The following cases are considered "cold cases" and have no active leads at this time. Please call 530-225-4200 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org if you have any information regarding any of these cases.

Victim: Terri Lynn Ray

Case #76-15682

Date: 07/07/1976

Case Information

On July 7th, 1976, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred near the Clear Creek Bridge on State Route 273 in Redding. The fifteen-year-old victim, Terri Lynn Ray, was found in Clear Creek with multiple stab wounds.

Investigators aggressively worked the case, but over time the number of leads declined and the case went cold. The Redding Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving this crime.

A reward of up to $5000 is being offered by the Shasta County Secret Witness for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in this case. Anyone with information about the murder of Terri Lynn Ray is asked to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200, Shasta County Secret Witness at (530) 243-2319, or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Carrie Mae Crowe

Case #80-37731

Date: 09/11/1980

****No photo of Carrie Mae Crowe on file****

Case Information

On September 11, 1980, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred at a residence on Oxford Lane in Redding. The seventy-four-year-old victim, Carrie Mae CROWE was found deceased in her residence, the apparent victim of a homicide.

Investigators conducted numerous interviews related to the investigation, however the case eventually went cold. Anyone with information about the murder of Carrie Mae Crowe is asked to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Helen Faye Generes

Case#83-35506

Date: 10/05/1983

Case Information

On October 5, 1983, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred at Generes Realty Company located on Market St. in Redding. The sixty-three-year-old victim, Helen Faye Generes, was found deceased inside of her business, the apparent victim of a homicide.

Investigators interviewed numerous individuals during the investigation, however the case eventually went cold. Anyone with information about the murder of Helen Faye Generes is asked to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Maria Celeste Mayon

Victim: Daniel Edward Sullivan

Case #94-9984

Date: 02/18/1994

****No photos of Maria Celeste Mayon or Daniel Edward Sullivan on file****

Case Information

On February 18, 1994, the Redding Police Department investigated a double murder that occurred on Lema Rd. in Redding. Maria Celeste Mayon, twenty-years of age and Daniel Edward Sullivan, forty-one years of age were both found deceased inside of a residence.

Investigators have conducted numerous investigative interviews over the years, however the case eventually went cold. Anyone with information about the murder of Maria Celeste Mayon and Daniel Edward Sullivan is asked to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Myrna Lynn Spuehler

Case #00-65232

Date: 11/17/2000

Case Information

On November 17, 2000, the Redding Police Department investigated a robbery and subsequent murder on Cheryl Dr. in Redding. Myrna Lynn Spuehler, thirty-five years of age was killed inside her residence during what appeared to be a robbery taking place at the location.

Investigators conducted many interviews following this incident, however the case eventually went cold. Anyone with information about the murder of Myrna Lynn Spuehler is asked to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Missing Person: Courtney Nathan Jones-Botta

Case #12-60418

Date: 08/16/2012

Case Information

On August 16, 2012, Courtney Nathan Jones-Botta called his mother for a ride from a residence on Joaquin Avenue in Redding. When his mother arrived on Joaquin Avenue approximately twenty minutes later, she could not locate Courtney Nathan Jones-Botta. She subsequently filed a missing person report with the Redding Police Department.

Over the past several years, investigators have investigated dozens of leads and interviewed multiple subjects regarding his disappearance, but to date none of the leads have been beneficial. Courtney Nathan Jones-Botta is described as a 23-year-old (at the time of disappearance) white male adult. He is 6' 1", approximately 155 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo of a cross and armor on his left shoulder. He was last seen wearing black denim jean shorts and black shoes.

The Redding Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Courtney Jones-Botta. A reward of up to $9,000 is being offered by Shasta County Secret Witness for information leading to his recovery. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200, Shasta County Secret Witness at (530) 243-2319 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Charles Roy Sweetwood

Case #13-31072

Date: 05/07/2013

*Update - Case Solved*

Case Information

*Update - Case Solved*

On May 7, 2013, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder at a residence located on the 3100 block of C St. in Redding. Charles Roy Sweetwood, fifty-three years of age was found deceased inside of his apartment. Investigators have conducted numerous interviews and continue to follow up on investigative leads to this day.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Shasta County Secret Witness leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Charles Roy Sweetwood. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200 or Shasta County Secret Witness at (530) 243-2319 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Edwin "Eddie" Charles Phillips

Case #16-58937

Date: 08/17/2016

Case Information

On August 17, 2016, SHASCOM received a 911 call of shots fired in the area of 3032 Bechelli Ln. in Redding. Responding officers arrived in the area to discover Edwin “Eddie” Phillips, sixty seven years of Redding suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Phillips was transported via ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators later obtained video surveillance from a nearby business, which showed Edwin “Eddie” Phillips entering his business with an unknown subject and exiting a short time later, just prior to the shooting. The subject appears to be of a large stature and was wearing long, baggy shorts and possibly a tank top at the time.

A reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information related to this murder is urged to contact the Redding Police Department at (530) 225-4200, Shasta County Secret Witness at (530) 243-2319 or email us at coldcases@reddingpolice.org.

Victim: Christine Susan Munro

Case #95-37483

Date: 06/24/1995

Case Information

On June 24th, 1995, the Redding Police Department investigated a murder that occurred on the Sacramento River Trail. The thirty-seven-year-old victim, Christine Susan Munro, was found deceased along the Sacramento River Trail, the apparent victim of a homicide. Investigators conducted countless interviews and followed up on many leads, however the case eventually went cold.