On the evening of May 2, 1976, 77-year-old widow Grace Elliott was found dead in her Portland, Oregon home in the 2700 block of 67th Avenue. A neighbor checking on her welfare discovered her body; the Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide. Investigators noted signs of forcible entry, indicating a violent confrontation took place inside the residence.

Friends and family said Elliott had been in good spirits the day before and had several long telephone conversations; her last known call ended at about 9:15 p.m. A neighbor who returned home around 11:30 p.m. that night observed Elliott’s living room drapes completely closed, which differed from her usual habit of leaving them slightly open.

No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been reported and the case remains unsolved. Does anyone who lived in the neighborhood in 1976 or who knew Grace have information that could help bring answers?