The San Bruno Police Department has made a significant development in a decades-old cold case homicide involving the discovery of a deceased infant located in Buckeye Park in 1981.
In 1981, officers responded to Buckeye Park after the remains of an unidentified infant were found. Despite an exhaustive investigation at the time, investigators were unable to determine the child’s identity or identify the person(s) responsible for the death. The case remained unsolved for over four decades.
Through the use of forensic genetic genealogy, San Bruno Police Department investigators—working with Texas Department of Public Safety, law enforcement forensic partners, and specialized laboratories—were recently able to identify the infant's family.
While the police department knows the identity of both parents, their names are not being released at this time. This identification represents a major step forward in the case and has renewed efforts to bring this case to justice.
Detectives are now seeking the public’s assistance as the investigation continues. Anyone with information about this case, the events occurring in Buckeye Park in November 1981, or individuals who may have knowledge related to the infant or their family is urged to contact the San Bruno Police Department.
Information can be provided by calling the San Bruno Police Department at (650) 616-7100 or by email: [email protected]. Information can be left anonymously.
Republished courtesy of San Bruno Police Department