Kimberly Kyle Hopps, 22, was found dead in Tampa, Florida, on October 31, 1984. Her death was later linked to Bobby Joe Long, who carried out a series of abductions and murders in the Tampa Bay area during 1984.

Long’s crimes continued for several months; he abducted, assaulted and murdered multiple women, and one surviving victim, Lisa McVey, provided information that led to his arrest. Long was convicted of multiple murders, including the killing of Kimberly Kyle Hopps, and received a death sentence.

Kimberly’s death is one of several that illustrate the devastating impact of a serial offender on families and a community. Did anyone who knew Kimberly or her routine in Tampa have information that might fill in remaining gaps about her last days?