Helen Faye Generes, 63, was found dead on the floor of her Market Street real estate office in Redding, California, on October 5, 1983. The initial examination indicated strangulation, and the office showed signs of a struggle, suggesting she fought her attacker. Investigators reported no signs of forced entry, which led them to consider that Generes may have known the person who entered or had let them in.

Despite an extensive investigation, no clear motive or suspect emerged and the case went cold after months without solid leads. Years later Robert Maury was considered because other regional murders he was linked to involved strangulation and occurred nearby, but authorities said there was insufficient evidence to charge him in Generes’ killing. The homicide remains unsolved and the family has not received closure.

If anyone had contact with Helen or was in her Market Street office around October 5, 1983, please come forward with information.