Barbara Katherine Cunningham was 34 when she was found strangled to death in her apartment on West 8th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon. Her body was discovered by her mother on May 25, 1971, after the mother became worried when she had not heard from her daughter. Investigators concluded Cunningham was killed sometime between the afternoon of May 24 and the morning of May 25.

Police reported no clear signs of forced entry and struggled with a lack of physical evidence and any obvious motive. Despite interviews with people who knew her and extensive efforts, the case went cold and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities continue to seek new leads and hope advances in forensic technology or fresh information might eventually solve the case.

If anyone knew Barbara, lived near West 8th Avenue in 1971, or has information that could help, please share what you remember.