Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details
Penny Portwood
REFERENCE NUMBER: 289 - Unsolved
COMPANY: E
RACE: White
SEX: Female
CITY: Van Horn
COUNTY: Culberson
RELATED YEAR: 1985
DETAILS:
When Penny failed to return to the hotel room, Authorities were notified and began an investigation. Penny's vehicle was located in a drainage ditch and her body was found partially nude a distance away.
It was apparent Penny was the victim of a vicious attack and sexual assault.
Texas Rangers and Culberson County Sheriff's Department have not stopped investigation to find justice for Penny and her son.
If you have information on this case or any other cold case investigations, Please call CrimeStoppers, Culberson County Sheriff's Office or the Texas Rangers.
Different ways to submit a tip
Crime Stoppers
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. All tips are anonymous and the tipster will receive a Texas Crime Stoppers Tip Number. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers by using one of the following two methods:
- Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline: 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
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Submit a Tip Online through
Texas Crime Stoppers
NOTE: On the Tip Form please select
Cold Cases Featured - Texas Rangers Website - Up to $3,000 in Rewards in the Type of Crime/Fugitive section and Cold Case - Texas Rangers in the Offense Type section
Texas Rangers DPS Missing Persons Hotline
Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case. Tips are NOT guaranteed to be anonymous and the tipster will NOT receive a cash reward.
- Texas Rangers DPS Missing Persons Hotline: 1-800-346-3243
- Submit a Tip Online through the
Texas Rangers Cold Case Website
