15 E. Chautauqua Street  P.O. Box 128 Mayville, NY 14757   716-753-2131


Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace

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The following cases contain photos and or video information regarding unsolved cases in Chautauqua County throughout the years. Please take a moment to review each case and if you have any information regarding any of the cases please call 716-753-4231

On December 6th, 1983, a Homicide victim was discovered in a ditch along Rt. 17, the Southern Tier Expressway, now Interstate 86, in the eastbound lane, in the Town of Ellery. The partially clad body was found by utility company employees at approximately 8:30am. The victim had been shot once in the back, twice in the chest, and once inside the mouth. The victim is described as follows:

White female
Height 5' 4"
Weight 128 lbs
Brown eyes
Shoe size 5-6
30-37 Y.O. at time of discovery
Brown hair with some gray
No jewelry or evidence jewelry
Wart above left eye
A positive blood type

It is believed the victim is from Canada or some European Country. Computer checks in  the United States, Canada, and Interpol have been unsuccessful in locating any missing persons that fit the victims description. Attempts to identify the victim through fingerprints have also been unsuccessful. Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office at 716-753-4231


Lori Ceci Bova
Date of Birth - 11/26/70
Date Missing - 6/7/97
Missing from - Lakewood, New York
Law Enforcement Agency - Lakewood-Busti Police Dept.
Contact - Chief John Bentley
Telephone Number - (716) 763-9563

Lori is a white female, 5'4" tall, weighs 110 pounds, has curly brown hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a gray sweatshirt with "Freeport Bahamas" on it. Lori was last seen leaving a restaurant in Lakewood, NY on 6/7/97.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Lori Ceci Bova please contact the Lakewood-Busti Police Department at the above phone number or the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office at 716-753-4231


On October 8th, 1990, the body of Judith Lynn McElheney, age 27, of Bailey Avenue Buffalo was found shot to death at a rest stop on Route 5 in the Town of Sheridan. The victim suffered one gunshot to her left ear area. No motive or suspects were ever developed.
Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office at 716-753-4231


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On July 1st, 1998 the body of Benjamin Gonzalez-Reyes was discovered on a hiking trail in the Town of Pomfret. Gonzalez-Reyes had been shot execution style. Anyone with any information on this murder is asked to contact the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office at (716)753-4231


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On December 13th, 1990 the body of Rebecca Nicholson was discovered in her home in Westfield, NY. Nicholson had been shot and killed. Anyone with any information on this murder is asked to contact the Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office at (716)753-4231

 

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