Crime, Police/Fire

COLD CASE: Police seeking tips on fatal 1983 shooting in Baltimore County

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are seeking tips on a 1983 cold case, and a $2,000 reward is being offered.

At 2 a.m. on May 15, 1983, Catherine Marie Britt and her male acquaintance were parked on Poplar Hill Road near Merrymans Mill Road in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area in Cockeysville. An unknown male suspect fired several shots through one of the vehicle’s windows, striking both Catherine and the male acquaintance. Catherine and the male acquaintance were both transported to local hospitals where Catherine was ultimately pronounced dead. The male acquaintance was critically injured but survived the shooting.



A similar incident occurred on April 16, 1983, also in the Loch Raven Reservoir watershed area. A male and female were also seated in a vehicle when an unknown suspect opened a door and began shooting. Both the male and female survived in this incident.

The male acquaintance of Catherine Britt was able to provide a description, which resulted in a composite sketch of the suspect (below).

Anyone with information regarding this case may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Suspect Unsolved Catherine Britt Cold Case Baltimore County Police


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