Homicide Detectives Ask for the Public’s Help in Solving the Cold Case Murder of Jesse Crooks

On August 19th, 2004 at 9:22PM Jesse Crooks, was murdered near the intersection of intersection of Slauson Avenue and Central Avenue in the County of Los Angeles. Jesse was driving westbound on Slauson Avenue, approaching Central Avenue when a burgundy SUV or Van occupied with multiple individuals pulled alongside Jesse’s white GMC Jimmie. The investigation revealed at least two individuals shot into Jesse’s vehicle as he was driving. The murder investigation went cold and within the last couple of years, several witnesses have come forward with new information. During the initial 2004 investigation witnesses at the time sat down with members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Forensic Artist team to provide a representation of the two of the suspects. Investigators have since identified new witnesses on additional suspects who have also sat down with members of the Forensic Artist team to provide representation of the two last unknown suspects. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals in the forensic sketches and any information on the murder of Jesse Crooks. If you have information about this case, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, Detective Matthew Landreth at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call “L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google Play or the App Store or use the website lacrimestoppers....