Cold Case Homicides
Cold cases are placed on this site with the purpose of gaining information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for these crimes. We, and the victim's families, know that, in each of these cases, there are people who know who killed these victims. The Claremont Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau at 909-399-5421.
If you have information, you can also provide tips anonymously, without the fear of reprisal, to the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers who will forward your information to law enforcement. The tip line is available 24/7 and Spanish-speaking operators are available. No names. No identification. No caller ID. Anonymity is the most important component of the program. Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization that offers cash rewards to eligible tipsters who provide information that directly leads to a felony arrest or indictment.
Crime Stoppers Tip Line is 800-222-TIPS (8477)
Crime Stoppers Tip Online at www.lacrimestoppers.org
Crime Stoppers Text a tip at 274637
These Victims Have Not Been Forgotten
David Evans - October 13, 1985
The body of David Evans was discovered by officers who went to his residence located in the 800 block of Highpoint Dr. to check on his wellbeing after a neighbor noticed that the front door of his home had been open for an extended time. David was found deceased as a result of head trauma.
14-year-old female - April 10, 1990
The-14 year-old victim was inside her bedroom at her residence in the 600 block of East First St. An unknown suspect(s) drove by the residence and fired numerous rounds at the house. The victim was shot in the upper arm and neck and died at the scene. Approximately 50 shell casings were found outside of the residence.
Alvera Gibson - November 22, 1994
The victim was located by a passerby in a ravine off of Mt. Baldy Rd. approximately one mile northeast of Padua Ave.
Aaron Foster - April 16, 1996
The victim and another passenger were inside of a vehicle, which was stopped in front of the security gate at the east driveway of Claremont Village Commons Apartments (900 W. Arrow Hwy.). Unknown suspect(s) shot and killed the driver (Aaron Foster) multiple times in the chest. The passenger was also shot, but survived.
Gail Stewart- September 14, 2005
The victim was found deceased lying in the south alley of the apartment complex located in the 700 block of West San Jose Ave. The victim died from a gunshot wound and there were several expended shell casings on the ground next to the victim.
Alan Lindley - January 28-30, 2009
The victim had not shown up for work and a welfare check was requested by his employer. As officers walked through the victim's residence in the 700 block of West Arrow Hwy., they located him deceased inside the residence. The victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his lower abdomen and chest area.