Vernon Bowman, 48, was found dead in his home in the 1900 block of West Lindner in Mesa, Arizona. His death was ruled a brutal homicide that occurred on Monday, July 11, 1983. Investigators learned Vernon kept a small circle of friends and believe one or more people who knew him then may hold crucial information.

The Mesa Police Department opened an investigation, but the case went cold and remains unsolved. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. If anyone had contact with Vernon in the summer of 1983 or remembers who he spent time with, the police want to hear from you.