Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in 1986 Motel Homicide Cold Case

Eugene, OR, September 19, 2026 —

The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office is appealing to the public for new information that could help solve a decades-old homicide case. Deputies are actively seeking tips related to a murder that occurred in 1986 at a motel within Spartanburg County.

Details regarding the victim, the specific motel involved, or the circumstances surrounding the 1986 incident have not been publicly disclosed in the current appeal for information. The Sheriff’s Office has not provided further information on the progress of the investigation beyond the request for public assistance.

Cold case investigations often rely on fresh perspectives or newly recalled details from individuals who may have been witnesses or possess knowledge relevant to the crime. The passage of time can sometimes lead to people feeling more comfortable coming forward with information they may have withheld previously.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have been in the Spartanburg County area in 1986 and recalls any unusual activity, individuals, or vehicles associated with a motel that might be relevant to a homicide investigation, to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office. Specific details on how the public can submit tips, such as a tip line number or online portal, were not immediately available.

The Sheriff’s Office has not specified if there is a particular reason for re-emphasizing this case at this time, or if any new evidence has prompted the renewed call for public involvement. The investigation remains open, and the Sheriff’s Office is hopeful that the public’s cooperation can provide the necessary leads to bring resolution to this nearly 40-year-old case.

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