OH OH - Nancy Lee Eagleson, 14, Paulding Co, 13 November 1960

[OddOneOut]

100 west perry paulding to junction where body was found is ca 11 miles away which at the time would have been a 30/40 mins drive?

I wonder how he controlled her while he was driving those 30 to 40 minutes. There were no kid locks on doors back then. Manual transmission cars were more common in the 1960s. When I took driver's ed back around 1969, I couldn't pass the class without knowing how to drive a "stick." Could he have had a partner in the car?

 

[dotr]

Hope for 62-year-old cold case rests with buried DNA

Since the crime, all of the physical evidence has been lost, but with the advent of DNA testing, that evidence may be able to provide blood or semen matches that could shed light on the killer.

www.wane.com

Sept 16 2022

Hope for 62-year-old cold case rests with buried DNA

Since the crime, all of the physical evidence has been lost, but with the advent of DNA testing, that evidence may be able to provide blood or semen matches that could shed light on the killer.

www.wane.com

''PAULDING, Ohio. (WANE) – In 1960, fourteen-year-old Nancy Eagleson was kidnapped, raped and killed.

The crime has gone unsolved to this day, but Eagleson’s believes that DNA she was buried with could crack the cold case.''

''Since the crime, all of the physical evidence has been lost, but with the advent of DNA testing, that evidence may be able to provide blood or semen matches that could shed light on the killer.

For Garza, exhuming Eagleson’s body feels like an important step in a long trudge to trying to find her sister’s killer.''

 

[woundwarrior]

There is a new 3 part series on this murder. I am not techy enough to pull it over. Could someone please help? Series is on WTOL Channel 11 news Toledo Ohio. There is startling evidence discussed and interviews of the locals including family. I will be awaiting. Thank you for your assistance.

 

[dotr]

There is a new 3 part series on this murder. I am not techy enough to pull it over. Could someone please help? Series is on WTOL Channel 11 news Toledo Ohio. There is startling evidence discussed and interviews of the locals including family. I will be awaiting. Thank you for your assistance.

Just came across your post now.. sorry links not in order, have not yet watched them.
February 2, 2023

11 Investigates: Missteps plague hunt for 14-year-old's killer

Tips pour in during 1960 murder investigation, but loss of evidence stymies progress.

www.wtol.com

''PAULDING, Ohio — Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series on the unsolved death of Nancy Eagleson. Also read part one and part three.
When Nancy Eagleson was abducted on the night of Nov. 13, 1960, it was an unusual, and shocking, experience for the city of slightly more than 2,200 residents.''

 

[dotr]

SCOTT TRUXELL
July 14 2023

New development in 1960 cold case « The VW independent

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

thevwindependent.com

“The shot in her right eye is what killed her, according to the forensic professionals,” he added.

The forensic pathologist discovered a .22 caliber projectile in Eagleson’s remains. He, along with the forensic anthropology consultant, were able to determine the paths of the projectiles from the shot under the chin and the shot in the right eye to determine which projectile was recovered in 1960 and which one they recovered during this autopsy.

Also recovered during the recent forensic examination were five small fibers from the pelvic and upper femur region. The fibers will not be tested by the lab.

The projectile from most recent autopsy was turned over to the Attorney General’s BCI lab for testing and was determined to be a .22 bullet by a forensic scientist.

During the ongoing investigation, a .22 caliber H&R model 922, 22 LR revolver, was given to investigators by a local citizen claiming the gun was used to kill Eagleson. A forensic scientist conducted a comparison of the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy and the .22 caliber firearm. It was discovered the H&R revolver is an operable firearm. It was also discovered the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy is indeed a .22 caliber, but it was determined to be unsuitable for comparison/identification purposes due to the lack of sufficient class and individual characteristics.''

 

[woundwarrior]

SCOTT TRUXELL
July 14 2023

New development in 1960 cold case « The VW independent

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

thevwindependent.com

“The shot in her right eye is what killed her, according to the forensic professionals,” he added.

The forensic pathologist discovered a .22 caliber projectile in Eagleson’s remains. He, along with the forensic anthropology consultant, were able to determine the paths of the projectiles from the shot under the chin and the shot in the right eye to determine which projectile was recovered in 1960 and which one they recovered during this autopsy.

Also recovered during the recent forensic examination were five small fibers from the pelvic and upper femur region. The fibers will not be tested by the lab.

The projectile from most recent autopsy was turned over to the Attorney General’s BCI lab for testing and was determined to be a .22 bullet by a forensic scientist.

During the ongoing investigation, a .22 caliber H&R model 922, 22 LR revolver, was given to investigators by a local citizen claiming the gun was used to kill Eagleson. A forensic scientist conducted a comparison of the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy and the .22 caliber firearm. It was discovered the H&R revolver is an operable firearm. It was also discovered the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy is indeed a .22 caliber, but it was determined to be unsuitable for comparison/identification purposes due to the lack of sufficient class and individual characteristics.''

Why would they not test the 5 fibers?
Someone knows something.

 

[Betty P]

SCOTT TRUXELL
July 14 2023

New development in 1960 cold case « The VW independent

Van Wert, Ohio breaking news and local information from the Van Wert Independent.

thevwindependent.com

“The shot in her right eye is what killed her, according to the forensic professionals,” he added.

The forensic pathologist discovered a .22 caliber projectile in Eagleson’s remains. He, along with the forensic anthropology consultant, were able to determine the paths of the projectiles from the shot under the chin and the shot in the right eye to determine which projectile was recovered in 1960 and which one they recovered during this autopsy.

Also recovered during the recent forensic examination were five small fibers from the pelvic and upper femur region. The fibers will not be tested by the lab.

The projectile from most recent autopsy was turned over to the Attorney General’s BCI lab for testing and was determined to be a .22 bullet by a forensic scientist.

During the ongoing investigation, a .22 caliber H&R model 922, 22 LR revolver, was given to investigators by a local citizen claiming the gun was used to kill Eagleson. A forensic scientist conducted a comparison of the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy and the .22 caliber firearm. It was discovered the H&R revolver is an operable firearm. It was also discovered the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy is indeed a .22 caliber, but it was determined to be unsuitable for comparison/identification purposes due to the lack of sufficient class and individual characteristics.''

If someone gave LE the gun and told them it was used to murder Nancy, then LE should know the identity of the killer. They should test the gun. It might still have the killer's DNA. They know so much already about the killer in this case, I don't know why its cold. JMO

Re the fibers they found, hopefully Ohio BCI will test them. If not, it will be unusual, JMO. Why not test them? Could they have looked for other sources of the killer's DNA?

Even though the killer is likely deceased by now, Nancy and her family deserve to know. Great admiration for the people working hard to solve this case.

ETA: Didn't realize its True Crime Garage who is working to solve this. They're fantastic, love their show. Good people.

 

[dotr]

Composite sketch released of suspect in 1960 cold case slaying in Paulding County​

by: Joe Gorman
Posted: Oct 6, 2023

Composite sketch released of suspect in 1960 cold case slaying in Paulding County

The state Attorney General’s office Friday released a composite sketch of a suspect in the 1960 killing of a 14-year-old girl in Paulding County.

www.wkbn.com

''There are two separate sketches of the man — one without facial features of the man who was wearing what Sheryl described as “church clothes” — a tie, overcoat, fedora and black horn-rimmed glasses.

The second sketch has generic features. The second sketch was created because Sheryl could not remember the details of the man’s face.


The suspect also drove a dark sedan with a “winged back.”

Anyone with information can call the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office at 419-399-3791.''

 

[dotr]

By Chris Barilla October 13, 2023 rbbm

At 5, She Watched Her Sister Get Abducted. 6 Decades Later, Will Her Memory Help Catch the Killer?

The 1960 murder of Nancy Eagleson was considered a cold case before investigators used forensic art to help bring new details surrounding her suspected killer to light.

people.com

''A six decade-old cold case surrounding the abduction and murder of a 14-year-old Ohio girl is heating up after authorities claim that they are one step closer to identifying a suspect, per a news release from the Ohio Attorney General's office.''

''Victim Nancy Eagleson’s sister, Sheryl Eagleson, worked with the Ohio Attorney General's Criminal Intelligence Unit, utilizing forensic art to create a composite sketch of the suspect in Nancy's murder, states a bulletin from the unit.

Sheryl told authorities in the bulletin that the abductor was an adult White male of medium build, but couldn’t estimate his age. She also recalled that he was wearing “church clothes,” further describing his look as being dressed up, wearing a tie, overcoat and fedora along with black horn-rimmed glasses.''

''She was unable to recall specific facial features, but noted that the man had rosy cheeks as well as a lack of age lines or wrinkles. As a result, authorities created a sketch with general facial features as well as one lacking facial features. Sheryl further stated that the man was operating a dark sedan with a “winged back.”