MCS Report #76
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Richmond Heights Police Department
Date of Activation: 11/08/1979
Commander and Department: Lt. Col. Harry Slaten, Jennings PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Frank Koenig, Clayton PD
Victim: John Paul Spica
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Richmond Heights Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of John Spica (age 42). At approximately 7:55am, police officers responded to the 1100 block of Claytonia Terrace for a report of a car bombing with a person inside the vehicle. There they located a black 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille parked in the street. A bomb had been placed underneath the car and detonated as John Spica sat in the driver’s seat.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477)
