TX TX - Elizabeth Lynne Barclay, 7, abducted & murdered, Dallas, 23 Oct, 1979 *fresh incentive*

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<modsnip: removed broken link>''The Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind the public it is seeking help in solving the 1979 slaying of Elizabeth Lynne Barclay.

An increased reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person or people responsible if the tip is received before next month’s featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. A $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest is routinely offered on all cases on the Texas Rangers Unsolved Homicides website.

On Oct. 23, 1979, 7-year-old Barclay was walking with her younger brother and friend in the 2900 block of West Northwest Highway in Dallas when they were approached by a black man. The man, who was 30 to 35 years old at the time, was driving a dark-colored vehicle with a trunk lid that wouldn’t close all the way.

The car stopped and the man got out of the vehicle. A witness said the man grabbed Barclay and struck her several times as he carried her back to his car. It was the last time she was seen alive.

In December 1979, Barclay’s remains were found on the side of a rural road in Van Zandt County. After a lengthy investigation by the Dallas Police Department, the case stalled.

About a year ago, the Texas Rangers reopened the investigation. Anyone with information about the homicide or the identity of the offender is urged to come forward. Today, the offender would likely be over 70 years old.

To be eligible for cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities by calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-252-TIPS. All tips are anonymous.

Individuals can also submit information through the Texas Rangers cold case website or by phone at 800-346-3242 (Missing Persons Hotline).''

 

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rbbm.
Rangers Seek Information In 1979 Slaying Of 7-Year-Old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay, Reward Increased - Corridor News
''The trio was approached by a black male — who was approximately 30 to 35 years old — driving a dark-colored vehicle with a trunk lid that wouldn’t close all the way.''

''The Texas Crime Stoppers reward is increased up to $6,000 for the featured case in hopes that the higher reward money will generate additional tips.

The higher reward amount will only be paid if the tip is submitted before the next case is featured.

The Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigations Program was created to assist Texas law enforcement agencies investigating unsolved homicides or violent serial crimes.

Since there is no statute of limitations for the offense of murder, investigators pursue these cases to a successful resolution or until no viable leads remain.''

 

[aThousandYearsWide]

This case has witnesses. I wonder if a sketch was ever done. There seems to be a better description of his car then the perp himself. Just describes his race and approx age. No description of his outfit, build, hair, other distinguishing features.

 

[themissingandthelost]

This case has witnesses. I wonder if a sketch was ever done. There seems to be a better description of his car then the perp himself. Just describes his race and approx age. No description of his outfit, build, hair, other distinguishing features.

I've been thinking this, too. I tried searching for it and couldn't find anything. I'm covering her case at the moment. Usually, there is an E-Fit done.

 

[dotr]

Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details
Details - Unsolved Homicide
Elizabeth Barclay
REFERENCE NUMBER: 263 - Unsolved
COMPANY: B
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Dallas
COUNTY: Dallas
RELATED YEAR: 1979
SUSPECTS: Black male
Submit a Tip Online

Elizabeth Barclay
REFERENCE NUMBER: 263 - Unsolved
COMPANY: B
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Dallas
COUNTY: Dallas
RELATED YEAR: 1979
SUSPECTS: Black male

DETAILS:
In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle possibly a 2 door Buick. In December of 1979, Elizabeth was located deceased in the Hiram-Willis Point Road area in Van Zandt County on the side of a County Road. An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of the death to be a homicide. The Dallas Police Department maintains an open homicide investigation and is being assisted by the Texas Rangers.

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides informationthat leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible forthis crime. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. Tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

Information on this case may also be submitted in the following manner:

• Submit a Tip Online thru the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website
• Contact us by telephone at 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Rangerassigned to this case.

 

[Kell1]

Was the cause of death ever released ?

 

[dotr]

Cold Cases in Texas | CSEC (crimestoppersofelliscounty.org)
''In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle possibly a 2 door Buick. In December of 1979, Elizabeth was located deceased in the Hiram-Willis Point Road area in Van Zandt County on the side of a County Road.''
Likely shot, imo, speculation as per..
Elizabeth Barclay & the Dallas Child Murders (scribd.com)

 

[Hockeyfan158]

Was listening to the trace evidence podcast on the St Louis little Jane Doe in the podcast a serial killer named Vernon Brown is mention he would’ve 25 years old at the time of Elizabeth Murder he had a violent history and sexually assaulted and murdered young females. Vernon Brown | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Just a thought but again this could’ve been anybody

 

[Hockeyfan158]

Coming back to this case after reading more into it, it’s probably not him but Lester Eubanks had escape from prison eight years prior to Elizabeth Murder and was known to assault young girls in a similar way. I wonder if it was him? I doubt it but it might be something to look at if Eubanks is ever caught.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Elizabeth Barclay
Texas Department Of Public Safety

Elizabeth Barclay​

In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle possibly a 2 door Buick. In December of 1979, Elizabeth was located deceased in the Hiram-Willis Point Road area in Van Zandt County on the side of a County Road. An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of the death to be a homicide. The Dallas Police Department maintains an open homicide investigation and is being assisted by the Texas Rangers.

REFERENCE NUMBER: 263 - Unsolved
COMPANY: B
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Dallas
COUNTY: Dallas
RELATED YEAR: 1979
SUSPECTS: Black male
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Elizabeth Barclay
Texas Department Of Public Safety

Elizabeth Barclay​

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[AJsleuths]

I've been thinking this, too. I tried searching for it and couldn't find anything. I'm covering her case at the moment. Usually, there is an E-Fit done.

Are you still working the case? We are dissecting the parts and attempting to work it as well. Would love any help possible!

 

[DrQ]

IMHO So sad. I hope something comes of this. So innocent.

 

[AJsleuths]

Coming back to this case after reading more into it, it’s probably not him but Lester Eubanks had escape from prison eight years prior to Elizabeth Murder and was known to assault young girls in a similar way. I wonder if it was him? I doubt it but it might be something to look at if Eubanks is ever caught.

Was Lester Eubanks from Dallas or known to be in the area at the time of the murder?

 

[dotr]

Coming back to this case after reading more into it, it’s probably not him but Lester Eubanks had escape from prison eight years prior to Elizabeth Murder and was known to assault young girls in a similar way. I wonder if it was him? I doubt it but it might be something to look at if Eubanks is ever caught.

• By Beth Heyn Updated Sep 20, 2022 rbbm.
• Lester Eubanks Sightings: Was the Murderer Ever Found?
• 
• ''Lester Eubanks is listed as one of the U.S. Marshals Service 15 most wanted criminals. His escape will be one of the cases investigated in Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries season 2.
  
  Eubanks was serving a life sentence for the murder and attempted rape of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. In December 1973, while on furlough to go Christmas shopping, Eubanks simply walked away. He has never been found.''

''According to a press release from the U.S. Marshals, there have been leads placing the killer in both Michigan and California, but there have been no official sightings of him reported.

“Lester Eubanks has had a lot of time on the lam,” said Deputy U.S. Marshal David Siler according to the press release. “Fugitives on the run as long as Eubanks tend to use that time to change their appearance, use aliases, and even start new lives. He literally could be hiding in plain sight. This is why we are asking citizens to be vigilant and contact us with any information they believe will help us apprehend him.”

After the release, Siler told Rolling Stone that leads have also placed him in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Ohio, but none of those leads have led to the capture of Eubanks.''

 

[AJsleuths]

Was Lester Eubanks from Dallas or known to be in the area at the time of the murder?

We haven't been able to validate anything. Does anyone have any suggestions to offer on where to validate any of the information? We've requested the case files, but it takes weeks since they are on microfiche. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Jacqu777]

Elizabeth Lynne Barclay​

BIRTH
21 Dec 1971
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA

DEATH
24 Oct 1979 (aged 7)

BURIALCremated. Specifically: Cremated according to death certificateMEMORIAL ID226676107 · View Source

Elizabeth Lynne Barclay (1971-1979) - Find a...

Murder Victim. Unsolved case. In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle...

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Chad HastyUpdated: December 21, 2023

WHO DID IT? The Top Cold Cases of Texas, Including One From Lubbock

These unsolved cases are being investigated by the Texas Rangers.

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Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty
Elizabeth Barclay
Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas Rangers Top Cold Cases​

REFERENCE NUMBER: 263 - Unsolved
COMPANY: B
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Dallas
COUNTY: Dallas
RELATED YEAR: 1979
SUSPECTS: Black male

"In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle possibly a 2 door Buick. In December of 1979, Elizabeth was located deceased in the Hiram-Willis Point Road area in Van Zandt County on the side of a County Road. An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of the death to be a homicide. The Dallas Police Department maintains an open homicide investigation and is being assisted by the Texas Rangers."


Read More: Texas Cold Case Files: The Top Unsolved Murders | WHO DID IT? The Top Cold Cases of Texas, Including One From Lubbock''

 

[MadMcGoo]

Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

Clipping found in The Monitor published in McAllen, Texas on 10/24/1979. Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

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Clipping found in Bryan-College Station Eagle published in Bryan, Texas on 10/25/1979. Elizabeth Barclay 5

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Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

Clipping found in The Paris News published in Paris, Texas on 12/21/1979. Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

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Girl's body identified--on her 8th birthday

Clipping found in Fort Worth Star-Telegram published in Fort Worth, Texas on 12/22/1979. Girl's body identified--on her 8th birthday

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Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

Clipping found in Fort Worth Star-Telegram published in Fort Worth, Texas on 12/23/1979. Elizabeth Lynne Barclay 1979 TX

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Chad Hasty February 7, 2024
''Below is a gallery of the top cold case investigations from the Texas Rangers. Look through them and if you know anything about any of the cases, Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000. All tips are anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips online.''

Who Did It? The Top Texas Cold Case Files

Here are the top cold cases in Texas.

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"In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Lynne Barclay was walking down the street in the area of 2900 West Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas when witnesses described that she was abducted and struck multiple times by a black male driving a dark colored vehicle possibly a 2 door Buick. In December of 1979, Elizabeth was located deceased in the Hiram-Willis Point Road area in Van Zandt County on the side of a County Road.''

REFERENCE NUMBER: 263 - Unsolved
COMPANY: B
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Dallas
COUNTY: Dallas
RELATED YEAR: 1979
SUSPECTS: Black male