Gory Prince George's: August 2011

Homicides: Map & address links fromChris Nelson's homicide map site & Feed
Year	Total	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Every
2012	1*	1*	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	108 hrs
2011	106*	16	4	8	11	13	8	7	11	7	4	9	8	83 hrs
2010	91*	5	8	6	7	10	8	5	14	8	4	10	6	96 hrs
2009	95*	8	12	10	5	7	12	8	8	7	5	2	11	92 hrs
2008	134*	12	8	10	14	13	14	8	11	8	13	15	8	66 hrs
2007	143*	16	5	21	14	10	7	10	16	8	11	13	12*	61 hrs
2006	134?	11	8	8	8	12	14	8	10	15	10	15	14	65 hrs
2005	173*	18	12	13	12	18	16	16	13	16	15	13	12	51 hrs
2004	148*	8	8	8	11	17	15	16	16	13	14	15	11	59 hrs
Notes on 2011 cases
Long term (8 year) average: One homicide every 68 hrs
(Note: Post now reports 98 in 2010, 100 in 2009, but does not itemize)

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

August 2011 Summary

Name, age, number, date, codes: [p] Killed by police; * Died or determined to be a homicide at a later date, [&] self-defense, [a] Arrest, [o] Obit, [s] suspect not arrested, [x] Photo

See: Adkisson, Glenn Ralph, 74, (1.067), 14 Jul 2011* (died 2 Aug 2011) (3/22) [Map][P-3181][a2].

Harris, Frank Lamar, 20, (1.068), 4 Aug 2011 (8/26) [Map][P-3183][x[.
Harris, Patricia Mercer, 56, (1.069), 4 Aug 2011 (8/26) [Map][P-3183][x].
Turner, Elijah Muhammed, 21, (1.071), 6 Aug 2011* (died 8 Aug 2011) (8/26) [Map][P-3186][x]].
Banks, Jasmine Jerona, 20, (1.072), 8 Aug 2011* (9 Aug 2011) (5|6/24/25) [Map][P-3188][x].
Wood, Norman Francis, III, 40, (1.070), 8 Aug 2011 (5/24) [Map][P-3187][a].
Moore, Diante Clarence, 32, (1.073), 10 Aug2011 (5/47) [Map][P-NO].
Royal, Ronald Delonte, 20, (1.074), 12 Aug 2011 (9/27A) [Map][P-3195][p].
Steele, Thelma Elaine, 92, (1.075), 15 Aug 2011 (7/15) [Map][P-3198, 3200][x][a].
Do, Lan Mu, 50, (1.076), 17 Aug 2011 (1/21) [Map][P-3199][a].
Neal, Jerry Junior, 58, (1.077), 24 Aug 2011 () [Map][P-3208].
Herzog, Glenn Albert, 52, (1.078), 27 Aug 2011 () [Map][P-3210][a].

Henderson, Antwain Elisha, 34, 31 Aug 2011 () [Map, Map][P-3214, 3225]
(Body found in PG but actual murder was in DC).

(Updated 19 Sep 2011)

Henderson, Antwain Elisha, 34

Antwain Elisha Henderson

Antwain Elisha Henderson, 34

31 Aug 2011, 5:00 am
Shot: Washington, DC, Field Place NE, 5800 block
Body dumped: Balsamtree Place, 800 block, Fairmount Heights,20743
Shot; body found in a burning car in PG but actual murder was in DC
Residence: Coolidge Street, 5600 block, Capitol Heights, 20743
Sources:

Police, 31 Aug 2011 (3214); 13 Sep 2011 (3225)
PG Crime Solvers, 2 Sep 2011

(Updated 24 Sep 2011)

Additional news:

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Herzog, Glenn Albert, 52

Glenn Albert Herzog, 52 (1.078).

27 Aug 2011, 1:00 pm
Bignonia Drive, 10100 block, Laurel, 20708
Shot
Residence: Bignonia Drive, 10100 block, Laurel, 20708
Sources:

Police, 28 Aug 2011 (3210)

Obituary: Post, 31 Aug 2011 (Online for 90 days).
GLENN ALBERT HERZOG Of Laurel, MD suddenly on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Loving son of Kay Mongeon; brother of Karen (David) Hagbloom; step-son of Albert Mongeon. He is also survived by two uncles, Bruce and Ernest Holroyd and four nephews. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Albert R. Herzog and his brother, Douglas Lyle Herzog. Friends may visit on Thursday, September 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield, VA 22152, where services will be held on Friday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the , Mid-Atlantic Region, 9505 Reisterstown Rd., Suite #1, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Attn: Rebecca Santiago. Any inquiries can be directed to Advent Funeral Services, 703-241-7402

Arrest

Jack Sherman Rosenberg

Jack Sherman Rosenberg, 56
Charge: First degree murder
Residence: Warrenton, VA, Poplar Place, 5100 block

(Updated 25 Sep 2011)

Additional news:

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Neal Jerry Junior, 58

Jerry Junior Neal

Jerry Junior Neal, 58 (1.077).

24 Aug 2011, 5:00 am
Old Landover Road, 6700 block, Hyattsville, 20784 ().
Shot
Residence: Penbrook Place, 7700 block,Landover, 20785
Sources:

Police, 25 Aug 2011 (3208)

(Updated 25 Sep 2011)

Additional news:

25 Aug 2011

postcrime Man shot to death in Landover wapo.st/pZe83z
nsmcgill: Death of Palmer Park man, 58, being investigated as homicide: is.gd/6BnRTe
DCExaminerLocal: Man slain in Prince George's: Police are investigating the death of a man... bit.ly/quddWc
anobleDC: Palmer Park man found unconscious Wednesday dies from injuries. Police investigate as homicide - wtim.es/nAuIjJ

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Do, Lan Mu, 50

Lan Mu Do, 50 (1.076).

17 Aug 2011, 3:56 am
Cherryvale Drive, 3500 block, Beltsville, 20705 (1/21)
"Trauma to the body," Domestic
Residence: Cherryvale Drive, 3500 block, Beltsville, 20705 (1/21)
Source: Police, 17 Aug 2011 (3199)
Arrest:

Barry Kin Liu

Barry Kin Lui, 50
Residence: Cherryvale Drive, 3500 block, Beltsville, 20705 (1/21)
Source: Police, 17 Aug 2011 (3199)

(Updated 18 Aug 2011)

Additional news

PGPDPressOffice PGPD investigating homicide in 3500blk Cherryvale Dr, Beltsville.
News4Today A woman was murdered on Cherryvale Drive in Beltsville. Prince George's County Police & @MeganMcGrath4 are on the scene.
ABC7News Prince George’s County police are investigating a homicide in Beltsville. wj.la/oImZc3
postlocal Police probe killing of woman in Beltsville overnight wpo.st/Kkm3
nbcwashington "Person of interest" held in Beltsville death: bit.ly/nEaL64
ABC7News UPDATE: A person in handcuffs was led out of a Beltsville home where a woman was killed Wednesday morning. wj.la/oImZc3
wusa9 Woman Found Murdered In Beltsville bit.ly/pEzrda
News_PGCounty County police investigating Beltsville homicide. tinyurl.com/3mnuxxf
News_PGCounty Prince George's police have suspect in Beltsville homicide in custody tinyurl.com/4yzc38f
PGPDPressOffice Police Make Quick Arrest in Domestic Homicide in Beltsville: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/police…
wusa9 Police say they have arrested a man in the Beltsville murder from this morning. Details soon on wusa9.com #murder
wusa9 Man arrested in Beltsville woman's death was living in the same home: bit.ly/qgPm5n
postcrime 50-year-old woman slain in domestic dispute in Beltsville wapo.st/pzOppp

Monday, August 15, 2011

Steele, Thelma Elaine, 92

Thelma Elaine Steele

Thelma Elaine Steele, 92 (1.075).

15 Aug 2011, 8:23 pm
East Avenue, 2900 block, District Heights, 20747 (7/25).
"Trauma to her upper body"
Residence: East Avenue, 2900 block, District Heights, 20747 (7/25).
Source: Police, 16 Aug 2011 (3198)
Arrest:

William Roger Fitts, 15
Residence: East Avenue, 2900 block, District Heights, 20747 (7/25).

(Across the street from the victim)

Source: Police, 17 Aug 2011 (3200)

William Roger Fitts

(Updated 18 Aug 2011)

Additional News

16 Aug 2011

PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide on East Avenue (3198) http://is.gd/nmeRup
postlocal 92-year-old woman found dead in District Heights - wapo.st/ozEL2f
PGPDPressOffice PGPD on the scene of a homicide in the 2900 block of East Avenue, District Heights, Md yfrog.com/h6lcsmij
PGPDPressOffice PGPD detectives are actively working in the 2900 block of East Ave, District Heights yfrog.com/h0c4zebj
_jpscott Sad (and disgusting) that someone can live to be 92 only to be murdered: wapo.st/pJPsjx
myfoxdc myfoxdc 92-Year-Old Woman Murdered in PG Co.: Prince George's County Police are investigating the murder o... tinyurl.com/3jla4z2
TraceeWilkins PG Co. Police investigate a 92 year old woman found murdered inside her District Heights home. yfrog.com/gyjdfugj
PGCBlogging 92-year-old woman found dead in District Heights - Crime Scene - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-sc… via @washingtonpost
JummyABC7 Breaking news at noon. A 92yo woman found murdered in her PG County home. @ABC7Brad will be live on the scene with the latest.
nsmcgill 92-year-old woman found slain in District Heights home; Homicide still under investigation: is.gd/u5nrre
PGPDPressOffice Media availability this afternoon at scene of Homicide Investigation in District Heights on East Avenue from 3:00pm-4:00pm
PGPDPressOffice Maj. Nader speaks with media regarding the homicide of 92 year old woman found dead in Forestville yfrog.com/kjk96mpj
TraceeWilkins The 92 y/o woman found murdered in her District Heights home is Thelma Steele according to police. yfrog.com/h6lw4sej
PGPDPressOffice Police speak with neighbors at homicide scene on East St. in Forestville yfrog.com/ke5yioxj
nbcwashington RT @TraceeWilkins: The 92 y/o woman found murdered in her District Heights home is Thelma Steele, police said. yfrog.com/h6lw4sej
mattzap 92 year old Forestville woman found slain in home; family says place was ransacked ... wapo.st/q4nJUy

17 Aug 2011

postlocal Police say the home of a 92-year-old woman found slain in Forestville had been ransacked - wapo.st/nxQCyU
darcyspencer 16 year old charged in district heights elder murder
ABC7News William Fitts, 15, arrested in slaying of 92-year-old Thelma Steele. wj.la/o3wZmz
wusa9 15-year-old arrested in 92-year-old Thelma Steele's murder in Maryland: bit.ly/pFGjuJ
darcyspencer Suspect in elder pgco murder is 15. Just now leaving police hq
postlocal 15-year-old arrested in 92-year-old woman's death in Pr. George's County. wpo.st/Nkm3
PGPDPressOffice Col. Howard makes statement to media reference homicide arrest in Forestville yfrog.com/h466onvj
JummyABC7 15-year-old boy arrested for killing 92-ear-old neighbor in District Heights | WJLA.com wjla.com/articles/2011/… via @TBD
PGPDPressOffice Police Make Quick Arrest in Homicide Investigation on East Avenue: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/police…
wusa9 Brother defends 15-year-old arrested in 92-year-old woman's death: bit.ly/q0CqdA #elderlymurders
wusa9 "Mrs. Steele loved William, and I think William felt very highly about her," 15-year-old murder suspect's brother says bit.ly/oYvKb3
darcyspencer Relatives of thelma, 92, steele say she treated 15 year old accused killer like one of her own grandkids

Friday, August 12, 2011

Royal, Ronald Delonte, 20

Ronald Delonte Royal, 20 (1.074).

12 Aug 2011, 1:30 pm
Piscataway Road, 9800 block, Clinton, (9/27A).
Shot by federal police officer
Residence: Derby Shire Way, 15200 block, Accokeek,
Source: Police, 13 Aug 2011 (3195)

(Updated 17 Aug 2011)

Additional news

12 Aug 2011

PGPDPressOffice Homicide Investigation: 9800 block of Piscataway Road, Clinton. One victim has been pronounced dead on the scene. Investigation continues
darcyspencer pgpd on scene of homicide on piscataway road in clinton.
mattzap MT @PGPDPressOffice: Homicide 9800 block of Piscataway Road, Clinton. Person pronounced dead on the scene. Investigation continues.
PGPDPressOffice PGPD investigating shooting in the 9800 block of Piscataway Rd in Clinton yfrog.com/kgmtgpgj
ABC7News One killed on Piscataway Road in Prince George's County. wj.la/qp28LB
PGPDPressOffice Off duty Federal Police Officer shoots suspect involved in violent assault yfrog.com/klluzakgj
wusa9 PGPD says off duty federal police officer shot man involved in assault at Mobil gas station
postcrime Homicide investigated in Clinton wapo.st/onXkhQ
DCAbloob Are we to understand that reports of a Clinton homicide & a federal officer's shooting of an assault perpetrator are one & the same?
nbcwashington Off-Duty Federal Police Officer Shoots, Kills Person at Pr. George's Gas Station: bit.ly/qhsWJI #breakingnews
myfoxdc Person Killed in Police-Involved Shooting in Clinton fb.me/14T19HCL0
anobleDC Federal officer fatally shoots assault suspect in P.G. - tinyurl.com/3cgd5vt

13 Aug 2011

Post: Off-duty Pentagon officer intervenes in beating incident, shoots assailant is.gd/wK9inq
DCExaminerLocal Police identify off-duty Pentagon officer, armed suspect involved in fatal shooting: ... bit.ly/nL1Uvp

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Moore, Diante Clarence, 32

Diante Clarence Moore, 32 (1.073).

10 Aug 2011, 1:00 pm
58th Avenue, 4200 block, Bladensburg, 20710 (5/47).

An unidentified man was shot and killed in this block 31 Oct 2007

Third 2011 homicide in Bladensburg.

Shot
Residence: Annapolis
Sources:

Police, No online press release from PG or Bladensburg police
Post, 10 Aug 2011 (Zapotosky)
Gazette, 11 Aug 2011 (Lyles)
Post, 22 Aug 2011 (Zapotosky)

(Updated 22 Aug 2011)

Monday, August 08, 2011

Wood, Norman Francis, III, 40

Norman Francis Wood, III, 40 (1.070).

8 Aug 2011, 5:20 pm
Leroy Gorham Drive, 4700 block, Capitol Heights, 20743 (5/24).
Shot
Residence: Washington, DC, 51st Street NE, 800 block,
Source: Police, 8 Aug 2011 (3187)
Arrest:

Michael Ricardo Cruz, 55
Charge: First and second degree murder
Residence: Hollywood, MD, Blackistone Circle, 44000 block

Obituary: Post, 17 Aug 2011 (Online for 90 days)

NORMAN FRANCIS WOOD, III Was welcomed by God on Monday, August 8, 2011. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. until Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. at First Rock Baptist Church, 4630 Alabama Ave. S.E., Washington, DC 20019.

(Updated 22 Aug 2011)

Additional News

8 Aug 2011

PGPDPressOffice Police are currently investigating a fatal shooting at the 4700 block of Leroy Gorham Drive in Capitol Heights. More details to come.
postcrime Fatal shooting in Capitol Heights http://wapo.st/r8Cv3p

9 Aug 2011

Post: Man fatally shot in Prince George’s {Middle of street, during rush hours, near his home] http://is.gd/v0PYzH
nsmcgill Shooting leaves one dead in Chapel Oaks; Incident still under police investigation: is.gd/1WyZR9
PGPDPressOffice Arrest in Homicide Investigation in Capitol Heights: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/police…
PGPDJulie Police make arrest in #CapitolHeights homicide. bit.ly/r75yQY
nsmcgill Police arrest St. Mary's County man in murder of District man in Capitol Heights. More to come on gazette.net
nsmcgill Man charged in Chapel Oaks killing Monday; Incident still under police investigation: is.gd/aTyJDZ

Banks, Jasmine Jerona, 20

Jasmine Jerona Banks

Jasmine Jerona Banks, 20 (1.072).

Shot 8 Aug 2011, 2:20 am; died 9 Aug 2011, afternoon
Central Avenue, 7900 block, Capitol Heights, 20743 (5|6/24/25)
Shot
Residence: Insey Street, 6500 block, District Heights,20747 (7/25).
Source: Police, 9 Aug 2011 (3188)

(Updated 11 Aug 2011)

Additional news

8 Aug 2011

PGPDPressOffice Double Shooting Investigation in Capitol Heights at Club MSG: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/double…
ABC7News Police say a man and woman were shot in the 7900 block of Central Avenue early this morning. http://wj.la/pTSlUh
postcrime 2 shot near Pr. George’s nightclub http://wapo.st/p3TCOg
nsmcgill Two wounded Monday outside Capitol Heights club; County police still looking for suspect, motive in apparent drive-by: is.gd/VeBf6x
postlocal 2 shot near Pr. George’s nightclub overnight - http://wapo.st/qtJtXQ
UMarlboroPatch Police Investigating Double Shooting in Capitol Heights -- patch.com/A-kSQd
anobleDC Two shot outside Capitol Heights nightclub. People denied entry to club may be responsible for drive-by, manager says - tinyurl.com/4xoo2yu
WTOP #PGCounty police investigate a double shooting in #CapitolHeights - http://bit.ly/p56JQG

9 Aug 2011

PGPDPressOffice Police Investigate Homicide in Capitol Heights : pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/police…
DCAbloob A victim of Monday morning's Capitol Heights double shooting died this afternoon. PGPD: j.mp/nbf2YM #pgcounty
postcrime Woman injured in drive-by shooting outside Capitol Heights nightclub dies, police say http://wapo.st/o2610N

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Turner, Elijah Muhammad, 21

Elijah Muhammad Turner

Elijah Muhammad Turner, 21 (1.071).

Assaulted 6 Aug 2011, 2:20 am, died 8 Aug 2011, 10:30 am
Pendleton Street, 13000 block, Fort Washington, 20744 (8/26).
Police: "Severe head trauma"
Residence: Washington, DC, 13th Street SE, 4000 block,
Source: Police, 9 Aug 2011 (3186)

(Updated 11 Aug 2011)

Additional news

9 Aug 2011

PGPDPressOffice Police Investigate Homicide in Fort Washington: pgpolice.blogspot.com/2011/08/police…
DCAbloob MT @PGPDPressOffice: Police Investigate Homicide in Fort Washington (13000 block Pendleton St) j.mp/p68cT5 #pgcounty

DCAbloob PGPD: The victim suffered head trauma at a party on Pendleton St early Saturday morning, died Monday. #pgcounty #fortwashington

postcrime Man injured during party dies; case probed as homicide http://wapo.st/ruqnvO
UMarlboroPatch DC Resident Dies After Fight in Fort Washington -- patch.com/A-kVRF
anobleDC Man dies two days after assault at weekend Fort Washington party - tinyurl.com/3b2hr4d

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Harris, Patricia Mercer, 56

Patricia Mercer Harris

Patricia Mercer Harris, 56 (1.069).

4 Aug 2011, 4:37 am
Hickory Drive, 11800 block, Fort Washington, 20744 (8/26).
Shot; double homicide along with Frank Lamar Harris, 20
Residence: Hickory Drive, 11800 block, Fort Washington, 20744 (8/26).
Source: Police, 4 Aug 2011 (3183)
Wanted for questioning:

Quindell Mercer, 34
Unspecified relative of both victims
Source: Police, 10 Aug 2011

Quindell Mercer

(Updated 10 Aug 2011)

Additional news

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Harris, Frank Lamar, 20

Frank Harris

Frank Lamar Harris, 20 (1.068).

4 Aug 2011, 4:37 am
Hickory Drive, 11800 block, Fort Washington, 20744 (8/26).
Shot; double homicide along with Patricia Mercer Harris, 56
Residence: Hickory Drive, 11800 block, Fort Washington, 20744 (8/26)
Source: Police, 4 Aug 2011 (3183)
Wanted for questioning:

Quindell Mercer, 34
Unspecified relative of both victims
Source: Police, 10 Aug 2011