Crime, Police/Fire

COLD CASE: Baltimore County detectives seek clues in 30-year-old murder

ARBUTUS, MD—Baltimore County Police are asking anyone with information to come forward about the 1995 murder of Darlene Giles, whose body was found 30 years ago today in a wooded area of Arbutus.

Two residents discovered Giles’ body on March 4, 1995, while walking on a path in the 2700 block of Arbutus Avenue. Giles, who had been reported missing by family members in December, was 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 105 pounds at the time of her death.



The Baltimore County Police Department is urging anyone with information about the case to contact detectives at 410-887-3943. Metro Crime Stoppers, an organization separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and charges in the case.

Tips can be submitted to Metro Crime Stoppers by texting CRIMES (274637) and starting the message with “MCS,” or by calling 410-887-3943. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide and Missing Persons Unit via text at 443-862-9426 or email at [email protected].

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This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.


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