The person at the center of this case
Toussaint Gonsalves
Homicide · Open
34 years waiting · since 1991
TOUSSAINT GONSALVES - SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Justice for Toussaint Gonsalves — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was Toussaint Gonsalves' daily routine and social circle in late 1991?
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location
Lead #2Why were his remains deposited near Thompson's Island—was this the primary crime scene or a disposal location?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence or forensic findings led to his identification in 2022 after three decades?
On December 4, 1991, the skeletal remains of an unidentified man were discovered near Thompson's Island in Boston's Dorchester Bay. The victim remained unidentified for over 30 years until July 2022, when DNA or forensic analysis confirmed he was Toussaint Gonsalves, a Boston High School graduate who may have been living in Newton or Dorchester and working in food service. Despite his identification, the circumstances of his death and the identity of his killer remain unknown, making this a significant cold case requiring fresh leads from anyone who knew Gonsalves or witnessed suspicious activity in the area during late 1991.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone witness suspicious activity in the Dorchester Bay area in December 1991?
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suspect
Lead #5Who had contact with Gonsalves in the days before his death, and what conflicts or associations might have led to his murder?
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Source Narrative
South Boston, Massachusetts December 4, 1991 On December 4, 1991, the remains of an unidentified White male were recovered in Boston, Massachusetts, near Thompson's Island in the Dorchester Bay area. At the time of his death, he was described as 5'11", approximately 225 pounds, with short cropped brown hair and brown eyes.
He was wearing a heavy grey multi-colored knit sweater and a blue, white, and green rugby shirt, black pants over red running shorts, two pairs of black socks, and black high-top sneakers. He had three scars on his left hand and his eyebrows appeared to have been shaved.
In July of 2022, the unidentified male was identified as Toussaint Gonsalves. Since his identification, investigators have learned Mr.
Gonsalves attended the former Boston High School and may have been living in Newton or Dorchester at the time of his murder. He also may have been employed working in a kitchen.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Gonsalves or this case is urged to contact the Boston Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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1991-12-04
Remains discovered
Skeletal remains of unidentified male recovered near Thompson's Island in Dorchester Bay, Boston
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2022-07
Victim identified
Remains identified as Toussaint Gonsalves through forensic analysis after 31 years
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1991
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1991
Last Updated:September 12, 2026