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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person
Lead #1What was Toussaint Gonsalves' employment history and who did he work with in the kitchen?
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witness
Lead #2Who were Gonsalves' associates, friends, or acquaintances in Newton or Dorchester in late 1991?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence led to his identification after 30 years, and what does it reveal about the cause of death?
On December 4, 1991, an unidentified male body was discovered near Thompson's Island in Dorchester Bay, Boston. The victim remained unidentified for over 30 years until July 2022, when DNA or forensic analysis identified him as Toussaint Gonsalves, a Boston High School alumnus who may have been living in Newton or Dorchester and working in a kitchen. Despite his identification, the circumstances of his death and the identity of those responsible remain unknown, making this a critical cold case where any information about Gonsalves' life, associates, or final days could be crucial to solving his murder.
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Lead #4What were Gonsalves' movements and activities in the days or weeks before December 4, 1991?
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clue
Lead #5Why were his eyebrows shaved and what do the three scars on his left hand indicate about his background or activities?
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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
Body discovered
Remains of unidentified male recovered near Thompson's Island in Dorchester Bay, Boston
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2022-07
Victim identified
Unidentified male identified as Toussaint Gonsalves through forensic analysis
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1991
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1991
Last Updated:October 30, 2026