Bonita Lou Bonnie Eganhouse was 34 when she was killed on New Year’s Day 1981 in Delmar, Iowa. Reports describe her death as violent; investigators immediately worked to establish a timeline and to interview people who might have seen or had contact with her in the final hours. Early leads were pursued but did not produce an identified suspect.

As the inquiry continued, promising threads cooled and investigators were unable to develop a clear person of interest. No arrests were ever announced, and the identity of any suspect or suspects remains unknown. The case remains an unresolved homicide that affected her family and the small community.

If anyone knew Bonita BonniEganhouse’s movements or contacts around January 1, 1981, or has information that could help, please come forward.