Robert Simmons, 31, was murdered in Rockford, Illinois, on April 8, 1982. He was found dead after what authorities believe was an altercation that may have been linked to robbery or a personal dispute, but details are limited because there were no eyewitnesses or clear physical evidence recovered at the scene.

Simmons’ death is one of 18 unsolved homicides the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department has identified in its cold case investigations. Local law enforcement continues to handle the investigation and has asked the public for any information or tips that might help identify an assailant or assailants and bring closure to the family.

Did anyone in the Rockford area at the time have information about Simmons, his activities, or people he associated with around April 1982?