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South Jersey's Most Shocking Unsolved Murders
Decades-old South Jersey cases, from teen murders to vanished residents, remain unsolved.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:31am
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Some of South Jersey's most shocking murders and disappearances remain unsolved decades later. These cases, which haunt both families and investigators, include the murders of teenagers, a mysterious death involving a New Jersey Transit train, four prostitutes found dead behind a motel in West Atlantic City, and several people who have vanished without a trace. Despite the passage of time, none of these cases has been solved, and investigators say answers could still be out there.
Why it matters
These unsolved cases have left communities in South Jersey with unanswered questions and unresolved grief. The lack of closure for the victims' families and the inability to bring the perpetrators to justice is deeply troubling. The persistence of these cold cases also raises concerns about the resources and capabilities of law enforcement to effectively investigate complex crimes, especially those that occurred long ago.
The details
The article highlights a number of unsolved murder and missing persons cases in South Jersey, including the killings of Kim Raffo, Tracy Ann Roberts, Barbara Breidor, and Molly Jean Dilts in Atlantic City, the murders of Damon Jones and Talisa Colon in Bridgeton, the mysterious deaths of Raul "Cooks Books" Suarez in Absecon and Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry near Somers Point, the death of Tiffany Valiante who was struck by a NJ Transit train, and the disappearances of Isabella Pastrana, Susan Negersmith, Brandon Keith Robbins, Mark Himebaugh, Renee Martine LaManna, and John Weisbecker. The article also mentions other unsolved cases involving Gary Grant, William Ebeneezer Jones, Jr., and the Deal family.
- These cases, which haunt both families and investigators, date back decades.
The players
New Jersey State Police
The New Jersey State Police are the lead investigators on these unsolved cases and are asking the public for any information that could help solve them.
Chris Coleman
A South Jersey native who is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media.
What they’re saying
“Detectives with the New Jersey State Police would like to hear from you if any of the stories, pictures, or sketches shown below jar any memories. If you have any information about these cases, you are asked to call (800) 709-7090.”
— New Jersey State Police
The takeaway
These unsolved cases in South Jersey continue to haunt the region, leaving families without closure and law enforcement with unresolved mysteries. The persistence of these cold cases highlights the challenges faced by investigators in solving complex crimes, especially those that occurred long ago. The public's assistance in providing any information that could help crack these cases remains crucial.
