Patrick Quinn, 42, was found dead along a road in Capay Valley on February 1, 1985. His death was recorded by the California Department of Justice among the state’s homicides that year and was described as occurring under suspicious circumstances. No arrests were announced at the time, and the case was later listed among unsolved homicides that have been subject to periodic cold case reviews.

Capay is a small agricultural community on land historically associated with the Southern Wintun people; Quinn’s killing disturbed the town’s tight-knit social fabric. Authorities have continued to seek new leads and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Patrick, saw activity along Capay Valley roads around that date, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with the appropriate authorities.