Melinda Haines, 23, was found dead near Hoover Dam in Dayton, Ohio, on November 14, 1979. Her cause of death was multiple stab wounds; the death was ruled a homicide. Dayton Police Department led the investigation but made no significant progress and no suspects have been formally identified.

The case is listed among unsolved homicides and included in cold case efforts by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Authorities and Melinda’s family have issued public appeals over the years for anyone with information about the events leading up to her death to come forward.

Anyone who knew Melinda, saw activity near Hoover Dam on or before November 14, 1979, or has information that could help should contact the Dayton Police Department or submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case hotline.