Cold Case Homicide

On Saturday, January 24, 1970, the body of Ronald Eugene Keith was found in a field in the 3000 block of South Lynnhaven Road, across the street from Plaza Middle School. Several apartment buildings and businesses now occupy this field. Keith had been a missing person between October and January. The Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound. He had last been seen by his family on October 16, 1969 at approximately 11 pm. Mr Keith was known to visit Norfolk, Portsmouth and Chesapeake.

Ronald Keith was a black male who stood 5' 8" tall and weighted 140 pounds. He had brown eyes, black hair and had a medium complexion.

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.