LVMPD Renewed Appeal in 1989 Downtown Homicide
Detectives are seeking new information regarding the cold case of a 25-year-old woman found in 1989.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Violence
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has reopened the public call for leads in a 37-year-old cold case involving the death of Tracy Jackson. Jackson was 25 years old when she was discovered beaten near an abandoned truck in downtown Las Vegas.
Why it matters
The case remains unsolved as detectives look to resolve the 1989 homicide. With the killer still unidentified, officials are now turning to the public for information that could finally break the case.
Thirty-seven years have passed since the homicide occurred, with the case officially tracked as number 89-69928. The perpetrator remains unidentified, and the investigation remains open.
The players
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
The local law enforcement agency currently investigating the 1989 homicide case.
Tracy Jackson
The 25-year-old victim of an unsolved 1989 homicide in downtown Las Vegas.
Crime Stoppers of Nevada
A community organization accepting anonymous tips regarding this cold case.
The details
Detectives are seeking any new tips related to the death of Tracy Jackson to help move the investigation forward. The LVMPD Homicide Section is managing the inquiry, and residents with knowledge of the event are encouraged to reach out to the department. Tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Nevada.
Timeline
May 21, 1989: Tracy Jackson was discovered beaten in downtown Las Vegas.
September 29, 2026: Detectives renewed the request for public tips.
Beyond the Strip
This appeal follows the established pattern of the LVMPD Homicide Section cold case review protocols by attempting to generate new leads in long-unsolved incidents. It marks a continued effort by local authorities to utilize public awareness to clear decades-old criminal files.
Residents who may have information about the case should contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. Any detail, regardless of how small it may seem after 37 years, is requested by detectives.
The takeaway
The unidentified killer remains at large, and investigators are hoping that new witness accounts can help identify the person responsible for the 1989 incident. Residents with information are urged to call 702-828-3521 to speak with the Homicide Section.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
