Unsolved Homicide

On January 19, 1992, Manuel Galindo 19yoa was admitted to the emergency room at Midland Memorial Hospital where he died due to multiple stab wounds in his upper torso.  The investigation revealed that an argument began near the Dog House Lounge in the 300 block of North Mineola between Galindo and his friends and several other Hispanic males.  The argument continued over into the 400 block of North Mineola where a fight broke out.  According to witnesses, Manuel was able to go to his home after the fight where he alerted relatives that he had been stabbed.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for any information leading to the identification of the actor in this homicide.  So call 694-TIPS or 1-800-7LOCKUP.  You may also submit a secure online tip.  You will always remain anonymous and NO Caller ID is ever used.

It was 28 years ago on February 2, 1980, that 19-year old Kristy Lynne Booth disappeared from the Dimensions Nightclub at 411 Airpark.  Investigators exhausted all leads in the case and have yet to solve the crime.

Kristy, was at the club partying with friends.  She was discovered missing around 11:00pm.  She had gone outside, for unknown reasons, and left her shoes and coat inside the club.  The weather was cold and icy and it is surmised that she either left the club unwillingly or went outside with the intention of staying only a short time.   Her friend, Ron Ferrengburg (now deceased) had borrowed her car.  The vehicle, a 1977 white and maroon AMC Pacer, was found abandoned 1.6 miles south on State Highway 349 on February 4, 1980.  The vehicle had been driven 268 miles after being repaired on the day of her disappearance.

There has been no new information on the case for several years.  The Midland Police Department refuses to close the case and request that anyone with any information on the case call Midland Crime Stoppers at 694-TIPS or 1-800-7LOCKUP.  You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash reward. You can even submit a secure online tip.  NO Caller ID is ever used and you will remain anonymous.

MPD - 25 Year Old Unsolved Homicide Case

The Midland Police Department is requesting assistance from the public on a 25-year old unsolved homicide.

On December 7, 1982, a relative found 53-year old Donald A. Allen in his Royal Crest Apartment at 4201 Andrews Hwy.  He was partially dressed and had been stabbed approximately nine times in the chest, back and abdomen.  There were no signs of forced entry and the evidence indicated that the assault began in the bedroom.  Several Christmas packages had been unwrapped thus making robbery either the motive or an afterthought.  The victim had been dead at least two days prior to the discovery.

The victim lived alone and prior to his death had been employed at Carpet City.  Mr. Allen was a quiet person who frequented area nightclubs and would occasionally entertain after hours with other bar patrons or acquaintances.  Other apartment dwellers described an older model black pickup, either a Ford or Dodge, had been seen in the apartment parking lot a few days before the murder.  The truck was described as early 1960`s model that had a rounded cab, large tires, loud mufflers, small mirrors and funny shaped fenders.  The truck either had Texas tags or possibly a yellow license plate.

The subject associated with the black truck was described as a white male, 28-32 years of age, over 6 foot tall, black hair and bushy eyebrows.  The deceased and the unidentified subject were overheard having a loud conversation in the parking lot of the apartment complex.  The unknown subject and pickup were last seen at the apartments on Saturday December 4, 1982.

Anyone with information on this case may be eligible for a $2,500 cash reward.  Please call Midland Crime Stoppers at 694-TIPS or 1-800-7LOCKUP or you can even submit a tip online. No caller ID is ever used and you will remain anonymous.