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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suspect
Lead #1Who had access to Sandra Carrera's home and why was there no sign of forced entry?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the trajectory and caliber of the fatal gunshot wound, and does ballistic evidence exist?
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clue
Lead #3Why was nothing stolen or disturbed in the home—was this a targeted killing rather than a robbery?
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, disturbance, or theft, suggesting the killer may have been known to her or had access to her home. Despite over three decades of investigation, her killer remains unidentified and the case remains unsolved.
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witness
Lead #4Did neighbors see or hear anything on January 15, 1991, including unfamiliar vehicles or visitors?
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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 with a fatal gunshot wound
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1991
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 1991
Last Updated:April 29, 2026