Kathryn Patterson McRae, 70, was found dead in her Graceville, Florida, home on January 29, 1989. She and her husband, Robert McRae, 72, were discovered in their kitchen, each shot once in the back of the head; Kathryn had been thumb-cuffed with her hands behind her back. Investigators noted that many valuables remained in the house, and only money from Robert’s wallet and a ring from Kathryn’s hand were reported missing, so robbery was ruled out as the primary motive.

Two ski masks recovered in the backyard were among the early pieces of evidence and suggested a planned entry. Hundreds of persons of interest have been considered over the years, but no definitive suspects have been identified. The case has drawn federal, state, and local attention; retired Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen has volunteered to review the file and has been working with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office through thousands of investigative notes and digital documents as the search for justice continues.

If anyone knew Kathryn or the McRaes, or has information about activity near their home in late January 1989, please share what can help the investigation.