0 The Unsolved Murder of Cavanaugh Holmes: A Cold Case from Washington, D.C.
- Unsolved Murders
- by CSC Blog
- 02/22/2025
A Tragic Discovery
On Sunday, September 20, 1992, the lifeless body of 21-year-old Cavanaugh Holmes was found in an alley alongside the 600 block of Farragut Street, NW, in Washington, D.C. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately deemed suspicious, leading authorities to classify it as a homicide. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, leaving a void in the hearts of his family and the community.
The Crime Scene
The alley where Holmes's body was discovered is situated in a residential neighborhood, characterized by row houses and narrow passageways. Such areas, while typically quiet, can become scenes of unforeseen violence. The lack of witnesses or immediate leads at the scene posed significant challenges to investigators from the onset....Read More