Jan Rhein, a 29-year-old Caucasian male, was found dead from a gunshot wound on April 19, 1980, in the parking area behind the former Forest Hills Factory Outlet on West Canal Street in Winooski, Vermont. A passerby discovered the body around noon that day. Investigators quickly ruled the death a homicide.

Over the 44 years since the killing, the case has remained unsolved. Authorities pursued various leads and at one point identified a person of interest, but no arrests were ever made. The investigation has been revisited periodically and the case is now considered cold as Vermont State Police continue to seek new information.

Anyone who knew Jan, saw something in Winooski around April 19, 1980, or has information that could help should contact the Vermont State Police.