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Mary Lou Olson January 1960
On January 4, 1960, ten year old Mary Lou Olson's body was found in Mexico, a week after she
was reported missing to NCPD by her father. An extensive investigation was conducted and
although several people stood out as possible suspects, no physical evidence led to the prosecution
of a suspect. In December, 1997, the case was reexamined and the body was exhumed but no
evidence was gathered that pointed to a suspect. To this date, the case remains open.
Case #92M4009 Jovita Collazo
Jovita Collazo was reported missing to NCPD in 1992 and the case remained unsolved until 2010
when her boyfriend, Michael Richardsons, at the time of her disappearance was arrested by the
Sheriffs Office for murdering his current wife and mother-in-law. Detective Bavencoff put two
and two together and re -opened Jovita's case. The case was presented to the District Attorney's
Office and they are in the process of researching the proper way to incorporate the National City PD
case with the San Diego Sheriff's case to obtain a conviction.
Case #87II3525 Crispino Buzon
Navy Corpsman Crispino Buzon was reported missing to NCPD in 1987. The initial investigation
identified Robert Nydegger as a potential suspect in Buzon's disappearance. Despite a thorough
investigation by NCPD investigators in 1987 Buzon was never located and the case grew cold. The
case was reactivated by NCIS, the San Diego District Attorney's Office, and NCPD in April 2005.
Crispino Buzon's skeletal remains were located in the San Bernardino desert in May 2008. In
October 2009, Detective Bavencoff arrested Robert Nydegger for the murder of Crispino Buzon.
Nydegger subsequently pled guilty to the murder in March 2010 and was sentenced to 15 years to
life. Case closed by NCPD arrest.
Case #86H5953 Jose de Jesus Moreno Romo
On July 7ci, 1986, the body of Jose de Jesus Moreno Romo was discovered in alley in National City,
The victim's co-workers were the prime suspects who fled to Mexico before detectives could make
an arrest. An arrest warrant was entered in the system and in 2010, suspect; Efren Gutierrez
attempted to cross the border into the U.S. and was arrested. The case is currently with the D.A.'s
office and the Pre -Luminary hearing is scheduled for December 2011.
Case #980943 "Ester"
On 06/07/1998, a 40 year old resident of a local care facility was discovered to be 6 months
pregnant. The victim was non -ambulatory, non -vocal with the mental equivalency of a two year old.
The suspect was identified through DNA testing as an employee of the Care Facility. The suspect
fled the country and was hiding in the Philippines until located a little over a year ago. The
extradition process is currently underway.