Unidentified Crimes and
Unsolved Cases

Stanislaus Sheriff

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is investigating the Homicide of Victim Katherine Velthoen that occurred on June 25, 1999. Velthoen was driving in her vehicle southbound on Highway 99 at Taylor Road in Turlock, CA. Suspects in what was described as a tan, mid to late 1980s boxy looking vehicle pulled up alongside of Velthoens vehicle, shooting into the vehicle and killing her.

Stanislaus Sheriff

Stanislaus Sheriff's Department is investigating the Homicide of Victim JOSE HURTADO (shown here). On November 22, 2009 unknown assailants killed HURTADO while he was in the 1200 block on Inyo Avenue in Modesto. If you have any information on the murder of JOSE HURTADO please contact Crime Stoppers.

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

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. Help the family to get closure in this case. If you have any information please call. Victim/Lloyd Borelli

Stanislaus Sheriff

Stanislaus Sheriff's Department are investigating the homicide of William Ashley pictured here. On 12/14/2008 ASHLEY was found shot to death in his west Modesto home. His two dogs were also killed. The Homicide occurred in the 1500 block of Victoria Drive.

Modesto Police

On Sunday, August 24, 2008, at approximately 1:53 A.M., three men were brought to a Modesto hospital for gunshot wounds. Police later located a crime scene on Yosemite Boulevard, near Riverside Drive in the southeast part of Modesto. One of the men shot later died from his injuries. The three men were driving in the area of Yosemite and Riverside drive when the car they were riding in was shot at. All three men sustained gunshot wounds and eventually were able to drive to an area hospital.

On Thursday May 3, 2007 at approximately 10pm Christopher Sisk, (shown) was killed while trying to prevent a thief from stealing his truck. The incident took place in the parking lot of Swaids Market located at 800 W. Hatch Road. Witnesses said that Christopher Sisk was inside Swaids Market getting coffee. Sisk was a tow truck driver for A&R Towing in Modesto and parked his tow truck in front of the market. Suddenly, Sisk ran out of the market to confront a man who was in the drivers seat of the truck attempting to steal it. As Sisk tried to gain entry into the vehicle the suspect began to drive away. Sisk tried to stay on the vehicle but was run over as the suspect fled the parking lot.Sisk suffered major injuries to his head and chest.He was transported by ambulance to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto where he died from his injuries. About 11:00 pm officers located the tow truck abandoned on Lombardy Street in Modesto.Witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his early 20s, about six ft tall, wearing dark clothing and a white bandana or t-shirt on his head. It is not known if Sisk was working at the time of the incident.Witnesses said he was a regular at the market.Sisks family owns the towing business.Costco Wholesale Corporation is also offering an additional reward of $20,000.00 in this case.

Ceres Police

On 7/8/2007 at approximately 2:00 AM a fight broke out involving gang members in the 3000 Block of 10th Street in Ceres. At one point during the fight several shots were fired striking and killing 18 year old Michael Ilttreb (pictured at left). Detective Johnson from the Ceres Police Department is asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact him at 209 538 5729.

Oakdale Police

On 7/5/06, between midnight and 3:00 AM, the Victim, Joseph Ross, (pictured at left) was walking home from the Dugout bar (108 North Yosemite Ave-Oakdale) to his home on the far west side of Oakdale. Sometime during his walk home, he was confronted in the 500 block of West "F" St. by an unknown assailant and fatally stabbed. Residents found Joseph on the morning of July 5, 2006 at 522 West "F" St. The investigation into his murder is on going. Detectives are asking for witnesses to come forward with any information. Contact Detective Dan Taylor or Sgt. Julio Rosa @ Oakdale Police, 209-847-2233