Norman Nor Fry was 38 when he was found dead in his Gainesville, Florida home on November 14, 1978. His body was discovered by his four-year-old son; investigators determined Fry had been violently attacked and classified the death as a homicide.

Despite an initial investigation, the case went cold and remains unsolved. The Gainesville Police Department still lists Fry’s death among its open unsolved homicides and makes periodic appeals for information. Project Cold Case has also featured Fry’s story to keep attention on the family’s search for answers and to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Norman Fry, lived near him in 1978, or has information that could help, please contact the Gainesville Police.