On April 29th, 2022, Officers from the New Castle County Police responded to the area of Anderson Drive in the community of Dunleith for a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body of 64-year-old Michael Cephas. The officers were able to determine that foul play occurred.

There are currently no updates for this case.

Members of the Cold Case Unit work tirelessly to pursue new leads in these cases, and to deliver justice on behalf of those who have been affected by crime.

This investigation remains ongoing, and investigators are asking the public for assistance. Anyone with information about this cold case investigation is encouraged to contact the New Castle County Police Cold Case Division.

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If you have any information about this cold case, please contact New Castle County Police’s Cold Case Detectives. Detective Brian Shahan at (302) 395-2781 or via email at BShahan@nccde.org or Retired Sergeant Glenn Davis at (302) 395-8216.

Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.,or (IM) on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page. Citizens can also submit a tip anonymously by text. Send a text to 847411 with NCCDE in the text field and your tip. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.

Tipsters may also provide anonymous tips by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800- TIP-3333, or visit their website at www.Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or visit us on Facebook at Delaware Crime Stoppers.