OH - Barbara 'Barbie' Blatnik, 17, raped, murdered, Cleveland, 20 Dec 1987 *POI died in 2021*

[Richard]

Barbara Blatnik, 17 was murdered on 20 December 1987

LINK:

Cleveland man, 67, is charged with 1987 murder of 17-year-old girl who was strangled in woods | Daily Mail Online

 

[Jbetty567]

Thanks for posting - I keep checking in, hoping for some resolution to this case - I am sure everything is delayed because of Covid. Looking forward to covering this on my podcast about forensic genealogy case solves. RIP Barbie.

 

[Richard]

Barbara Ann “Barbie” Blatnik
BIRTH 20 Nov 1970
DEATH 20 Dec 1987 (aged 17)
Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Calvary Cemetery
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
PLOT Section 91, Lot 3575, Grave 2





(Garfield Heights) — Authorities are asking the public for help solving the brutal rape and killing of a teenager at Christmastime more than 26 years ago.

17-year-old Barbara Blatnik's nude body was found on the morning of Dec. 20, 1987, in Cuyahoga Falls, about 30 miles from her home in Garfield Heights.

She had been raped and strangled to death.

Barbara's sister, Donna Zanath, says the killing "broke" her family and that life hasn't been the same since she died.

She says finding out who did it would be the best Christmas present her family could ask for this year.

Authorities say even the smallest piece of information could lead to the killer and ask anyone with information to call the Cuyahoga Falls Detective Bureau at 330-971-8334.

(Photo of Barbara Blatnik courtesy Ohio Attorney General's office)

Read more: Newsradio WTAM 1100 - Cleveland's Newsradio

LINK:

Barbara Ann “Barbie” Blatnik (1970-1987) - Find A...

 

[Jbetty567]

Looks like Zastawnik is planning on putting up a vigorous defense. Seeking DNA samples and hiring experts.

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[Jbetty567]

That was supposed to be a link to the Summit County Clerk's database. Last activity was May 23 - appointing an expert witness.

 

[Jbetty567]

The suspect has died.

Man Arrested for Cold Case 1987 Murder of Barbara Blatnik Has Died of Cancer While Awaiting Trial