Gwinnett Police Seek Help Identifying 1981 Homicide Victim

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Gwinnett County Police are asking the public for help identifying a female homicide victim found deceased on McDaniel Road near Highway 120 in August 1981. The victim, described as a Black woman between 20-30 years old, 5'10" tall, and 150-160 lbs with an afro hairstyle, was wearing a brown or purple dress, gold necklace, ring, and bracelet at the time. Despite the passage of over 40 years, her identity and the person responsible for her death remain unknown.

Why it matters

Identifying the victim and solving this cold case homicide could provide long-awaited closure for her family and community, as well as potentially lead to the arrest of her killer. Unsolved murders from decades ago remain a priority for law enforcement to pursue justice and prevent similar tragedies.

The details

On August 11, 1981, the female victim was found deceased on McDaniel Road near Highway 120 in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Her death was ruled a homicide, but the perpetrator has never been identified. The victim is described as a Black female between 20-30 years old, approximately 5'10" tall and weighing 150-160 lbs, with an afro hairstyle. At the time she was found, the victim was wearing a brown and/or purple short sleeve dress, a 15-inch gold necklace, a gold ring with stones, and a silver bracelet with 'Monet' engraved on the back.

• The victim was found deceased on August 11, 1981.
• It has been over 40 years since the victim's body was discovered.

What’s next

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the victim's identity or the circumstances surrounding her death to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770.513.5300. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or through the Crime Stoppers website.