Venable is a major Street in Union Hill that is in need of physical help but it is not a particulary dangerous Street . By 1942, there were 43. Monique had been breaking into homes randomly or just wandering into them sometimes confronting and/or attacking the homeowners during the months before and after Mrs. Cookes slaying. Now, I own a house in Montrose. To boot, weve solved 74 percent or 14 of 19 casesof homicides in 2010. Advertise With Us About Us I think if I spent my days in the ER of a Richmond hospital, especially MCV, Id probably doubt the safety of Richmonds streets too. ''He asked her not to tell anyone about it, not to tarnish his ministry,'' Esther Brown said. Does anyone know the story behind an infant was basically boiled to death? Each of these quiet months has come in the last 3 years, and 2 of them have come in 2010. "It's difficult to understand, frankly, how one human being can do that to another human being," he said. There was a well known drug house directly across the street from me that was one of the distrubution centers for this gang. Hugh Brown's father, Joseph Hugh Brown, directed the meeting at his office in the Church of Christ on Dill Road in Richmond, Esther Brown said. Prosecutors alleged they operated a cocaine ring in Richmond and Virginia's eastern Henrico County. Unfortunately the RPDs online system doesnt break out Aggravated Assaults from Assaults and I dont have the desire to dig for it. The defendants could receive the death penalty or life in prison. I have a few ideas. Although things have gotten better, there is still a lit of room for improvement. Police justify fat budgets to fight such wars but is that worth the destruction it causes? Joseph Brown, who also was in court, declined comment. Can anybody shed some light on why the City has experienced a decrease in homicides since the 1990s? We knew what areas to stay away from (Gilpin Court, Whitcomb Court, Fairfield, etc.) This is a great report, truly, but the reputation Richmond has as being a dangerous place is not undeserved. Super article. A compelling look at the record # of #RVA homicides in 1994: http://t.co/d7icBF8i0P The upside being the improvements since, but still grim. It really is different here than it used to be. She faces 10 years to life in prison. Here are the source population and homicide numbers for Richmond 1934-2010. To add one more macabre item to this horrible year in April, 1994 Timothy Spencer, aka the Southside Strangler for his murderous rampage on the Southside in 1987, was put to death. There Brown laid out the sheet and they had consensual sex. The If it bleeds, it leads rule still seems to apply. This happened more than once. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Ukrainian drone crashes 60 miles from Moscow, prompting Putin military order, Couples consider third and fourth partners in 'Seeking Brother Husband' coming soon to TLC. Richmond Police discovered her naked body lying on the bed. Excellent reporting! Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Zoo Miami in Florida confirmed a Malayan tapir briefly escaped from its enclosure Tuesday before being safely contained about an hour later. WebRichmond had 52 murders in 1968 and 89 in 1972, when the city's population was 243,000 after the big annexation of South Side. My uncles used to come and tell me the stories about some of the things he saw down Afton and just by hearing the stories had me shook. We had just a hair over 20 killings per 100,000 residents in 2010, a number on par with recent years and a far cry form a high of 81 per 100,000 in 1994. * Sharon Bottoms custody case was going through the courts A fourth defendant, Sandra Reavis, was not charged with murder but was convicted of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine. I distinctly remember her being shot on Friday 4/1/1994 but she died in the early morning of 4/2/1994 after my family made the decision to take her off of life support. Im sorry but white people dont have crime? Graduating two years late. I really would like to know more info on the murder of Harold David Robertson Jr. Google News Archives: Fulton Hill Hustlers, * Clintons health care attempt heard drivebys sitting out front on N 24th/Clay. Monique Anderson was just 15 when she broke into Mrs. Cookes home. So of course the stats would look like blacks were just killing each other and nothing else happened as far as crime. Lafayette POYNER. Headline back then in the Richmond Times- Dispatch: "Manslaughter and murder soar in city. Richmonds population hit a low of 197,790 in 2000 before starting to rise in 2010. This is way outside of my capability to self-fund. Its extremely unlikely shell get out this time and any year soon. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Police are investigating after a woman was found dead with a gunshot wound in Gillies Creek Park. After my parents divorce we moved uptown. Thank you for putting this list together. The number would peak at 160 in 1994 and earn the city the unwanted distinction of being the U.S. murder capital in 1997 (on a per capita basis), when 140 people were killed. I was one of the reporters covering their stories for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Thomas' family members said they were disappointed that Brown pleaded guilty, thus avoiding the spectacle of a jury trial. hey it might be a good time to develop some new habits. john unfortunately you seem to be running into the who are you gonna believe me or your lying eyes syndrome. The historic low of 32 was achieved in 2008, with 2009 close behind with 39. The alert detailed two recent murders on Richmonds affluent Southside. Is that your point of reference?? There were more murders that April than in the first 6 months of 2010. It was reported locally, almost immediately, and then followed up by official information the next day and then a few days later. And how do we keep that from ever happening again, in your opinion? wrapping yourself in a blanket of ignorance is the only way to keep stupid thoughts warm.good work and thanks nfor digging so hard. new content, we kindly appreciate any donation you can give to help I was born and raised in Richmond in Church Hill. Hearts with Hugh,'' said Chappell, who gave Thomas the engraved high school ring police used to identify her charred body. WebThe 2006 Richmond spree murders took place during a seven-day period in January 2006 in and around Richmond, Virginia, United States; seven people, four members of the Harvey family and three members of the Baskerville-Tucker family, were killed.The perpetrators were Ricky Javon Gray (March 9, 1977 January 18, 2017) and his nephew I am very appreciate of the police departments hard work, of course. Looking back, it was a Learn how your comment data is processed. In 1994 alone, there were 161 murders. Im thinking assaults and other crimes are much higher here also. On Feb. 19, 2021, police approached TMar Green, 23, a Old murder files show some surprises, like the 1946 murder trial of white Richmond officer Edward Dooley for fatally shooting suspected gambler Walter Willis "as the Negro fled after striking the officer with a blackjack," according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch report at the time. Sorry John, I see it all, but most of what I see doesnt get reported. It looks like these types of incidents may be getting more coverage than ever before. Nothing seems to abate the obvious drug dealing going on at that stretch. Our aggravated assaults which comprise shootings, stabbings and an assault where the skin is brokenare down 7 percent. No jobs, dispair, a broke government, easy drugs and a lack of hope and change could put us right back as the murder city. I was around in the 90s and remember many of these murders. If anybody who was at this cook out reads this, call me. Any details about what happened? Oak Grove elementary is the school I started at. The house we bought was not on the market and a friend at the time turned us on to it. WebFeb. Her baby and her relationship with Hugh Brown were the focus of her dreams about the future, according to family members interviewed after the trial. James Briley executed for killing a pregnant Richmond woman and her 5-year-old son. Little did we know about how bad the area still was then even only 2-blocks off of Broad. (804) 646-0712 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Three bison escape Maine farm, two recaptured. You had an idea for a story and nailed exactly what media should be taking the time to do more often. A 1989 law under the federal drug kingpin statute made murder during a continuing criminal enterprise a capital crime. Sadly, many of the assault incidents appear to be domestic; conversely, the murders that are not happening in Richmond seem to be the street violence killings. So instead of doing mental gymnastics to figure out what changed, how to prevent it etc, just end this war. Debbie Davis, an accounts clerk, had been found dead in her apartment on Sept. 19, 1987. Yes and no, McEachin says. Interesting walk back in time. Local news for the East End of Richmond, Virginia from Union Hill to Fulton, St. Johns to Fairfield. Thats when I remember her. When she died, Thomas had just graduated from high school. * Unabomber killed a man in New Jersey (I dont think anyone would be surprised to see a body drop on Venable Street, though). Forensics, community policing, and overall professionalism have made huge differences. The mother had to work two jobs while the father was out of the country working so the kids were on their own most of the time hanging with the wrong crowds. On the way to a devastating body count of 161, 1994 saw 2 months with over 20 killings, and only one month in the single digits. In the 90s Richmond was majority black and in the areas mentioned the population was more dense. Most of the violence in the 1990s was attributable to a family called Briley. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 13. Yes, Chuck Richardson went down for heroin, but how does compare to Mayor Youngs arrest? John, youre too modest. Subscribe Heroin use was popular, even among good college kids. Just because you see people coming in with gunshot/stab wounds doesnt mean it isnt less than it has been in the past. ''The guilty plea was an easy thing for him,'' said Christine Claiborne, a family friend of Thomas'. In 1936, a Mrs. Smoot allegedly said "I'll kill him before I'll let anybody else have him," before killing her long-cheating husband. I then went to Franklin elementary to Elkhart Middle then to George Wythe High. Weve definitely come a along way, despite the setbacks, but we are only about half way there. Murder rate per 100k people: 19.47. Powerball ticket forgotten in coat pocket turns out to be $1 million winner. Whites and blacks were fleeing as Richmond boldly arrived on the list of the top-10 deadliest cities and then marched toward the very top. To make a long story short I was born and raise on Southside. The vast majority of the victims that year were young black men, and they were shot to death. * invasion of Haiti Ive heard a few things credited Project Exile, sector-based policing, better community involvement, and a national trend towards a decrease in violence. That and the spike in 1942 are from annexation of county land/population. Im also going to spare you the sad stories of my association with the streets, funerals, after-hours spot and the main culprits crack cocaine and Sothern Gun World. Trial inspired career in court. As Harry Kollatz Jr. noted in his March 1993 feature article Murder in the City, Richmonds homicides climbed as the population dropped from a high of 249,521 in 1971 down to 203,056 in 1990. Heroin, lots of heroin. Ive been in my house 13 years and God-willing Ill be here for many more. Family members and friends of Thomas and Brown filled opposite sides of the York courtroom Thursday to hear Thomas enter his guilty pleas. The yearly toll stayed over 100 for 10 straight years, hitting 161 in 1994 and 140 in 1997. Homicide numbers remained high but fairly steady - 20 to 40-plus - until the late 1960s. Weve had a 30 percent decrease in homicides compared to this same time period last year. WebThe man who called himself Lawrence Vanner was arrested in September 2002, after police found Jun dead and buried under a pile of kitty litter in the basement of her East a lot of folks were disappointed in me when they found out about my gang affiliations. 3, 1993 Virginia Gang members convicted of federal capital crimes RICHMOND, Va. -- Three members of a drug gang allegedly linked to 11 murders in 45 days were found CHPN focuses on activities and events at the neighborhood level, and on larger events with direct impact on the community. Jake, you have a tough job, and you see the results of a lot of violence; thank you for what you do. WebBrown's 16-page confession, taped the morning after the Aug. 12 slaying, was summarized for the record Thursday in York Circuit Court after he pleaded guilty to Thomas' murder. victims are at MCV doesnt mean the incident happened in Richmond. but i was determined to live on my own and it was all i could afford. While I was putting this together, I kept wishing that I could hand it over to a real writer to see what would come out. And this story is proof. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 2. If they die at MCV from their wounds or if they go home, its an incident in their locality and RPD couldnt care less about it. She could engage in a conversation and she could actually be quite likeablebut there were something in her eyes that wasnt quite there, remembered Claire Cardwell, then the deputy Commonwealths Attorney who prosecuted the case. JohnAt the risk of putting more work on your shoulders, would be interesting to see if the ratio of aggravated assaults (which the RPD set aside as a notable category) to homicides shows any more stability than your previous assault:homicide ratio did. Looking at the map for the East in 1994, the 13 killings in the Church Hill area south of Fairmount seem indicative of the changes between now and then. To keep creating Really great job assembling all the data and making sense of it! When I told my uncle I was moving to Richmond 7 years ago, he was really concerned for my safety because of what hed heard. There have been a number of Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. Right now we have a shot gun victim, female, whos looks like shes going to make it. I lived in it, through it and because of Gods grace made it. He was just out of it. I am a big believer in the broken window theory! The Richmond Police Department has said that they can get the data, but that it will cost between $2,500-$3,000 to pull together the pre-1998 information (as it not held electronically). This work identified 158 homicides (PDF) not a perfect data set, but close enough to have a sense of what was going on where in 1994. But once houses were being renovated things turned around. In addition to the homicides in the city, there was an I cant find any data on the number of gun shot victims in Richmond by year which to use for comparison. When she was found slain in the living room of her home in January 1993, we heard whispers of how horrible it was, that she had been sexually assaulted and bludgeoned to death. It means the wounds were severe enough for a locality to send them to a larger hospital. Great article though I wonder what exactly would make the author remark that they would not be surprised to see a body drop on Venable? I see a lot of drug activity still, but nothing too far off from normal city living. This a awesome report. RICHMOND, Va. -- Three members of a drug gang allegedly linked to 11 murders in 45 days were found guilty Wednesday in the first case in which federal prosecutors used a drug kingpin law against multiple capital defendants. Back in 2003-2007 there were 7 killings within 5 blocks of my house (almost 2/year). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But the black-on-black violent crime problem was stark and bluntly reported on 75 years ago: "Why were there 11 times as many homicides committed by Negroes in Richmond last year than by white persons?" Shes up for parole and the parole board is processing the automatic request. Those hot cinder blocks walls on the inside of her house. Well-done!! In the 2 1/2 years since, weve had just 1. The Untold Story of the Harvey Family Murders Richmond, VA -- ( ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2010 -- Cold Blooded, a chilling and shocking new book just released by Bookstand Publishing, tells the true story of the Richmond family that unwittingly harbored the infamous Harvey family murderers for six days in 2006. So there are areas that are certainly safer, but there are still areas where you wouldnt want your children to be outside after dark., 1910 Byrd Ave., Suite 100Richmond, VA 23230804-355-0111, Target Communications Inc., T/A Richmond Magazine. #40 on the list, Debbie Gray, was my aunt and one of my best friends. Even the locator map of murders back then looked remarkably similar to the ones of today - the same festering pockets of concentrated poverty that continue today. http://transitionalneighborhoodlowdown.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/is-richmond-1-in-homicides/. Not all blacks raised in poor crime ridden areas are products of their environment. And they eventually pinned four of the murders on a schizophrenic homeless man named Leslie Leon Burchart, one of the strangest and most pitiful humans I have ever interviewed. White homicides often got more in-depth treatment in the news than the usual few paragraphs for black victims. The category of assault is fairly broad, perhaps there is a specific category or type of assault should be be pulled out for comparison. Awesome. Unfortunately after they had hyped how great the area was he moved out after being robbed in his house at gunpoint. I tell this to anyone who look at me sideways about why I chose to live in the area I grew up in. Right now Richmond as a city is at the longest stretch without a killing in at least 30 years! The longest period with no homicides runs from Thursday, July 24, 2008, to Friday, September 26, 2008 a span of 64 days. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Serial world record breaker David Rush reclaimed a Guinness World Records title when he threw and caught a fire sword 135 times in 1 minute. Unquestionably things have improved, but murders in Shockoe Bottom, shootings and stabbings in the projects and the recent line of fire killing on Belvidere only comfirm in many peoples minds (mine included, that Richmond is not a safe (enough) place to visit or live, especially at night. being a young jamaican hustler holding it down in Dodge City. Prosecutors and defense lawyers were bound by gag order from Judge James Spencer not to discuss the case. Yes there is violence, but you *cant* say that it isnt safer. Movies and the hype of gangsta rap did help each. I am very thankful that I did not wander into harms way. Were celebrating our 40th anniversary with monthly dives into our archives. HOLMBERG: 25 years after the deadliest invasion since the Civil War Thanks for taking the time to do this. Her lips and eras were torn. Excellent reporting! 0. Richmond bottomed out in 1994: one city councilman went off to rehab for his heroin problem and another was in hot water for not paying utilities and renting out condemned property, enrollment at VCU dropped, the city recorded the nations 19th largest population decline since 1980, Richmond made the wrong end of Money Magazines Best Places to Live list, and by the end of the year had tallied a record 161 homicides. \When they were finally caught and jailed, their mother said, they was good boys, whenever the electricity went out they always came home with a generator. They made a well publicised prison break before they were executed. Ive got updated data going back to 1934. This explains ALOT about why my west end friends were so afraid for me moving to the Fan in 1997 and then when I told them Id bought a house in Church Hill in 1998. simply the best news article/reporting to come out of Richmond in a long time. I would like to further look into which areas of Richmond have seen these amazing drops in violence over the past decades, but the data required isnt readily available. I think Jake was actually referring to gun violence, stabbings, etc. (update 2/1/2015). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Here is something to ponder: compare a 1-mile area where 20 people live and one of those people was a serial killer who murdered 15 people over 15 years to a 1-mile area where 200 people live and 5 of those people killed 1 person each and were put in jail that same year. A 20% drop in assaults/year 2000/2010, a 55% drop in homicides/year/per capita 2000/2010. Catch a clue! Assaults City-wide ''I did tell her that,'' he said. WebUnsolved Homicides Help us bring justice to the victims and families of these unsolved homicide cases in Henrico County. Great reporting, John. * George Allan takes office What followed is described by one member of the homicide squad as the worst crime scene he saw in his entire career. WebStories on Richmond murder made both Americas Most Wanted and got notice in December 5 piece in USA Today. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A swimmer visiting a beach in New South Wales, Australia, found a mussel-covered message in a bottle that turned out to have traveled more than 185 miles. Looking back, it was a frightening time to live in the city of Richmond in the early 90s. I bet thats a typo, Richmond CA has taken our old spot at the top of those lists. I lived through the carnage of the early 90s in Richmond, although not on the hill. Antonio i apologize for the mayhem myself and my associates caused back then. Ive lost over twenty friends and acquaintances to gun violence during those long years. And in the 90s, at least, many, many of the consumers were white. ''He was very angry. Before French there were other developers who were investigated by the FBI. The headlines were similar to the ones we're reading today: After a big dip from 1943 through1945, it was back to 43 slayings in 1946. His first two sentences cast doubt on the veracity of the homicide numbers, thats what Im responding to. SEVERANCE. 4. From the March 1993 issue of Richmond Surroundings. The reported twists and turns and passions surrounding the case made it read like it happened today. She has also burned her maternal uncle's Bible and set his bed on fire.". Goins escaped the scene of the shooting and went on the run, leading to a manhunt by Richmond Police and the FBI that stretched from Virginia to New York. The results are pretty striking, even adjusted for population. Again, good work chpn! Harold D. Robinson Jr., of the 1500 block of Gunn Street, was found about 3:30 a.m. in the first block of Jefferson Davis Highway, where the highway intersects with Decatur Street, police said. great job on doing your homework about richmond , back in the days, it was crazy back then, i was a part of all the madness in Richmond back then. Even had a bullet shot through our living room window but never found the slug. Ive been trying to look into a homicide committed on august 14,1987..the victim was Jeff Davis, his killer was terry oconner page, I cant find anything on this particular homicide maybe because it was so long ago but if anyone can point me in a direction. This spike has city leaders asking the same questions that generations of mayors, council members and police brass have in this deadly southern city. i found a body next to my car one time. Along with being notified when someone is killed in the city period, Id like to know when something happens at random (which does tend to be released quickly) or is unusual. on target for 182 killings by the end of December, setting check points at hot spots across the city, list of incidents from 1994 in comparison to, http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4969/clipboard01le.jpg, http://cwaynetaylor.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/crime-assaults/, Here is a graphic of the worst 10 in 2009, http://wtvr.com/2012/05/24/holmberg-25-years-after-the-deadliest-invasion-since-the-civil-war/, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Briley_Brothers, Neighborhood Driving Zoo opens this spring, Drug activity on 25th revealed to be long-game covert opp, City releases new traffic control measures, List of streets that might be named after Confederates. My housemates and I lived across the street from a very active crack house, we saw people dealing guns and drugs from the trunk of a car parked in front of our house, and we heard close gunfire (usually in the alley next to our house)every single night. It brought back a lot of cringes, but relief that those days are hopefully gone for good. Privacy / Use / Copyright / Disclaimer. Last year the body count in the East End was 1/3 of what it was in 2004. I think things are much better than they used to be. to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really If you are poor, young, male, involved in drugs or frequent certain clubs, the risks are much greater. Break-ins all the time so businesses didnt stay. I am not sure what changed, but I know i left in 2000.. Let me just also say this, these things wouldnt happen if the powers to be would be smart enough to drop this war on drugs policy and just legalize and regulate the stuff. This is where the community blogs (and the police department) make a difference in getting information out to areas. Robberies of individuals are also down 2 percent. To look at this a little bit, I just pulled the assault numbers for the past 5 years (going back to 2004 as the murder count was close to 100 that year). Additionally, just because stabbing/gunshot/&c. They occurred in homes, alleys, outside of pubs and pool halls. WebFebruary 17, 1993 Three drug dealers responsible for Richmond's worst murder rampage were sentenced to death by a federal jury yesterday, the first time the federal death NOTE: 2008 shows 36 homicides. The U.S. Census population estimate for 2018 was 228,783. This city has so much potential. About Us Working at MCV, I saw alot of people the last couple of months that died of either stabbings or gun shots. These are the kind of statistics I enjoy reviewing, although unfortunate. Legalized drugs mean that people dont have to resort to violence to settle disputes. She told Detective McTernan that Mrs. Cooke came home and found her inside the home and confronted her. Hopefully thats something hyper-local media can change. Cardwell told the judge she shared LaRuffa's "disappointment with the juvenile justice system," but added, "this defendant represents an extreme danger to the community," the T-D reported. ''She was madly in love with him,'' said Casandra Chappell, Thomas' cousin. Too dangerous. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) A woman was found dead in Gillies Creek Park in Richmonds East End after an apparent shooting, according to Richmond Police. I found that assault numbers seem to be more representative in those instances: http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4969/clipboard01le.jpg. Everyone wore shower caps (whenever they were shown on the news, they always had on shower caps) and we turned off all the lights to make sure there was enough electricity for the deed. That years spike in killings did not arrive suddenly. most of us from the Clan have all done time or is still locked up. WebInteractive chart of the Richmond, Virginia murder rate (i.e. Medical and technological advances are also keeping more people alive, she adds. An article in todays Richmond Times-Dispatch reports event lower numbers for 2008 and 2009 than I was given (36 and 41): Richmond reported 39 homicides for all of 2009, which was higher than 2008s 32 slayings but still low when viewed historically. @C. Wayne Taylor Thats interesting. I was raise uptown South Side. Timothy Martin got a job in 2007 as a prosecutor for the Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I moved here in 1989, incidentally. SMITH, Christopher Bryan just because people dont die from a shooting doesnt mean its any safer. Wow. You have to pay to read the rest of the article. John She thought he would be her ticket out.''. 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