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Tomas Mateo
On Monday, December 9, 2019 at 8:10 AM, Amarillo Police officers were dispatched to 900 north Johnson Street on subject lying on the ground outside the residence. When officers arrived, they found Tomas Mateo, male, age 32, deceased outside the home. Initially, officers thought the subject had been shot, but after further investigation at the scene, the cause of death is unknown. The APD homicide unit and CSI were called to the scene for investigation. JP Taylor came to the scene and an autopsy was ordered. The next of kin of Mr. Mateo was notified. This case is being investigated by the Homicide unit of the APD. If you have any information on this murder call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. You can also submit your anonymous tip by using the P3 Tips App. Stay anonymous and bring his killer to justice.
Sherry Mondragon
The body of 55-year-old Sherry Mondragon was found wrapped inside a rare rug and stuffed into a garage in a home on North Spring Street back in April of 2009. Mondragon was reported missing by her father nearly three months before her body was discovered. Autopsy results show, she had been shot in the back before her body was dumped. Investigators still do not have any strong leads as to who is responsible for murdering her. The family's relationship with God has helped ease their pain, but they still ask anyone who knows what happened to Sherry, to come forward. Investigators released pictures of the rare rug Mondragon was found in shortly after it happened, they have received no tips about the rug. If you know anything about the rare rug or Sherry Mondragon's murder, you are urged to call Potter Randall Special Crimes at 378-9468 or Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400
Don Lutz
On Sunday 11-02-2003 Officers were sent to the home of Don Lutz shortly after 4 pm. He was found on the living room floor with numerous gunshot wounds. His vehicle was still in the driveway and his wallet and credit cards were still present. Mr. Lutz was a local business owner of the Kwik Kar Lube and Tune in the 4400 block of S. Coulter in Amarillo. Employees may have been the last to talk with him on Halloween night at approximately 6:05 pm. Trick or treaters at his residence saw his vehicle in the driveway and broken glass on the porch 6:30-6:45pm which is believed to be the approximate time of his death. If you know anything about the murder you are urged to call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400
Elsa Romo Nickell
The Panhandle Police Department and Carson County Sheriff’s Office are requesting your assistance in the investigation of the 1969 murder of Elsa Romo Nickell July 13, 1969 at her home in Panhandle. We’ve received information this past week that had not been previously available. Although this case is 44 years old we have hope that someone with information on this crime will be willing to help us resolve the matter. Elsa Nickell was 24 years old at the time of her death. Please contact Sheriff Loren Brand at 806.537.3511, Police Chief Sace Hardman at 806.537.3225 or Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806. 374.4400. Carson County SO and Panhandle PD belong to and support the Amarillo Crime Stoppers program. You could get a reward of up to $2,500
Dagoberto Blanco
At 1:42 AM, on Sunday June 5, 2011, officers were dispatched to 1317 Jason on a cardiac call with a family member performing CPR. Upon arrival the officers found Dagoberto Blanco, H/M 47, dead in the driveway of his home. It appears that Mr. Blanco was stabbed in his upper body and collapsed. Justice of the Peace Thomas Jones responded to the scene and ordered that an autopsy be performed on Mr. Blanco in Lubbock, Texas on Monday June 6, 2011. The preliminary autopsy conducted on Dagoberto Blanco in Lubbock, Texas on 06-06-2011, found that he died from a stab wound he received Sunday.
Over the time frame since Dagoberto Blanco's death, the investigation has had a few leads, but none have yet to develop into a suspect's identification. The investigation is still on-going and anyone with information is asked to call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400. Amarillo Crime Stoppers provides several methods for those with information about Dagoberto’s death, to remain anonymous. You can also submit your anonymous tip at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App. If you tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward up to $2,500.
Ryan Garcia
On Sunday January 13th, 2008 Amarillo Police Department received a Missing person report. The victim in the report is Ryan Christopher Garcia. He was last seen on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2007. By January 28th, there was no new information about Ryan’s disappearance. On April 5th, 2008 Potter County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service near Givens Road, west of highway 287. A dead body had been located by a farmer. The body was located in a concrete drainage ditch. A fingerprint comparison led to the identification of the body as Ryan Christopher Garcia. The Special Crimes Unit believed the body to be the victim of a possible homicide. APD Special Crimes Unit worked diligently investigating this case, collecting any possible evidence and talking to those who knew or may have known Ryan. The family is still grieving the loss of Ryan and with each year’s passing, brings reminders of both joy and sorrow. There have been numerous suspicions and leads to the case, unfortunately none of the leads so far have resolved clearing the case. The time that has passed is a reminder that this seemingly “Cold Case” still needs to be and can be solved. Amarillo Crime Stoppers ask that if you have information on this case to please call with your tip(s). Amarillo Crime Stoppers pays rewards of up to $2,500. If anyone has information on Ryan Garcia’s death, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400 or go on-line at amapolice.org to “Submit a Tip” on-line. All information is anonymous. Amarillo Crime Stoppers will never ask your personal information.
Crystal Booker
APD officers were dispatched on a female found in the field behind Buckles Lounge at 6800 E Interstate 40. Crystal Booker’s body was discovered on the cold morning of Friday January 18, 2008 shortly before noon. Due to the suspicious nature of the location of her body and the injuries she received, it was quickly ruled as a Homicide. APD Special Crimes Unit worked diligently investigating this case, which was the first reported Homicide of 2008. The case of Crystal Booker’s death has yet to be closed. Amarillo Crime Stoppers wants to find her killer. There have been numerous suspicions and leads to the case, unfortunately none of the leads so far have resolved clearing the case.
Shamika Scott
On June 9, 2000 , officers were sent to the Wagon Wheel motel at 3602 E. Amarillo Blvd. to meet the ambulance on a subject that was down and not moving. Upon arrival, officers found the body of 24 year old Shamika Scott in room #27. Scott’s death was ruled a homicide, and investigators discovered that Shamika had been smothered. We have confirmation that Shamika was alive at 11:00 p.m. on June 8th, but we need help in determining what happened after that and who is responsible for her murder.
Linda Jackson
At 7:15 a.m. , on September 11, 1997 , police dispatch received a call in reference to a dead body lying in the roadway in the 3100 block of N. Wilson . Upon arrival, officers found the body of Linda Jackson lying face down in the street. Jackson was killed when she was struck by a motor vehicle, and the case was ruled a homicide. Special Crimes Unit investigators determined that Jackson was assaulted inside of a vehicle prior to her murder in the 3100 block of N. Wilson . The Jackson case will remain open until the suspect is arrested.
Gloria Covington
On August 5, 1997 , officers were sent to a field just north of the North Branch YMCA just after 1:00 p.m. in reference to a body. Upon arrival, officers found the murdered body of Gloria Covington. Covington had been partially disrobed, and had been stabbed to death. Covington was last seen in the area of the motels in the 600 block of Amarillo Boulevard West . The suspect in this case is still at large.
Carolyn Karp
At approximately 4:45 a.m. on July 11, 1992 , officers were dispatched to the Sneak Joint Lounge at 10321 E. Amarillo Blvd. in reference to a fire. When the officers arrived, fire department personnel were actually fighting a blaze at a trailer next to the Sneak Joint. This trailer belonged to the owner/manager of the Sneak Joint Carolyn Karp. Once the fire had been extinguished, the remains of Karp’s body were found inside the burned trailer. Homicide has been ruled as the cause of death, and anyone with information should contact Amarillo Crime Stoppers with the information.
Ronald Morton
In the early morning hours of November 6, 1992 , police dispatch received a call of a possible fire in the apartment building at 2400 S. Polk. The caller said that they could see smoke coming from one of the units. When the fire department arrived, they found the source of the smoke to be apartment # 203 . After entry was made, an unconscious male was found on the floor of the apartment, and moved outside. Once outside, it determined that the subject was the victim of a homicide. The victim in this case, Ronald Morton, had been murdered and then his apartment set ablaze in an attempt to cover the suspect’s tracks. There were numerous leads on this case, but no one was ever charged with the crime.