After 44 Years, A Mysterious Idaho Murder Is Finally Solved

For many people, the true crime genre is pure entertainment and a way to pass the time. From Netflix documentaries to YouTube channels or podcasts... people love to take in a good true crime story - or cold case.

The brutal reality of a cold case

While the subject of a cold case can be a form of entertainment for some, the harsh reality is that this is real for the victims or victims.

These people have families and loved ones experiencing pain and heartache. The worst part of it all is that they have no answers and no closure.

It's probably not something we consider as we binge through episodes of cold cases on our favorite streaming platforms. Meanwhile, law enforcement and detectives are feeling the pressure from the victim's loved ones to find those responsible.

Ada County Sheriff's Office Closes A Cold Case

Recently, the Ada County Sheriff's Office announced they solved a murder that took place forty years ago.

And while they have their suspect, they're still looking for some answers...

As we said, the Ada County Sheriff's Office is still looking for answers.

"We would like to talk to anyone who worked at the Sunliner Motel during the summer of 1980," the Ada County Sheriff's Office said in a post.

"We are also attempting to locate a friend of Mary’s, known only as Lisa, who may have been one of the last people to see her alive."

If you have any information about the case, you're encouraged to call 208-577-3102 or email Deputy L. Montague at lmontague@adacounty.id.gov.