Janice Marie Goldston was 38 when she was found dead in Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2002. Her death was treated as suspicious and investigators pursued numerous interviews and gathered evidence to determine what happened.

Initial inquiries produced several persons of interest who were questioned, but no arrest was announced at first and the case went cold for a time. Periodic reviews of the file and new leads kept the investigation active and investigators later identified a prime suspect and brought charges in connection with Janice’s death. Court proceedings followed, with forensic evidence and witness testimony presented at trial.

Janice’s family and community were deeply affected by her loss, and the case illustrates how complex homicide investigations can be. If anyone knew Janice, her movements in Sanford around August 2002, or has information that could still help, please come forward.