The person at the center of this case
32-year-old male and 22-year-old female from Missouri
Homicide · Open/Unsolved
UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) - UNSOLVED HOMICIDES - IOWA
On September 12, 1980, a 32-year-old male and 22-year-old female from Missouri were found stabbed to death at the Amana Holiday Inn near Williamsburg, Iowa. Both victims sustained multiple stab wounds to the face, head, and neck. Approximately $200 was stolen, and unusual items (soap and toothpaste) were left at the scene. The case remains unsolved and shares similarities with homicides in Illinois (1980) and Mississippi (1970).
Amana Holiday Inn, Williamsburg, Iowa
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Case Summary
On September 12, 1980, a 32-year-old male and 22-year-old female from Missouri were found stabbed to death at the Amana Holiday Inn near Williamsburg, Iowa. Both victims sustained multiple stab wounds to the face, head, and neck. Approximately $200 was stolen, and unusual items (soap and toothpaste) were left at the scene. The case remains unsolved and shares similarities with homicides in Illinois (1980) and Mississippi (1970).
Timeline of Events
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1980-09-12
eveningVictims checked into motel
32-year-old male and 22-year-old female checked into Amana Holiday Inn for weekend getaway
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1980-09-13
Bodies discovered
Motel maid found both victims deceased in bed, stabbed to death with possible axe or hatchet
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Weapon believed to be axe, hatchet, or machete with 3.5 inch blade
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evidence
Lead #2Word 'this' printed on bathroom door using bar of soap; toothpaste squeezed in bathtub
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evidence
Lead #3Approximately $200 stolen; victims' belongings scattered
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clue
Lead #4Similar cases: Galesburg, Illinois (06/24/1980) and Meridian, Mississippi (10/26/1970) - all motel murders near Interstate with toothpaste at scene
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Open/Unsolved
Case Number:327
Started:September 12, 1980 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026