Regina Hertz, 73, was found on February 27, 1974, badly beaten and barely alive on the side porch of an abandoned church at South San Jacinto and Buena Vista Streets in San Antonio, Texas. A passerby discovered her in a pool of blood; despite medical treatment she died from her injuries. Reports describe the attack as brutal and indicate foul play.

The investigation produced some early leads but none strong enough to result in an arrest. The case has remained unsolved and is listed among San Antonio’s cold cases. The San Antonio Police Department’s Cold Case Squad continues to seek information that could produce new breakthroughs.

If anyone knew Regina, saw activity around South San Jacinto and Buena Vista Streets on or around February 27, 1974, or has information that could help, please come forward.