BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Savanna Reames. Savanna was last seen on April 25, 2024, in the 1000 block of West Lexington Street. She is described as 5’4″ tall, weighing 115 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black hijab. Anyone with information about Savanna’s whereabouts is encouraged to call 443-984-7385 or dial 911.
- Cold case solved 44 years later after DNA match from killer’s forgotten bag
DNA match solves 1981 Baltimore County murder 44 years later as suspect identified in cold case
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – More than four decades after 59-year-old Samuel Allen was fatally shot in his Liberty Road home, Baltimore County detectives have identified a suspect in the long-unsolved homicide thanks to a breakthrough in DNA technology.
On August 2, 1981, police responded to the 6400 block of Liberty Road, where Allen had been shot and killed in front of his wife and daughter by an armed suspect demanding money. The masked gunman, wearing surgical gloves and carrying a cloth bag, entered the kitchen, opened fire on Allen, and robbed the family before fleeing the home with Allen’s daughter. He later released her and fled the scene after realizing he had left his bag behind.
The suspect was never found, and the case remained open for 44 years. At the time, police collected and preserved the suspect’s blue bag and shirt left at the scene, but DNA technology was not yet capable of identifying a suspect from those items.
In 2023, Baltimore County Cold Case detectives reopened the investigation and sent the preserved evidence to DNA Laboratories International for modern analysis. Scientists were able to extract a CODIS-eligible DNA profile from the blue bag. That profile was entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) in November 2024, and by December, the database returned a hit.
The DNA matched 75-year-old Alan Bass, who is currently serving five consecutive life sentences in Delaware on unrelated rape convictions. Further testing confirmed the match. On January 31, 2025, Baltimore County detectives received confirmation that Bass’ DNA matched the profile recovered from the 1981 crime scene.
An arrest warrant has been issued charging Bass with the murder of Samuel Allen. However, due to Bass’ significant health issues and incarceration status in Delaware, he will not be extradited to Maryland at this time. The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office has stated it is fully prepared to prosecute the case if Bass’ status changes.
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Key Points
- DNA from a bag left at a 1981 murder scene led to a match 44 years later
- Alan Bass, 75, currently serving five life sentences in Delaware, has been charged in the killing
- Due to health conditions, Bass will not currently be extradited to face trial in Maryland
- Man stabbed to death in South Baltimore alley
Man fatally stabbed in broad daylight in South Baltimore alley
BALTIMORE, MD – A man is dead after being stabbed Thursday afternoon in South Baltimore, prompting a homicide investigation by Southern District detectives.
At approximately 4:38 p.m. on September 25, patrol officers responded to the 2200 block of Sidney Avenue following a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unidentified adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
The circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain under investigation. No arrests have been made, and police have not disclosed any information regarding a suspect or possible motive.
Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Key Points
- A man was fatally stabbed Thursday afternoon in the 2200 block of Sidney Avenue
- The victim was transported to a hospital where he later died
- Homicide detectives are investigating and asking for public tips
- Shooting victim shows up at hospital after Frankford Avenue attack
Man shot in Northeast Baltimore walks into hospital for help
BALTIMORE, MD – A 26-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital Thursday afternoon, prompting a Northeast District shooting investigation, police said.
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on September 25, patrol officers responded to the hospital after receiving a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located the man and confirmed he had been shot.
Detectives later determined that the shooting occurred in the 4900 block of Frankford Avenue, where the victim was shot by an unidentified suspect. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made.
The victim’s condition has not been publicly released. Northeast District detectives continue to investigate and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2444.
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Key Points
- A 26-year-old man was shot and later walked into a hospital on Thursday afternoon
- The shooting took place in the 4900 block of Frankford Avenue in Northeast Baltimore
- No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing
- Man found dead inside Baltimore home during welfare check
Body found inside East Baltimore home prompts death investigation
BALTIMORE, MD – A man was found dead inside a residence Thursday morning, prompting a death investigation by Eastern District detectives after police responded to a welfare check in East Baltimore.
At approximately 9:42 a.m. on September 25, patrol officers were called to the 1200 block of North Patterson Park Avenue for a “check the well-being” request. Upon entering the home, officers discovered the body of an unidentified male who was clearly deceased.
The victim’s remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where officials will work to confirm his identity and determine the exact cause of death.
Police have not indicated whether foul play is suspected at this time. The case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or submit anonymous tips through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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Key Points
- A deceased male was found inside a home on North Patterson Park Avenue Thursday morning
- The body has been taken to the Medical Examiner’s office for identification and cause of death
- Police are asking for public assistance as the investigation continues
- Maryland carjackers stuff woman in trunk before throwing her off bridge
Woman kidnapped and thrown from bridge in violent Glen Burnie carjacking
BALTIMORE, MD – A woman was kidnapped and thrown off a bridge into Curtis Creek after being carjacked in the early morning hours of April 15, 2023, in a harrowing case that began in Glen Burnie and ended in Baltimore, police said.
Northern District detectives are attempting to locate two suspects—a man and a woman—believed responsible for the brutal attack. According to investigators, the victim was initially approached around 2:30 a.m. while dropping off a friend in the 300 block of Milton Avenue in Glen Burnie.
Police said the female suspect forcefully dragged the victim out of her black 2012 Mercedes 550 sedan with help from a male accomplice. The victim was then thrown into the vehicle’s trunk as the suspects fled the scene in her car.
Roughly four miles away, the vehicle stopped on Pennington Avenue above Curtis Creek, near Crewboats To Go at 6211 Old Pennington Avenue. Detectives say the suspects pulled the woman from the trunk and threw her over the bridge and into the water below.
Despite the violent attack, the woman was able to swim to safety. She was aided by bystanders at the scene and later transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects remain at large, and the black 2012 Mercedes 550 has not been located. The case is under active investigation by Northern District detectives.
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Key Points
- A woman was kidnapped and thrown off a bridge during a carjacking in Glen Burnie
- The suspects forced the victim into her own trunk and fled before tossing her into Curtis Creek
- The victim survived by swimming to safety and is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries