A tattoo displaying a detailed murder scene led one L.A. County Sheriff detective to the jail cell of the suspect. It is common practice for Investigator Kevin Lloyd to review photos of tattooed gang members and when Anthony Garcia’s chest came across his desk, the scene caught the veteran detectives eye.
Investigator Lloyd made the discovery in 2008 after Garcia’s photo was snapped for a minor traffic violation. Lloyd is familiar with the scene on his skin because it was one of his patrol areas and the cold case was always lingering on his mind. John Jaurez, 23, was gunned down in 2004 and the entire crime scene is mapped out on Garcia’s chest – even down to the Christmas lights hanging outside.
With all the stars aligning and stellar detective work, justice is brought to the table for another innocent victim.
Rachel Louise Cooke was home for Christmas break from college when she vanished without a trace. The FBI says on January 10, 2002 Rachel was last seen jogging in her parents’ neighborhood. Investigators say she had plans to run about three or four miles through her parents’ Georgetown, Texas subdivision. She left their home around 11:30 a.m. Rachel’s family says she is an accomplished cross-country runner, and usually does the same jog every morning. She was last seen wearing a green sports top, grey shorts, Asics shoes, and was carrying a yellow walkman. This case has been a mystery for nearly eight years now, but her family isn’t giving up hope. They created a website chocked full of information on her case, and events they get involved with to keep their daughter’s name in the spotlight. You can visit the site and download fliers to post around your own community.
Rachel has a tattoo of two heart-shaped cherries on her left shoulder, and a black star on her foot. She has multiple piercings to include pierced ears and a pierced navel.
Rachel Louise Cooke was home for Christmas break from college when she vanished without a trace. The FBI says Rachel was last seen on January 10, 2002 jogging in her parents’ neighborhood. Investigators say she had plans to run about three or four miles through her parents’ Georgetown, Texas subdivision. She left their home around 11:30 a.m. Rachel’s family says she is an accomplished cross-country runner, and usually does the same jog every morning. She was last seen wearing a green sports top, grey shorts, Asics shoes, and was carrying a yellow walkman. This case has been a mystery for nearly eight years now, but her family isn’t giving up hope. They created a website chocked full of information on her case, and events they get involved with to keep their daughter’s name in the spotlight. You can visit the site and download fliers to post around your own community.
Rachel has a tattoo of two heart-shaped cherries on her left shoulder, and a black star on her foot. She has multiple piercings to include pierced ears and a pierced navel.
Early Sunday morning in Los Angeles, motorists were in shock to find a body on the side of the 105 Freeway. Investigators say Edwinta Hereford, 20, was laying naked in the emergency lane, and they believe she may have been thrown from a moving vehicle. The first 9-1-1 call came in at 5:40 a.m. At first the sheriff’s department did not know Edwinta’s identity. The only thing they were working with initially was a tattoo on her back. According to Edwinta’s Facebook, she was “in a relationship” and enjoyed modeling inher spare time.
An autopsy will determine the official cause of death. The Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau needs your leads, please call them: (323) 890-5500
San Diego State University officials are issuing a warning about a registered sex offender lurking around campus. Police say Jessie James Spruill, 34, has been seen on the college grounds, specifically aroundVilla Alvarado Residence Hall and Love Library. According to the registered California sex offender list, Spruill is guilty of assault with intent to commit rape, sodomy or oral copulation. He has atattoo on his chest, and alist of aliases that include:
PALMER, JOSIAH J
PALMER, JOSIAH JOYL
SPRUILL, JESSE JAMES
If you have any information on Spruill’s whereabouts, please contact police: (619) 594-1991.
Michelle Sigona is a crime fighting, victims advocate extraordinaire, but for Michelle -- the good fight doesn't stop there. In her spare time, she is a volunteer firefighter -- and now, she is tackling the issues and cases that mean the most to her....
