by Jessica
Investigators believe that time is running out on finding out who murdered Francis De Alvis in Monterey, CA in 1984. Similar to many cold cases, every day that passes, the ability to hold someone responsible becomes more difficult. Depending on the age of the unknown perpetrator(s), it may already be impossible to make an arrest and proceed to trial.
In spite of this obstacle, De Alvis and all of the other victims in cold cases, matter. If nothing else can be done in these cases, then the truth will have to suffice. Finding the truth means evidence will need to be tested and most importantly, people need to come forward and talk to investigators. Someone out there knows what happened to De Alvis, or has a piece of a puzzle they didn't even know they had. But if they aren't reminded of the man, who lost his life in a possible robbery, then that piece will slip away.
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| Francis De Alvis, via City of Monterey |
On August 18 1984, Francis De Alvis was murdered in his apartment at 843 Hawthorne Street in Monterey, CA. De Alvis was 58 years old at the time and living alone. His family contacted police when they couldn't get in contact with him. He was stabbed multiple times and his apartment was ransacked.
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| Apartments at 843 Hawthorne Street, via google maps |
Investigators believe that De Alvis knew his murderer and that at least one thing was taken from the apartment.
De Alvis was born in Rangoon, Burma and was a respected teacher who earned his bachelor's and masters degree from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. He taught at Echo Valley Elementary school in Prunedale, CA just 22 miles north of Monterey for 16 years. He also taught in the Burmese Department at the Defense Language Institute.
While this crime occurred 37 years ago, investigators and De Alvis' family are still looking for answers. If you have any information about Francis De Alvis' murder please call the Monterey County Investigations Division at 831-646-3814.
For More Information:
https://www.montereyherald.com/2010/10/27/the-need-for-closure-woman-seeks-answers-in-brothers-84-slaying/
https://www.monterey.org/city_hall/police/unsolved_homicides.php
