Cold Case Public Unit

10/27/2017

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10/22/2017

SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON STATE
OLD CASES
Since 1979 there have been 70 reported Homicides, Attempted Homicides, and Solicitation to Commit Homicide in Skagit County. There are 11 open/unsolved investigations.
There are also three missing persons cases in which the missing person has been missing for many years.

If you have information about any of these cases contact the Sheriff's office or use our Tip Form.

Gisbert "Ben" Kistemaker
In May 1979, a Dutch national, Gisbert "Ben" Kistemaker, age 26, traveled to the United States. In New York he bought a faded blue/white, 1968 Chevy van with New York license 690MYZ and toured across the United States. He traveled to California and from there his plan was to travel north along the coastal route, through Oregon and Washington, while on his way to visit a friend in British Columbia, Canada. It was typical of Kistemaker to pick up hitchhikers.

On September 22, 1979, Kistemaker's van was found abandoned near mile marker 233 on Hwy 101, in Oregon. Receipts in the van indicate the van traveled at least as far north as the Seattle area.

On December 25, 1979, hunters discovered Kistemaker's body in an old gravel pit located about 3 miles from Rockport on the Rockport Cascade Road. Death was caused by gunshot.

10/22/2017

Unsolved Homicide - 2011
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE - 2011
VICTIM BILLY SHIRLEY III
Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Billy Shirley III.

At 5:00 a.m. on Saturday August 27th, 2011, victim Billy Shirley was shot following an argument at a large party in a warehouse-type building in the 1600 block of Center St. in the City of Tacoma.

At the time of the shooting there were over 100 people in attendance at the party, and investigators are asking anyone who may have been there to please come forward.

Detectives are looking for any information regarding this homicide and the suspect(s) responsible for the crime.

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07/29/2014

Im not sure why the cases are not showing up but I will see if I can find out. Maybe its going into posts by other people if I don't use this as ccpu instead of me.

05/16/2014

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05/16/2014

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Herbert Goossen
Age: 68
S*x: Male
Race: White
Case #: 1983-844333
Date: 07/19/1983
Location: 1677 Madison Street

Herbert Goossen worked at a local supply company as a salesman. He lived alone in his apartment, which was located just south of City Park. After hearing a continuous barking dog emanating from Herbert Goossen’s apartment, fellow tenants became concerned and entered the apartment to check on his well-being. It was at this time that Herbert Goossen was found dead inside of his residence. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation.

05/16/2014

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Age: Approximately 45 to 65 years of age
S*x: Female
Race: White or Hispanic
Case #: 1983-809505
Date: 02/03/1983
Location: 2350 South Jason Street

The victim’s burned body was found next to a dumpster located near 2350 South Jason Street. The positive identification of the victim is unknown at this time, but she is estimated to be between 45 and 65 years of age, 5’4” inches tall and 130 pounds with light

05/16/2014

Herbert Goossen
Age: 68
S*x: Male
Race: White
Case #: 1983-844333
Date: 07/19/1983
Location: 1677 Madison Street

Herbert Goossen worked at a local supply company as a salesman. He lived alone in his apartment, which was located just south of City Park. After hearing a continuous barking dog emanating from Herbert Goossen’s apartment, fellow tenants became concerned and entered the apartment to check on his well-being. It was at this time that Herbert Goossen was found dead inside of his residence. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation.

05/16/2014

Age: Approximately 45 to 65 years of age
S*x: Female
Race: White or Hispanic
Case #: 1983-809505
Date: 02/03/1983
Location: 2350 South Jason Street

The victim’s burned body was found next to a dumpster located near 2350 South Jason Street. The positive identification of the victim is unknown at this time, but she is estimated to be between 45 and 65 years of age, 5’4” inches tall and 130 pounds with light

12/02/2013

Report number: 67-A-9
Victim: Mildred May
Location: 1000 North Freeway
http://www.fortworthpd.com/media/images/MildredMay.jpg
Synopsis:
On February 4, 1967, a motorcyclist riding along the Trinity River found the body of Mildred May lying on the side of the levee. It was later determined that she had been strangled. Her co-workers reported that they had last seen her when she left the Matador Club on Camp Bowie the previous night. She did not return to her residence, where she lived with her husband. Her 1959 Pontiac sedan was found at 4500 W. Freeway.

12/02/2013

http://www.kptv.com/story/20622950/cold-case-phone