The person at the center of this case
Sandra Burt Carrera
Homicide · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
SANDRA BURT CARRERA - ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Justice for Sandra Burt Carrera — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was there no sign of forced entry or disturbance in the home, and what does this suggest about the perpetrator's relationship to the victim?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to Carrera's townhome and knew her well enough to gain entry without force?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any neighbors in the Windgate community who witnessed unusual activity or visitors to Carrera's home on January 15, 1991?
Sandra Carrera was found dead from a gunshot wound at the bottom of her stairs in her Arlington, Virginia townhome on January 15, 1991. The scene showed no signs of forced entry, theft, or struggle, suggesting the killer may have been someone she knew or trusted. This 35-year-old case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who knew Carrera or may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Windgate neighborhood that day.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What was the source and caliber of the firearm used, and does it connect to any known weapons in the area?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Arlington, Virginia January 15, 1991 On January 15, 1991, Sandra Carrera was found deceased in her townhome, in the Windgate neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, at the bottom of her stairs. Carrera’s cause of death was a gunshot wound, and her case was ruled a homicide.
Nothing in the home appeared to have been disturbed, and nothing was taken. Anyone with information regarding the homicide of Carrera is asked to contact investigators.
Timeline of Events
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1991-01-15
Body discovered
Sandra Carrera found deceased at the bottom of her stairs in her townhome from a gunshot wound
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1991
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1991
Last Updated:June 14, 2026