Forty years have passed since a Nebraska woman was struck by a car in a wooded area, ending her life just weeks after a visit to Sioux City. Today, a determined deputy believes there is fresh momentum to uncover the truth and bring closure to the victim’s family.

Two weeks after two Valley teens were found shot to death near Mount Ord, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is appealing to the public for assistance. With few leads and limited details, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case.