MD MD- George King, 45, overnight dispatcher, fatally shot, boxes w. thousands in coins from pay phones stolen, Halethorpe, 12 Dec. 1994 *New initiative*

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BY JANAY REECE DECEMBER 13, 2023

Thousands of quarters could help solve 1994 cold case murder in Baltimore County

Thousands of quarters might be the answer in solving a 29-year-old cold case murder.

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''BALTIMORE - Thousands of quarters might be the answer in solving a 29-year-old cold case murder.
On December 12, 1994, Baltimore County detectives responded to the 1500 block of Caton Center Drive, in Halethorpe, where they found George King, 45, fatally shot outside of a business.

''He was shot in the head during a robbery and left out of Prestige Messenger Service, where he was an overnight dispatcher.

Police say they have no suspects or motive, except for a few pieces of evidence.

The unknown suspects stole several cases filled with thousands of dollars of coins from local pay phones.''

Baltimore County Police still searching for clues in unsolved murder of man in 1994

Twenty-nine years after a man was murdered in Baltimore County, police are still searching for clues.

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''Police said the cases are described as black, brown, or gray plastic boxes, or vinyl with metal corners - spanning about 11 inches wide, 14 inches long, and five inches deep. The boxes weigh around 65 pounds when filled with coins, according to police.
Five boxes were found near the Woodberry neighborhood in Baltimore City shortly after the crime, but several remain missing.
King's family members have been devastated by his death. ''

 

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Dec 12, 2023 #police #arbutus #halethorpe
A devoted family man, George King, age 45, worked his second job at Prestige Messenger Service on the 1500 block of Caton Center Dr., 21227. On the morning of December 12, 1994, his body was found in the parking lot behind the building's dumpster. He had been shot. Missing were several thousand dollars worth of coins the business collected. If you have any details about George King's murder or the missing coins, contact Baltimore County Police Detectives at 410-887-3943 or 410-307-2020. #police #arbutus #halethorpe #woodberry #coins #BCoPD
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The Unsolved Homicide of George King | Baltimore County Government

Detectives continue to follow up on leads in this case.

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''ORIGINAL DECEMBER 12, 2023​

It's been 29 years since the murder of 45-year-old George King. On December 12, 1994, Baltimore County homicide detectives responded to the 1500 block of Caton Center Dr., 21227. Once on scene, detectives located King fatally shot outside the business. Detectives determined the murder occurred during a robbery at Prestige Messenger Service, where King worked as an overnight dispatcher. The unknown suspects stole several cases from the location filled with thousands of dollars of coins collected from local pay phones. The cases are described as black, brown or gray plastic boxes or vinyl with metal corners. They are 11.5 inches wide, 14 inches long and 5.5 inches deep, and weigh approximately 65 pounds when filled with coins. Five boxes were recovered near Woodberry in Baltimore City shortly after the crime, but several are still missing.
King’s murder occurred two weeks before Christmas. His death has been devastating to his family members. George King was a devoted family man with a full-time job during the day and was working the overnight shift at Prestige Messenger to provide for his family.
If you have any information related to George's murder or the missing coins, please contact the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-3943.

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Baltimore County Police still searching for clues in unsolved murder of man in 1994

Twenty-nine years after a man was murdered in Baltimore County, police are still searching for clues.

www.cbsnews.com