June 13, 1977 Roberta Elam,

June, 1978 - Murder - Beckley

The Cold Case Unit of the West Virginia State Police is seeking information concerning the murder of Nick Johnson. Mr. Johnson was the victim of a brutal attack that took place in his home on June 8, 1978 in Sprague (Beckley Area), West Virginia. Mr. Johnson was a retired coal miner and would frequent Barney’s Bar in Beckley. The Cold Case Unit is seeking anyone that may have information concerning Mr. Johnson and this investigation. If you have information, please contact Sergeant Danny Swiger at 304-329-1101 or Sergeant Mike Spradlin at 304-647-7600 or contact your local State Police Detachment.

June, 1977 - Murder - Ohio County

The West Virginia State Police Cold Case Investigations Unit and the Ohio County Sheriff's Department are requesting your help to heat up a cold case. On June 13, 1977 Roberta Elam, a Postulant Nun, was raped and murdered on the grounds of Mount Saint Joseph's Convent, near Wheeling, West Virginia. Numerous hours were put into this investigation to no avail. Recently, the investigation was heated up and new forensic evidence have been identified through DNA analysis. We are trying to locate anyone who may have information concerning this investigation. If you have information you are asked to contact your local State Police Detachment. The tip you give may help solve this horrible crime.