Texas Rangers and the San Bruno, CA Police Department ask the public for assistance with a 1981 cold case  

North Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety, Ranger Division, working in conjunction with the San Bruno Police Department (CA), is seeking the public’s help in identifying any outstanding leads stemming from a 1981 cold case.

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.North Texas – The Texas Department of Public Safety, Ranger Division, working in conjunction with the San Bruno Police Department (CA), is seeking the public’s help in identifying any outstanding leads stemming from a 1981 cold case.

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.

Using forensic genetic genealogy, a newly available investigative technology, San Bruno Police Department investigators—working with Texas Rangers Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program (UCIP), law enforcement forensic partners, and specialized laboratories—were recently able to identify the infant’s family.

While the San Bruno Police Department knows the identity of both parents, their names are not being released currently. This identification represents a major step forward in the case and has renewed efforts to bring this case to justice.

San Bruno Police Detectives and the Texas Rangers 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 of 1981, or individuals who may have knowledge related to the infant or their family is urged to contact the San Bruno Police Department.

The original San Bruno Police Department press release is attached. Information can be provided by calling the San Bruno Police Department at (650) 616-7100 or by email: sbpdtipline@sanbruno.ca.gov.  Information can be left anonymously.