On July 5th, 2008, 28-year old Harold "Buck" Parks went to Wade`s Unique Touch Carwash at 1804 Lincolnway West in South Bend.  Parks, and people with him, had a verbal confrontation with others at the carwash.  Parks left and returned a half hour later, and shots were fired.  Parks was hit by gunfire coming from the rear of the building, and died at the scene. 

Investigators believe the shooting was connected to an altercation that took place early that morning at Stude`s Nightclub.  Several people have been interviewed in connection with the case, but the St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit needs more information. 

On August 16th, 38-year old David Jacobs was reported missing from his Mishawaka home.  Two days later, his body was discovered in a park area near the Harvest Time Church of God at 4697 West US20 in Michigan City.  His wallet and ID were missing.  David was identified after a photo was circulated showing a unique tattoo on his bicep. 

David`s car was found at the K-Mart in Mishawaka.  It is not known how he got to Michigan City.  This is an open case with the Laporte County Sheriff`s Department. 

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On July 18th, 2008, a forty-year old female realtor agreed to meet a prospective buyer to show him the house at 753 S. Ironwood Drive in South Bend.  The man gave the name of Charles Russell.  He is described as a well-dressed black male in his mid-fifties, about 5 feet 6 and medium build. 

The realtor walked the man through the house.  Then in the basement, he suddenly produced a knife, grabbed the victim and demanded money.  The suspect ordered the victim to remove her clothing, but she fought back.  The suspect eventually gave up and fled.  South Bend Police investigators are concerned this suspect may strike again. 

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On October 21, 2005, police were called to the Anderson residence at 6270 East 250 North in LaGrange, Indiana.  The bodies of Terry and Darlene Anderson were found inside.  Both victims died of blunt force trauma, and their deaths were ruled a homicide. 

Police say several items of value were missing from the home at the time of the murders.  Crime Stoppers and LaGrange County Investigators need your help to solve these brutal killings. 

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The evening of January 16, 2008, a witness saw a blue Buick driving in reverse, then crash into a tree at the intersection of Calhoun and Goodland in South Bend.  Thirty-five-year old Antonian Young was found inside the car, unresponsive.  He was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, but died of gunshot wounds.  Homicide investigators learned that Young had been traveling north on Goodland when a car, traveling south, pulled alongside him and shots were fired into Young`s vehicle. 

The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is investigating this homicide.