CRIME
Unsolved Homicides
We appreciate witnesses coming forward and providing statements. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department will continue to investigate these and other homicides until the suspects are identified, caught, and the cases are brought to the appropriate prosecutor’s offices. As always, for immediate assistance, call 9-1-1.
To provide anonymous tips: Call the TIPS Hotline 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477). Submit Web Tips at KCcrimestoppers.com. Download the FREE mobile app, P3Tips, available on Google Play and Apple iOS platforms. It is fully functional on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This allows for uploading of photos and videos. There is up to a $25,000 dollar reward eligible for information leading to an arrest.
Krystal Robinson B/F 4-22-90
On 09-29-2012, Officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the
area of 18th and Campbell. When Officers stopped the vehicle they were advised that
Krystal Robinson was shot. Krystal was transported to an area hospital where she died
from an apparent gunshot wound. It was determined that the shooting originally occurred
at the intersection of Linwood and Van Brunt.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the TIPS Hotline at
(816) 474-TIPS (8477) or contact Homicide at 816-234-5043.
Michole D. Toombs B/M 10-26-1983
On September 26, 2012, at 6:08 p.m., officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department responded
to 5841 Wabash in regard to a shooting call. Toombs was found lying deceased on the front porch of the
residence, having sustained gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information should contact the Homicide Unit, at (816) 234-5330.
MAURICE S. LANDIS II B/M 2-19-92
On Saturday 9-22-2012 at about 3:24 in the afternoon, this truck arrived at the
parking lot of Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus, 6601 Rockhill Rd.
Officers responded and found that the victim, Maurice Landis was a passenger in
the truck. He was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the TIPS HotLine at 816-474-
TIPS (474-8477) or contact Homicide at 816-234-5043.
Jose Espino H/M 08-04-1976
Discovered: 09-12-2012 at 0809 hours
On 09-12-2012 at 0809 hours, Officers were dispatched on a shooting. Upon
arrival, the deceased victim was discovered seated inside a blue truck parked
in the driveway of 1412 Colorado.
Det. Scott Emery is the case detective, he can be reached at 234-5219 or on
his cellular 816-808-5164.
Joseph T. Davis B/M 08/24/1985
On 09-12-2012 at approximately 1420 hours, officers were dispatched to 40th &
Wabash on a shooting. The victim was located lying in the southwest corner
suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an
area hospital where he later died of his injuries. The victim had been walking in
the area when he was approached by a black Chevy Monte Carlo. The
occupant(s) began shooting at the victim from inside the vehicle. The Monte
Carlo then fled the scene east on 40th Street, from Wabash.
Contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
James Bradley-Piseno B/M 9-8-90
On September 10th, 2012, at approximately 1:45 PM officers were sent to 4004 E
56th Terrace. When they arrived in the area officers located two male victims
suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in a grey Buick four door vehicle.
Both victims were transported to area hospitals where they were admitted for
treatment of their injuries. One of the victims, James Bradley-Piseno, died from
his injuries on September 14th, 2012.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-
TIPS (8477) or contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
Maurice “Chico” Carter Jr. B/M 04-28-1993
Occurred: 09-09-2012, 1710 hours at 4906 Garfield
On 09-09-2012 at approximately 1714 hours, Officers were dispatched to 4906
Garfield on a reported outside disturbance sound of shots. Upon arrival they
discovered the victim deceased from apparent gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.
Three juvenile girls were also inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. One
of the girls received a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
Arnold L. Shelby B/M 6-14-78
On 9-8-2012, at approximately 4:30 am, Arnold Shelby was killed in the street in front of
3707 East 29th Street. He was found lying behind his Green, Chevrolet Pick-up Truck.
Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to call the Kansas City Missouri
Homicide Unit, 816-234-5043, or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS(8477).
Contact Homicide at 816-234-5043
Tyree Stuckey B/M 11/15/1984
Occurred: 8/28/12, 3350 Jackson, The victim was driving south on Jackson when he was struck by a bullet being fired by someone in another vehicle traveling south on Jackson. The suspect was driving a dark SUV and was shooting at a red pick-up truck.
Contact Homicide at (816)234-5043
Dewayne K. Whitelaw B/M 06/15/1989
Occurred: 8/20/12, 66th Terr and Virginia
The victim was standing on the side rails of a friend’s vehicle as they drove west on 66th Terr.
Suspects began shooting at the vehicle as they pasted Virginia. The victim was struck by a bullet
and was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
Contact Homicide at (816)234-5043