Theresa Smith was 15 when she was found murdered in her Newark, Ohio home on April 28, 1980. She is described as a white female; the case remained unsolved for decades with no arrest reported.

In 2022, journalist Grace Kahng and her investigative team identified John Getreu as a possible suspect. Getreu lived two blocks from Theresa’s residence at the time of the killing and had prior convictions for other homicides. No charges have been filed linking him to Theresa Smith’s death.

Does anyone remember Theresa or have information about the neighborhood in Newark in 1980 that could help shed light on this case?