The person at the center of this case
Sally Tullos
Homicide · Unsolved
43 years waiting · since 1983
SALLY TULLOS - AUSTIN, TEXAS
Justice for Sally Tullos — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who attacked Sally Tullos at Barton Creek on the morning of March 1, 1983? No suspect has been identified in over 40 years.
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witness
Lead #2Were there other visitors to Zilker Park or Barton Creek that morning who may have witnessed the attack or seen the suspect fleeing?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence was collected at the attack site and body recovery location? Were there any forensic findings that could identify the perpetrator?
On March 1, 1983, Sally Tullos, a 33-year-old woman, was attacked and stabbed near Campbell's Hole at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas while attempting to go sunbathing at Zilker Park. She walked approximately one mile from the attack site before collapsing and dying on the east bank of Barton Creek, where her body was discovered between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. After more than 40 years, the identity of her attacker remains unknown, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who knew Tullos or witnessed events that morning.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Tullos walk approximately one mile from the attack site before dying? Did she encounter anyone during that walk who might have information?
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contact
Lead #5Did Tullos have any acquaintances, coworkers, or associates with a history of violence who should be investigated?
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Source Narrative
Austin, Texas March 1, 1983 On March 1, 1983, the body of Sally Tullos was found on the east bank of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas. The morning of her death, she had visited friends and family.
It is believed that Tullos then decided to go sunbathing, and drove to Zilker Park, parked her car around 10 a.m., and walked to Barton Creek near Campbell’s Hole. Shortly after arriving, Tullos was attacked and stabbed.
It appears that she walked from the stabbing location to where her body was later discovered. A woman found Tullos deceased a mile from Barton Springs Pool, sometime between 11:30 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m. Investigators are asking anyone who may have known Tullos, or have information on this homicide, to contact the Austin Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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1983-03-01
10:00 AMParked at Zilker Park
Sally Tullos parked her car at Zilker Park around 10 a.m. and walked toward Barton Creek near Campbell's Hole for sunbathing.
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1983-03-01
10:00 AMAttack occurred
Shortly after arriving at Barton Creek near Campbell's Hole, Tullos was attacked and stabbed by an unknown assailant.
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1983-03-01
11:30 AM - 12:30 PMBody discovered
A woman found Sally Tullos deceased on the east bank of Barton Creek, approximately one mile from Barton Springs Pool.
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1983 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 1983 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 10, 2026