Police continue investigating Judy Geraldine Parks’ murder

Saturday marked the 45th anniversary of her murder

HALIFAXtoday\ Chris Stoodley

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Saturday marked the 45th anniversary of Judy Geraldine Parks’ murder, and the RCMP is continuing to investigate the case.

On Oct. 9, 1976, a badly decomposed body was discovered in a wooded area off of Highway 103 near Timberlea.

The body had been partially covered up for concealment, but police later identified the body as 14-year-old Parks and that she was a victim of homicide.

According to the investigation, the victim had been reported missing by a family member on July 11, 1976.

Parks was living at 2 Keating Rd. in apartment 303 in Armdale at the time of her disappearance.

She was last seen on the evening of July 10, 1976.

“Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges,” a news release says.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Parks.

The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the RCMP’s Special Investigation Section at 902-490-5333. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.