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Claymont Today
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Cold Case Homicide: Howard Smallwood (2013)
Police seek public's help in 2013 unsolved murder case
Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:22pm
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A single spent bullet casing from the crime scene serves as a haunting reminder of the unsolved homicide that took Howard Smallwood's life in 2013.Claymont TodayOn April 15, 2013, police responded to a 911 call at the Riverview Place Apartments in Claymont, Delaware and found the deceased body of 63-year-old Howard Smallwood inside his residence. The victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The New Castle County Division of Police is still investigating this cold case homicide and is asking the public for any information that could help solve the crime.
Why it matters
Unsolved homicides can weigh heavily on a community, leaving victims' families without closure and allowing dangerous criminals to potentially remain free. This case from 2013 remains open, and police are hopeful that new tips from the public could help provide answers and justice for the Smallwood family.
The details
On the night of April 15, 2013, officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a 911 call at the Riverview Place Apartments in Claymont, Delaware. Upon arrival, they found the deceased body of 63-year-old Howard Smallwood inside his residence. The victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit and Cold Case Unit are continuing to investigate this unsolved homicide and are asking the public for any information that could help resolve the case.
- The incident occurred on April 15, 2013 around 7:48 p.m.
The players
Howard Smallwood
A 63-year-old male who was the victim of the unsolved 2013 homicide.
New Castle County Division of Police
The law enforcement agency investigating the cold case homicide of Howard Smallwood.
What they’re saying
“The victims and families of our unsolved cases are not forgotten. Ongoing efforts by the New Castle County Division of Police and the Criminal Investigations Unit's Cold Case Unit are being made to resolve each case.”
— New Castle County Division of Police
“If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email: Coldcase@Newcastlede.gov”
— New Castle County Division of Police
What’s next
The New Castle County Division of Police is continuing to investigate this cold case homicide and is asking the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the crime. The Criminal Investigations Unit and Cold Case Unit are actively working to provide answers and justice for the Smallwood family.
The takeaway
This unsolved 2013 homicide case in Claymont, Delaware highlights the importance of public cooperation in helping law enforcement solve cold cases. Even small details from community members could be crucial in providing the leads needed to finally bring closure to the Smallwood family and hold the perpetrator accountable.
