LA PLATA, Md. — April 2, 2025, marks the 38th anniversary of the unsolved homicide of Juanita Rollins, a 29-year-old La Plata resident whose death continues to elude resolution. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a death investigation on April 2, 1987, at approximately 6:30 a.m. in the Goose Creek Drive area, where officers found Rollins suffering from multiple injuries. She was transported to an area hospital but was later pronounced deceased. Authorities are renewing their call for public assistance to bring justice to Rollins and her family.
The initial response in 1987 came after a report prompted officers to the quiet La Plata neighborhood. Upon arrival, they discovered Rollins in critical condition, though details of her injuries have not been publicly specified beyond their severity. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her wounds, leaving behind a case that has remained open for nearly four decades. The CCSO, alongside Charles County Crime Solvers, is offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment, reflecting the urgency to resolve this long-standing mystery.
Investigators have pursued various leads over the years, but the case remains unsolved. Advances in forensic technology have offered new hope, with the CCSO’s Forensics Unit actively reexamining evidence. The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported in 2023 that the sheriff’s office continues to apply modern techniques to cold cases like Rollins’, aiming to uncover breakthroughs unavailable in 1987. The original investigation was thorough for its time, documenting details and exploring suspects, yet no arrests have been made.
The CCSO encourages anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Charles County Crime Solvers. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, a hotline established to protect tipsters’ identities while facilitating leads. The increased reward, a jump from previous offers of $2,500 and $5,000 noted in past appeals, underscores the case’s priority as the anniversary renews public attention.
As the investigation persists, the CCSO remains committed to leveraging both community input and technological advancements. The passage of time has not diminished the resolve to solve Rollins’ homicide, a case emblematic of the challenges and hopes tied to Maryland’s cold case efforts.
