1987 Murder of Juanita Rollins in Charles County Remains Unsolved

Police seek public's help to bring justice for the 29-year-old victim

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:39pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a broken piece of jewelry or other crime scene evidence, dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the unsolved 1987 murder of Juanita Rollins.A stark, gritty close-up of a forgotten piece of evidence from an unsolved 1987 murder case serves as a somber reminder of the need for justice.La Plata Today

On April 2, 1987, officers with the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Goose Creek Drive in La Plata, Maryland for a death investigation. Upon arrival, they found Juanita Rollins, a 29-year-old resident of La Plata, suffering from multiple injuries. Rollins was transported to a hospital but later pronounced deceased.

Why it matters

Juanita Rollins' murder case has remained unsolved for over 35 years. The Charles County Sheriff's Office and Crime Solvers are now offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment, hoping to finally bring justice for Rollins and her family.

The details

On the morning of April 2, 1987, police responded to a call about a death investigation on Goose Creek Drive in La Plata. They found Juanita Rollins, a 29-year-old local resident, suffering from multiple injuries. Rollins was transported to a hospital but later pronounced deceased.

  • The incident occurred on April 2, 1987 around 6:30 a.m.

The players

Juanita Rollins

A 29-year-old resident of La Plata, Maryland who was the victim of a homicide in 1987.

Charles County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating Rollins' unsolved murder case.

Charles County Crime Solvers

A community organization offering a reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment in Rollins' case.

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What’s next

The Charles County Sheriff's Office and Crime Solvers are offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest or indictment in Juanita Rollins' 1987 murder case.

The takeaway

Over 35 years later, Juanita Rollins' murder case remains unsolved, highlighting the challenges of cold cases and the importance of community cooperation to help bring justice for victims and their families.