Investigators offer $10K reward for info in 40-year Campbell County homicide cold case
Walker’s case began decades ago when investigators found her remains in the Big Wheel Gap area of Elk Valley, but weren’t able to identify her. She became known as “Baby Girl.”
ELK VALLEY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Investigators are now offering a hefty reward for information on a 40-year cold case out of Campbell County. Those with information on the 1985 death of Tracy Sue Walker stand to earn a $10,000 reward from the state.
Walker’s case began decades ago when investigators found her remains in the Big Wheel Gap area of Elk Valley, but weren’t able to identify her. She became known as “Baby Girl.”
In 2022, DNA analysis identified the remains, sparking a new lead in the case. Walker had gone missing from the Lafayette, Indiana area in 1978.
“We are determined to bring justice to Tracy Sue’s case,” District Attorney General for the 8th Judicial District Jared Effler said. “Through the vital efforts and commitment of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, it is our sincere hope that someone, somewhere holds the crucial piece of information to bring her killer to justice.”
Those with information are being asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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