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Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County Unveils Cold Case Billboards
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| Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County will hold a press conference to announce a partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor to profile six local unsolved or “cold case” investigations. The six outdoor billboards will highlight the unsolved cases of Cab Driver Jack LaGrand, Hoeschele Thomas, Robert Helphrey, Jeremy Long, Joseph Siczak and the triple homicide of James Row, Nancy Spivey and John Spivey. |
| Clearwater Police Department
Jack LaGrand, Cab driver case:
On September 17, 2008 around 7:30 a.m., Jack LaGrand was found shot to death in his taxi cab.
Billboard location: US Highway 19 & Republic Drive
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| Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Hoeschele Thomas case:
On October 29, 2006 deputies responded to a shooting on 118th Street North in Largo. Hoeschele Thomas had been shot and later died from his injuries.
Billboard location: Ulmerton Road & Walsingham Road
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| Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Robert Helphrey case:
Robert Helphrey was reported missing on May 22, 2006. He was last seen leaving a pub in Palm Harbor and has not been heard from since.
Billboard location: Alternate 19 & Avery Avenue
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| Pinellas Park Police Department
Jeremy Long case:
On December 18, 2008, 16 year old Jeremy Long was found in a bedroom at his residence and had suffered a gunshot wound. He later died as a result of the gunshot.
Billboard location: 34th Street & 14th Avenue South
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| St. Petersburg Police Department
Joseph Siczak case:
On March 5, 1990, Joseph Siczak was shot to death while he sat in his white Corvette in North Shore Park.
Billboard location: 1st Avenue & 14th Street North
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| St. Petersburg Police Department
James Row, Nancy Spivey & John Spivey case
On January 10, 1991, James Row, Nancy Spivey and John Spivey were found murdered in the home they shared on 1st Avenue South and 23rd Street.
Billboard location: 5th Avenue & 26th Street North
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| Anyone who has information on any of these cases and wishes to remain anonymous and be eligible for a Crime Stoppers reward should call Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County at 1-800-873-TIPS(8477) (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply)
or provide a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersOfPinellas.org.
This is the latest effort by Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County to help solve crime by building community partnerships and working with law enforcement. To learn more about Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County, visit www.CrimeStoppersOfPinellas.org
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