Loretta Vann was 23 when her body was found partially nude in the garage of a residential building on North 22nd Street in Tampa on July 9, 1987. She had been seen the evening before by her sister near 22nd Street and East Lake Avenue. Loretta was pregnant and looking forward to her child’s birth. The medical examiner determined cause of death was strangulation; her body showed multiple bruises.

Decades passed with the case unsolved. Recent forensic testing of evidence retained from the scene produced DNA that matched a convicted offender from Georgia who later died in prison. That identification came after the suspect’s death. Authorities say they are still seeking any additional information that could shed more light or bring further clarity for Loretta’s family.

If anyone knew Loretta, saw her on the night of July 8–9, 1987, or has information about the area or the person identified, please contact the Tampa Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay.