Beverly Douthit was 31 when her body was found in the Little Blue River near the 69 Highway bridge on August 21, 1985. An autopsy showed blunt force trauma as the cause of death, and investigators concluded the river recovery site was not where she was killed. Beverly had been last seen shortly after midnight on August 18, 1985.

The Metropolitan Major Case Squad handled the investigation, but despite their efforts the case went cold. No arrests have been announced, no motive has been established, and the identity of her killer or killers remains unknown. The case is listed among the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office cold cases.

If anyone knew Beverly, her habits, or saw anything around August 18–21, 1985 that might help, please come forward with information.