Cold Case Homicide

On December 25, 1979 the parents of 20 year old Brenda Joi Bancroft reported her as missing to the Virginia Beach Police after she was last seen at a Christmas party on December 24 at the Admiral Nicks Restaurant in the 8100 block of Shore Drive, Norfolk. She was driving her orange 1978 Datsun B-120 with Virginia license plates.

On December 28, 1979, Brenda's vehicle was found parked at 504 Spring Lake Crescent, a short distance from her residence. Brenda's body was found in the passenger side of the vehicle.

The Chief Medical Examiner determined Ms. Bancroft died due to suffocation.

Investigators are asking anyone with information call Virginia Beach Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

You WILL remain ANONYMOUS and can receive a reward of up to $1,000.