Christopher Hall, 23 and a resident of Santa Cruz, California, was found dead in San Lorenzo Park on February 3, 1985, the victim of a fatal gunshot wound. The killing remained unsolved for more than three decades, leaving the family and community without answers.

Years later convicted serial killer Terry Childs confessed to Hall’s murder and to the killing of another victim, Joan Mack, whose body was found in Aptos in 1984. Childs was already serving multiple life sentences; his confession led prosecutors to seek and obtain two additional life terms without the possibility of parole, to be served consecutively with his existing sentences.

The confession brought closure to a case that had long been cold, and investigators worked to corroborate Childs’ admissions. If anyone knew Christopher Hall, his movements in early 1985, or has information relevant to this investigation, please share what is known.