The person at the center of this case
Two unidentified Black males (John Doe #1, possibly named Clayton, age 14-16; John Doe #2, possibly named Hooker, age 15-17)
Violent Crime · Open - Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1988
JOHN DOES - DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
Justice for Two unidentified Black males (John Doe #1, possibly named Clayton, age 14-16; John Doe #2, possibly named Hooker, age 15-17) — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Homemade foam cylinder suppressor with gunpowder residue recovered at scene - who manufactured it and what weapon was used?
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evidence
Lead #2Blue nylon Reebok gym bag found next to bodies - does it contain identifying information or connect to known individuals?
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person
Lead #3Victims possibly named Clayton and Hooker with suspected Jamaican descent and Bronx connections - can genealogical or immigration records help identify them?
On October 6, 1988, two unidentified Black males, possibly in their mid-teens and of Jamaican descent, were found shot execution-style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts, their bodies covered with a tarp. A homemade suppressor and gym bag were recovered at the scene, suggesting a deliberate, planned killing. Despite decades of investigation, the victims' identities and the circumstances of their deaths remain unknown, and authorities seek information from the public.
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witness
Lead #4Who discovered the bodies and reported them? What details did they observe about the scene or surrounding area?
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clue
Lead #5Execution-style double homicide suggests organized crime, gang activity, or targeted killing - are there similar cases from 1988 in Massachusetts or New York?
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Source Narrative
Dorchester, Massachusetts October 6, 1988 On October 6, 1988, two black males were found shot in the head execution style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The bodies were covered with a tarp.
Next to the bodies was a foam cylinder with two holes and gun powder residue assumed to be used as a suppressor, and a blue nylon “Reebok” gym bag. The victims may be of Jamaican decent and possibly from the Bronx, New York.
Remarks: John Doe #1, possible first name of "Clayton", is described as a Black male, 14 to 16 years old, 5'4", with black hair. John Doe #2, possible first name of "Hooker", is described as a Black male, 15 to 17 years old, 5'10", with black hair.
Timeline of Events
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1988-10-06
Bodies discovered
Two unidentified males found shot in the head execution-style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts, covered with a tarp
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1988
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1988
Last Updated:April 29, 2026