Tyler - Smith County Crime Stoppers
HOTLINE: 903-597-CUFF (2833)

Homicide - Curtis Moore
July 14, 1994

On July 14, 1994, at 12:40 a.m., Officers responded to the Corner Market located at Lake Placid Road and Jacksonville Hwy on a subject that was slumped over the steering wheel of a Chevy pick-up. Upon further investigation they discovered that the subject later identified as Curtis Moore, age 35, had been shot and was deceased.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Moore is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective A. Thomas 903-531-1025.

Homicide - Will C. "CHATT" Harold
January 04, 1994

On January 4, 1994, Officers found Will Harold, age 56, shot to death inside his residence located at 2518 Franchel St. It is believed that a disturbance broke out inside the residence that erupted in gunfire.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Harold is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Holt 903-531-1028.

Homicide - Baltazar Lopez
December 25, 1992

On December 25, 1992, Baltazar Lopez was attending a Christmas Party at 117 S. Horace Street. Around 3:00 a.m. a disturbance occurred inside the residence that ended up out in front of the residence with gunfire. Two victims had been shot by a Hispanic male who was seen running from the crime scene. Lopez died at he scene.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Lopez is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Mathews 903-531-1034.

Homicide - Kenneth Jones
May 30, 1992

On May 30, 1992, Kennth Jones and a friend were sitting in their vehicle in front of his residence located at 1100 1/2 W. Queen Street. The two subjects heard several gun shots in the area and stepped out of their vehicle. When Jones exited the passenger side he was shot in the chest by an unknow assailant. Jones died at a local hospital from the gunshot wound.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Jones is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Erbaugh 903-531-1072.

Homicide - Donald Ray Thedford
April 16, 1991

On April 16, 1991, fifty three-year old Donald Ray Thedford's body was found in an abandoned tin building located at 916 East Oakwood Street. Evidence at the scene indicate that Thedford was murdered. Thedford was known for riding his black 10-speed bicycle in the neighborhood.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Thedford is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Erbaugh 903-531-1072.

Homicide - Earl Thomas Ashfield
September 30, 1989

On September 30, 1989, Tyler Police recovered the body from a burned Taxi Company vehicle that was identified as Earl Ashfield who was employed by the Taxi Company as a driver. Ashfield was reported missing along with the company vehicle early that morning by the owner of the Taxi Company. Ashfield indicated to the Taxi Company employee that he may be in trouble before he was no longer heard from.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Ashfield is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Mathews 903-531-1034.

Homicide - Fulton Honeycutt
April 29, 1989

On April 29, 1989, police responded to 121 1/2 East Berta Street on a report of a male lying motionless in the doorway of his garage apartment. The victim was found deceased and evidence determined that it was a Homicide. The victim was identified as Fulton Honeycutt, age 56. Police believe that a struggle occurred inside the apartment prior to his death.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Honeycutt is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective A. Thomas 903-531-1025.

Homicide - Versie C. Daniels
August 29, 1988

On August 29, 1988, witnesses told police that a rolling gun battle had occurred in the 300 block of East Queen Street. Two rounds that were fired from a vehicle entered a trailer home that was parked in front of 313 E. Queen. Versie Daniels, age 79, was struck by a one of those stray rounds and died as a result. A witness reported that numerous hispanic males were involved in this gun battle.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Daniels is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Erbaugh 903-531-1072.

Double Homicide - Mary Hooper & Emmett Lynch
October 07, 1987

On October 7, 1987, a visiting nurse went to 300 S. Lyons to give care to a patient and discovered that Mary Hooper (age 62) and Emmett Lynch (age 57) were both found murdered inside their residence.

Anyone having information regarding the Homicide of Hooper and Lynch is asked to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, or Tyler Smith County Crime-Stoppers at 903-597-2833. You can report anonymously on Crime Stoppers website cuff903.org or through the P3 Tips app.

Assigned to Detective Martin 903-531-1027.

Homicide - Clarine Ann Jones
June 13, 1987