Homicide Victim: Aderson, Richard

Homicide Victim: Aderson, Richard

Race: White
Sex: Male
Age: 47

On February 5, 1997, at about 6:00 p.m. on the eastbound side of I-84, about 1/5 of a mile west of exit 12 and about four miles east of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge eastbound toll barrier, Richard Aderson apparently was involved in an accident.  An argument ensued and Aderson was shot in the chest. After the shooting, the suspect left the scene and headed eastbound on Interstate 84.

Homicide Victim: Aderson vehicle

Aderson's Vehicle: A gray 1995, four-door, Volvo sedan

Suspect Description

Race: White
Gender: Male
Age: Late 40s to 50
Complexion: Medium
Height: About 6'0, very thin
Hair: Balding or receding hairline
Other: Thin nose, wears glasses, May have a beard, Unkempt/messy

Suspect vehicle: Late model Jeep Cherokee-type, sport utility vehicle
Color: Possibly green
License: New Hampshire

If you have any information, please call:

New York State Police
Troop K, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Wappingers, New York
(845) 298-0398

or e-mail the information to: [email protected]