On the night of April 11–12, 1981, Glenna ’Sue’ Sharp, 36, was one of four people brutally murdered at Cabin 28 in Keddie, California. Sue, her teenage son John, and John’s friend Dana Wingate were found dead inside the cabin; Sue’s daughter Tina Sharp was not found until three years later, about 50 miles away in Butte County. The scene at the cabin was described as chaotic and extremely violent, with multiple weapons used — knives and hammers among them — producing blunt-force trauma and numerous stab wounds. Blood was reported throughout the cabin, and Sue was found gagged and tied; John and Dana had been bound with medical tape and electrical wire.

John’s throat had been slit, Dana was strangled and suffered severe head injuries, and Sue had been stabbed in the chest and sustained other injuries, including a BB gun mark to the head. Early investigation problems have been reported, with mishandled evidence and overlooked protocols. Two local men, Martin Marty Smartt and John Bo Boubede, were named as prime suspects but were never charged; both reportedly passed polygraph tests.

If anyone knew the Sharps, the Keddie community at the time, or has information about Cabin 28, please share what might help bring answers.