Robert McFarland, 31, was found dead in an alley in the 5800 block of East Hastings Arch in Virginia Beach in the early morning of April 19, 1994. Police and rescue personnel arrived about 3:00 a.m. and discovered that McFarland had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The State Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a homicide.

At the time of his death McFarland was described as 6 feet 3 inches tall, 230 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, a full beard, and a mustache. The case remains unsolved and there have been no arrests or publicly identified suspects; investigators are treating it as a cold case and continue to seek information that could lead to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone knew Robert, saw him in the area that night, or has information about his death, please contact the Virginia Beach Police Department.