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.
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. 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 through the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website.
- Contact us by telephone at 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case.
