Crime & Safety

Reward Announced In 1985 Killing Of Hartford Mother: Police

The Hartford woman, who lived on Ward Street, was killed on June 30, 1985.

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The Hartford Police Department on June 14 announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Hartford mother Racquel Ramirez on June 30, 1985.
The Hartford Police Department on June 14 announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Hartford mother Racquel Ramirez on June 30, 1985. (Hartford Police Department)

HARTFORD, CT — City police recently announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with the 40-year-old murder of a Hartford mother.

According to the Hartford Police Department, the department's detective bureau in the major crimes division is still actively investigating the June 30, 1985, killing of Raquel Ramirez.

Police said her body was found near Charter Oak Landing, an area formerly known as Dolly Madison Landing.

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"Raquel's children want justice served on the people that took their mother away," wrote the HPD on June 14.

Police said she was last living on 192 Ward St., Hartford.

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Anyone with information regarding her death is asked to contact Det. Eric Logan of the HPD Major Crimes Division at 869-757-4288 or email to loga991@hartford.gov. The case number is 1985-28636.

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