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Hillsboro Police Department detectives are working to solve cases that may be years or decades old, including missing person and homicide cases.

When cases go cold, tips from community members and new, advanced technology can be vital resources to help us make breakthroughs. 

Please review the cold cases below and submit anonymous, secure, and untraceable tips to Crime Stoppers if you have any information. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $2,500 for tips that lead to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime.

2014 Murder: Pablo Perez-Angeles

On January 17, 2014, Pablo Perez-Angeles was brutally murdered inside of his residence.

  • Date of Incident: January 17, 2014
  • Location: Residence at the 1100 block of SE Alder Street in Hillsboro
  • Victim Date of Birth: June 26, 1958
  • Victim Age: 55

Hillsboro Police Case #14-529

Pabo Perez-Angeles, who was murdered inside his residence in 2014 at 55 years of age

Pablo Perez-Angeles

2007 Death: Gerardo Pizano-Arteaga

Gerardo Pizano-Arteaga was found injured behind a local bar in Hillsboro and later passed away at the hospital.

  • Date Found: September 24, 2007
  • Location: E Main Street and 4th Avenue in Hillsboro
  • Victim Date of Birth: October 20, 1961
  • Victim Age: 45

Hillsboro Police Case #07-9262

Gerardo Pizano-Arteaga, who was found deceased with a crushed skull in 2007 at the age of 45

Gerardo Pizano-Arteaga

2003 Murder: Jose Socorro Chavez

In June 2003, Jose Socorro Chavez’s remains were located near the 5100 block of NE Belknap Court in Hillsboro. It was determined Jose was murdered. Jose was a migrant worker and his family members have not been identified.

  • Date Found: June 2003
  • Location: 5100 block of NE Belknap Court in Hillsboro
  • Victim Date of Birth: September 17, 1954
  • Victim Age: 48

Hillsboro Police Case #03-6023

Photo and sketch of murder victim Jose Socorro Chavez

Photo of Jose Socorro Chavez (left), Forensic artist sketch of Jose Socorro Chavez (right)

1999 Missing Person: Anthony (Tony) Kennedy

Anthony (Tony) Dale Kennedy was last seen July 2, 1999 in the Columbia County area. 

  • Date Last Seen: July 2, 1999
  • Date of Birth: February 22, 1977
  • Age at Disappearance: 22 
    • Height: 5 feet 9 inches Weight: 130 pounds
    • Hair: Brown Eye Color: Hazel
  • Current Age: Mid forties

Hillsboro Case #99-5393

Anthony (Tony) Kennedy, who disappeared in 1999 at the age of 22

Anthony (Tony) Kennedy

1995 Murder: Francisco Neri

Francisco Neri was murdered in his vehicle at 1735 SE TV Highway in Hillsboro on April 2, 1995.

  • Date of Incident: April 2, 1995
  • Location: 1735 SE TV Highway in Hillsboro
  • Victim Date of Birth: August 18, 1965
  • Victim Age: 29

Hillsboro Case #95-1976

Photo of murder Franciso Neri and a sketch of the suspect

Francisco Neri (left), Forensic artist sketch of suspect (right)

1992 Murder: Elizabeth Wasson

Elizabeth Burtis Wasson was murdered at her residence located at the 2100 block of SE Brookwood in Hillsboro.

  • Date of Incident: September 23, 1992
  • Location: 2100 block of SE Brookwood in Hillsboro
  • Victim Date of Birth: September 9, 1909
  • Victim Age: 83

Hillsboro Police Case #92-4440

Elizabeth Wasson, who was murdered in 1992 at 82 years of age

Elizabeth Wasson

1977 Missing Person: Karen Lee

Karen Jean Lee was last seen on May 26, 1977 in the Cornelius area.

  • Date Last Seen: May 26, 1977
  • Date of Birth: December 7, 1961
  • Age at Disappearance: 15
    • Height: 5 feet 7 inches Weight: 128 pounds
    • Hair: Brown Eye Color: Brown
  • Current Age: Early sixties

Hillsboro Case #10-6716

Karen Lee, who disappeared in 1977 at the age of 15

Karen Lee