From the streets of Wilkes-Barre to the backroads of Monroe County, these unsolved murders are the region’s still-raw tragedies. Each case — including unsolved murders from the 1960s and 1970s— remains open, with families still waiting for answers. Browse the investigations, revisit the evidence, and see if you uncover something others may have missed.
If you know of a local case that deserves more coverage, or if you have information about one we’ve already highlighted, we’d like to hear from you.
Juanita Marie Todd
1972
A young mother of two is stabbed to death in her Wilkes-Barre home, with her two baby daughters beside her. Her daughters are still fighting for justice for the mother they never got to know.
Joan Dymond
1969
A 14-year-old girl disappears from a neighborhood park in Wilkes-Barre. No one even knew she was a murder victim until her remains were identified in 2022. State troopers are searching for her killer.
John Leonard
1970
A father of five is shot to death “execution style” in broad daylight at a beautiful Poconos inn. His family is still pushing for answers.
I-80 Jane Doe “The Girl in the Blue Slippers”
1973
A young woman is found dead, dumped by the side of a Luzerne County highway. Her body, doused in sulphuric acid. Advanced DNA testing is underway to give her back her name – and take the first step toward justice.