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On May 8, 1985 the family of Ada Haradine became alarmed when she failed to meet her young son at the bus stop after school.  Around 3:00 on that day, a neighbor saw Ada in her backyard doing yard work.  Her family was mystified by her disappearance. 

Three years later, Ada`s remains were discovered by a couple of young mushroom hunters in some woods near Birch Road and US12 in Cass County.  It was clear she had suffered severe blow to the head. 

Over the years, investigators have followed up on hundreds of leads, but this case remains unsolved. 

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The night of May 28, 1994, South Bend Police responded to a 911 call at 265 N. Kenmore Street.  A woman reported that 3 black males forced their way into the house and shot 19-year old Ronnie Ciesielski in the head.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police have interviewed possible suspects in this case, but need more information for charges to be filed. 

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Twenty-one years ago on May 4th, 22-year old Sargent Micek left his home on Fox Street in South Bend at around 10:00 p.m.  He went with a friend to the former Cap `n Cork bar at the corner of Lasalle and Niles Avenue.  At about 3:30 a.m., he called his mother from the Bear`s Den tavern, formerly downtown on Michigan Street. 

Sargent never returned home and is presumed dead.  Over the years there have been a few leads, but this case remains unsolved. 

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In March of 1987, 17-year old Sandra Powell disappeared from her South Bend home without a trace.  In 1986, Sandra witnessed the murder of a friend.  Days before her disappearance, Sandra testified at the homicide trial.  Police believe she is the victim of foul play, and she is presumed dead. 

Over the years, police have continued to follow up on leads, but this case remains unsolved.  Sandra`s family is desperate for answers.  Crime Stoppers believes that someone in the community knows what happened, and we will keep you anonymous.   

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On Sunday night, April 1st, 2007, Michigan City police were dispatched to 1300 Lafayette Street on reports of several shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers found 24-year old Robert "RJ" Winter lying face down in his yard at 1316 Lafayette.  Robert had been shot several times with a handgun and died from his wounds. 

Robert had just arrived home in his distinctive blue Chevy Monte Carlo when he was confronted in his yard.  Possible suspects were seen running from the area. 

Michigan City police investigators have followed many leads and conducted numerous interviews, and are asking for help from the public. 

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Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on July 20, 2012, 18-year old Charles Roberts was with two of his friends on his porch at 1101 N. Adams Street in South Bend.  A group of 4 or 5 young black males confronted them.  At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun and fired multiple shots at Charles and his friends. 

Charles and one of his friends were shot, and rushed to the hospital.  Charles went into emergency surgery and his friend was airlifted to another facility.  About 45 minutes into the surgery, doctors informed his family that they were not able to save Charles` life. 

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On the evening of March 16th, 1998, the Elkhart County Sheriff`s Department received a 911 call and responded to 56200 Riverdale Drive.  An acquaintance had entered the residence checking on 63-year old Harvey Smith and found him dead on the living room floor.  There was no forced entry to the residence.  Mr. Smith was apparently preparing a meal when he was attacked. 

Results of an autopsy indicated Mr. Smith died from stab wounds to his upper body.  He was the owner of Smith Auto Sales, which was located on Cassopolis Street in Elkhart.  Homicide investigators and Crime Stoppers are asking the public for assistance. 

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On March 9th, 2006 neighbors used their key to enter the home of 84-year old Mary Hake at 54674 North 29th Street in South Bend.  Mary had been ill and the neighbors were concerned when she hadn`t closed her drapes the night before as she routinely did.  They found Mary lying dead on the kitchen floor.  An autopsy revealed she died of stab wounds to the neck. 

There had been several home invasions in Mary`s neighborhood and police developed a suspect, but the St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit needs more information. 

If you know anything about the murder of Mary Hake and contact Crime Stoppers you could receive a cash reward of up to $1000 if your information leads to an arrest or indictment.  Submit a secure tip on this page, or call us at (800)342-STOP, in South Bend at 288-STOP.

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Around 1:00 a.m. on October 9, 2011, an unknown white male suspect armed with a knife broke into the home of Linda and James Miller on Wildwood Court in Goshen.  The suspect confronted Linda in her bathroom and stabbed her numerous times.  When her husband James rushed in to help her, he too was attacked by the suspect. 

James desperately tried to fend off the attacker but was fatally wounded.  Mr. Miller was a well-liked professor at Goshen College.  Mrs. Miller was severely wounded but has recovered from her injuries. 

Below is a composite sketch of the suspect.

At about 3:00 a.m. on February 8th, 2000, a resident in the 100 block of East Northshore Boulevard in South Bend heard a gunshot.  Shortly afterward, a Street Department supervisor driving in that block discovered a body in the street lying face down.  The victim was identified as 47-year old Anthony Ebbole.  Anthony had been shot in the torso and left to die. 

Anthony was last seen at his apartment in the 600 block of North St. Joseph Street at 11:30 the night before.  It is unknown what he was doing in the area of Northshore.