Cold Case Homicide

On Friday evening just before sundown on July 15, 1988, Anastasia Christou returned to her home located in the 300 block o 25 1/2 street, just three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. This was the last time she would be seen alive. On Saturday, July 16, 1988, a half hour past noon, her son found her suffering from wounds received from a beating. The investigation revealed that theft is the suspected motive for this viscous murder of an 80 year old woman. Force was used to gain entry into the home while the victim slept.

Ms. Christou was a small white female who stood about 4' 11" and weighed 129 lbs at the time of her death. She had dark brown eyes and grey hair. She walked everyday between her home on 25 1/2 street to the market and to her family's business located at the Oceanfront.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP .

Callers remain anonymous and could receive a reward of up to a $1,000 if their information leads to an arrest.