On August 13, 1978, 15-year-old Barbara Nantais was found murdered at Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego. She had been strangled, beaten, and severely mutilated. Barbara had gone to the beach the night before to camp out with her boyfriend, James Alt. During the same attack Alt was assaulted and left unconscious with severe injuries but survived.

The brutality of the crime shocked the community, and the case has remained unsolved. Investigators note similarities between this killing and a later unsolved murder at the same beach, which has prompted speculation about a possible connection. The San Diego Police Department and Crime Stoppers continue to seek new leads and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Barbara, James Alt, or remembers the area that night, please share what you know with investigators.