On Friday, October 22, 1999, the body of 40-year-old Tita Marie Murray was found on the banks in the 4800 block of First Street SW in Washington, D.C. The discovery in a wooded riverside area prompted the Metropolitan Police Department to classify the death as suspicious and open a homicide investigation.

The MPD’s Homicide and Sexual Offenses Branch took over the inquiry and publicly appealed for information, offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that would lead to an arrest and conviction. Investigators noted the location may have limited potential witnesses, complicating efforts to develop leads.

Despite those efforts and the reward offer, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

If anyone has information about Murray, her last known movements, or the 4800 block of First Street SW around October 22, 1999, please come forward.