vehicle fled the scene, last seen traveling west on Middleboro Avenue. The fleeing vehicle was described as a 1999-2007 blue or dark-colored GMC Sierra pickup. The vehicle may have sustained minor damage to its hood and/or windshield
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On November 6 2019 around 5:30 PM PM Taunton Police received 911 calls reporting a pedestrian accident in the area of 319 Middleboro Avenue. Police and EMS arrived and located Jose Ferreira (85) laying in the roadway. He was transported to Morton Hospital where he died. Witnesses told investigators Ferreira was crossing the street, in a crosswalk, when he was struck.
The vehicle fled the scene, last seen traveling west on Middleboro Avenue. The fleeing vehicle was described as a 1999-2007 blue or dark-colored GMC Sierra pickup. The vehicle may have sustained minor damage to its hood and/or windshield
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Devon Hodo Unsolved Murder 2008
On June 8 2008 approximately 1:06am Taunton Police respond to reports of a fight in the street at 65 First Street. Upon arrival police discover some articles of clothing, but no complainant, or victims.
A short time later, Taunton Police were notified by Morton Hospital of five (6) stabbing victims. Police arrived and learned Devon Hobo had died of stab wounds, two (2) male teenagers had been admitted and three (3) were being treated and expected to be released. The wounded teenagers were transported to the hospital by friends.
The deadly fight began as an argument on June 7 2008 between two groups of teenagers, who a few hours before had attended a birthday party for a 15-year-old girl at the VFW hall in Dighton. Taunton Police assisted Dighton Police at the VFW for a large party that became unmanageable.
The groups left Dighton, drove into Taunton, first to face off at Paul Bunker Drive's apartment complex, then met at the Charles L. Flannery Memorial Playground on First Street.
There were several witnesses to the stabbing. A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charges with armed assault with intent to murder for his role in the brawl and the stabbing of the others involved. The juvenile wasn't charged with the death of Hodo. Investigators were looking into a possible connection between between rival gangs from Brockton and Taunton.
Hodo was known to law enforcement, he was a victim of a February 27 2008 shooting. Hodo was shot in the leg on outside Grampy’s convenience store on High Street in the afternoon following a fight involving two groups of youths. A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with the shooting. His name was not released because he’s a juvenile, but he was arraigned for armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in juvenile court.
On June 8 2008 approximately 1:06am Taunton Police respond to reports of a fight in the street at 65 First Street. Upon arrival police discover some articles of clothing, but no complainant, or victims.
A short time later, Taunton Police were notified by Morton Hospital of five (6) stabbing victims. Police arrived and learned Devon Hobo had died of stab wounds, two (2) male teenagers had been admitted and three (3) were being treated and expected to be released. The wounded teenagers were transported to the hospital by friends.
The deadly fight began as an argument on June 7 2008 between two groups of teenagers, who a few hours before had attended a birthday party for a 15-year-old girl at the VFW hall in Dighton. Taunton Police assisted Dighton Police at the VFW for a large party that became unmanageable.
The groups left Dighton, drove into Taunton, first to face off at Paul Bunker Drive's apartment complex, then met at the Charles L. Flannery Memorial Playground on First Street.
There were several witnesses to the stabbing. A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charges with armed assault with intent to murder for his role in the brawl and the stabbing of the others involved. The juvenile wasn't charged with the death of Hodo. Investigators were looking into a possible connection between between rival gangs from Brockton and Taunton.
Hodo was known to law enforcement, he was a victim of a February 27 2008 shooting. Hodo was shot in the leg on outside Grampy’s convenience store on High Street in the afternoon following a fight involving two groups of youths. A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with the shooting. His name was not released because he’s a juvenile, but he was arraigned for armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in juvenile court.
James Marvel Unsolved Murder 2004 On September 2 2004 James Marvel (44) was discovered stabbed to death in his apartment at 8 Kilmer Avenue. James was found by concerned co-workers who checked on him after he missed a day of work from his job at Taunton State Hospital. No suspects were ever identified, murder weapon was never recovered.
Charlene L. Garza Unsolved Murder 1986
On February 8 1986 the body of Charlene "Lynn" Garza (24) was discovered 250 feet into Crosby's Apple Orchard behind a building at 1940 County Street along Route 140. The grim discovery was made by Mr. Crosby himself. Garza was reported missing by her mother to the Taunton Police Department.
Charlene attended a Superbowl party, along with her mother and her mother's husband on January 26 1986 at Artie's Pub on Weir Street in Taunton. They all left together and went to her mothers home.
Her mother told investigators she went to bed and never saw Charlene again after midnight. How she got to Route 140 remains a mystery. The autopsy determined she had been assaulted, suffering head wounds and was stabbed twice in the chest. Investigators determined her body was laying in the snow for at least five (5) days. Charlene is buried in Mayflower Hill Cemetery.
A former boyfriend, Marshall O'Brien (1947-1994) was questioned however he was incarcerated at the time and was serving a five (5) year sentence for heroin distribution. O'Brien was never charged in Charlene's death and later died while serving out subsequent prison term. Marshall O'Brien is the brother of Gordon O'Brien a known associate of the with the Patriarca crime family.
On February 8 1986 the body of Charlene "Lynn" Garza (24) was discovered 250 feet into Crosby's Apple Orchard behind a building at 1940 County Street along Route 140. The grim discovery was made by Mr. Crosby himself. Garza was reported missing by her mother to the Taunton Police Department.
Charlene attended a Superbowl party, along with her mother and her mother's husband on January 26 1986 at Artie's Pub on Weir Street in Taunton. They all left together and went to her mothers home.
Her mother told investigators she went to bed and never saw Charlene again after midnight. How she got to Route 140 remains a mystery. The autopsy determined she had been assaulted, suffering head wounds and was stabbed twice in the chest. Investigators determined her body was laying in the snow for at least five (5) days. Charlene is buried in Mayflower Hill Cemetery.
A former boyfriend, Marshall O'Brien (1947-1994) was questioned however he was incarcerated at the time and was serving a five (5) year sentence for heroin distribution. O'Brien was never charged in Charlene's death and later died while serving out subsequent prison term. Marshall O'Brien is the brother of Gordon O'Brien a known associate of the with the Patriarca crime family.
Catherine Mary Sproul Unsolved Murder 1978
On December 2 1978 the body of Catherine Sproul (15) was discovered in her home at 105 Paul Bunker Drive.
Autopsy determined cause of death was manual strangulation. She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She had five (6) siblings ; Peter, Michael, Robert, John, Joseph, and sister Theresa. Her parents were Arthur (1926-1996) and Ruth Mae (1926-2014).
There is speculation a family member was involved.
* Very little information has been made public regarding this case. Her parents have since died.
On December 2 1978 the body of Catherine Sproul (15) was discovered in her home at 105 Paul Bunker Drive.
Autopsy determined cause of death was manual strangulation. She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She had five (6) siblings ; Peter, Michael, Robert, John, Joseph, and sister Theresa. Her parents were Arthur (1926-1996) and Ruth Mae (1926-2014).
There is speculation a family member was involved.
* Very little information has been made public regarding this case. Her parents have since died.