Unsolved Murders and Missing Persons in Southern Prince George’s County and Northern Charles CountyBrandywine MDcom
Community Cold Case Research — October 20261. Documented cases in and around the 20613
Victim / case Date Location Information and status
Kimberly Christine Mileo June 9, 1983 Croom, MD Disappeared at age 20. Her vehicle was later discovered abandoned along Croom Road. Remains a documented missing-person case.
Sterling Emmanuel Settle October 13, 1995 Covington Road, Brandywine A 14-year-old boy was found shot to death along a logging road. Listed by CCSO as an unsolved homicide.
Jerold Kevin Darlington March 14, 1997 Gibbons Church Road and Brandywine Road A 34-year-old man was discovered shot in a roadside ditch. Historical homicide; current investigative status requires confirmation.
Stephen Dwight Williams and Marlon Dion Burford January 6, 1999 7000 block of Accokeek Road Two men were discovered shot inside an abandoned van. Current investigative status requires confirmation.
Harry Leo “Mickey” Walker Jr., 36 July 1986 Clinton, Prince George’s County; street not published Still listed as missing. The listing uses July 1, but its narrative establishes only July 1986.
Reuben Bennett Blackwell II, 3 May 6, 1996 Clinton, Prince George’s County; street not published Listed as a family-abduction case; whereabouts remain unknown.
Unidentified woman, historical case November 16, 1999 12500 block of Cherry Tree Crossing Road A woman was discovered dead from a gunshot wound. Her identity and the case’s present status need updating before publication.
Unidentified male homicide victim October 27, 2014 Cedarville Road and Bevard Road, Brandywine A man’s body was discovered with an apparent injury. Police investigated the death as a homicide; current status needs confirmation.
Sources: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and historical Washington Post reporting.
Two cases that deserve particular attention Kimberly Christine Mileo — Croom, June 9, 1983Kimberly was 20 when she disappeared. Her gray 1972 Chevrolet Vega was discovered abandoned in the 16300 block of Croom Road on June 11, 1983.The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children continues to maintain a public case listing. Investigating agency: Prince George’s County PoliceCase contact: 301-772-4691 or 301-499-8113.
Sterling Emmanuel Settle — Brandywine, October 13, 1995Sterling was a 14-year-old Oxon Hill High School student.His body was discovered along a logging road off Covington Road in Brandywine. He had suffered gunshot wounds. This case is particularly relevant because the Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to list it as an active cold-case investigation.
2. Additional Charles County cold cases Victim Date Location Current publicly documented status
Karen Sabrina Wills, 20 September 4, 2001 Kings Warf Place, Wakefield, Waldorf Unsolved homicide.
Daniel Argueta Cordova November 11, 2008 Behind Lowe’s, 2525 Crain Highway, Waldorf Unsolved homicide.
Jerry Alan Wills III, 19 September 26, 2005 Days Inn, Waldorf Unsolved homicide; renewed public appeal in September 2026.
Paul Sherwood Swann, 60 December 18, 2024 6800 block of Swann Gate Place, Hughesville Homicide investigation; latest disposition not confirmed.
Deborah Ann Brooks, 17 November 13–14, 1980 Remains discovered off Sharpersville Road, Charles County Unsolved homicide.
LaQuanda Denise Williams June 16, 1998 Irving Road, Bel Alton Previously unidentified homicide victim; identified in 2023, investigation remains active.
Dawn Michelle Holt, 20 April 25, 1996 Howard Johnson’s motel, Waldorf, Charles County Remains missing; foul play is suspected. Maryland State Police investigates this case.
Jack Moore, 63 January 8, 2003 Gillespie Circle, Waldorf Fatally shot during a robbery. A January 2025 appeal described the case as unsolved.
Brandon Andrew Briscoe, 24 February 17, 2018 12100 block of Ell Lane, Waldorf Shot outside an apartment building. A February 2026 appeal identifies the homicide as unsolved.
Sources include the CCSO cold-case directory, individual case reports, and September 2026 reporting. Historical cases that should not automatically be described as unsolved
Prince George’s County Crime Solvers 1-866-411-8477
Anonymous tips Charles County Crime Solvers 1-866-411-8477
Anonymous tips on cold cases Charles County Sheriff’s Office 301-609-6400 Detective contact and general investigations
Maryland State Police Cold Case Unit 410-694-5540 State Police cold cases
Someone may remember something that could help investigators bring answers to a family.Residents with information are encouraged to contact Prince George’s County Police or the Charles County Sheriff’s Office using the official tip lines listed above.
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