A motorist discovers a nude female strangled and beaten to death On a late summer evening in 1984, a 29-year-old Caucasian female named Julie Ann March was last seen by a friend who dropped her off in downtown Salt Lake City at 2nd South and State Street. March, who was born on March 19, 1955, had been at a gathering place called "The Tree" earlier that evening of August 27th. Known by several aliases including Miss Kitty, Crystal, and Monique, her departure from the downtown area marked the last time she was seen alive.
The following morning, August
28, 1984, brought a grim discovery when a passing motorist found March's nude body in an open area near Emigration Canyon Road. An investigation determined that she had died as a result of blunt force trauma and strangulation. Her death was classified as a homicide, sparking a long and frustrating investigation for law enforcement in Salt Lake City.
Decades have passed since the violent end to Julie Ann March's life, but the case remains unsolved. To this day, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with her murder. The case is still open and is considered a cold case, with the Unified Police Department holding out hope for new leads that might finally bring a resolution.
