Who is the one unsolved murder that sticks with you. One that bugs you at night. Mine is Kay wenal. What about you?
Eva “Kay” Wenal, a former model and wife of real estate developer Hal Wenal, was brutally murdered in her Lawrenceville, Georgia home on May 1, 2008. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved. Below is a detailed timeline of events surrounding her murder:
May 1, 2008: • Morning: Kay Wenal decides to stay home from work, reportedly feeling unwell. She informs her husband, Hal, of her decision.  • Afternoon: A neighbor observes an unfamiliar man near the Wenal residence. This individual is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” to 6’ tall, with a medium build, wearing a dark baseball cap and jacket.  • Evening: • 6:30 PM: Hal Wenal returns home from work and discovers Kay’s lifeless body in the kitchen. She has sustained fatal injuries, including two deep slashes to her throat.  • 7:00 PM: Gwinnett County Police arrive at the scene following Hal’s 911 call. They find no signs of forced entry, suggesting Kay may have known her attacker. A blood-stained towel is discovered in a closet, indicating the possibility that the killer remained in the house after the murder. 
May 2, 2008: • Investigation Begins: Detectives commence interviews with family, friends, and neighbors. Hal provides a detailed account of his whereabouts, which are later corroborated by surveillance footage, effectively ruling him out as a suspect. 
May 7, 2008: • Funeral Service: Family and friends gather for Kay’s funeral. Investigators attend, observing attendees for any suspicious behavior. 
June 2008: • Composite Sketch Released: Based on the neighbor’s description, police release a composite sketch of the unidentified man seen near the Wenal residence on the day of the murder. Despite public dissemination, the individual remains unidentified. 
August 2008: • Anonymous Letter Received: A local newspaper receives an anonymous letter referencing Kay’s murder. The letter is composed of words cut from magazines, offering no return address or identifiable handwriting. Forensic analysis yields no additional leads. 
2009-2010: • Ongoing Investigation: Despite numerous interviews and the examination of potential leads, the investigation stalls due to a lack of physical evidence and viable suspects. Hal Wenal offers a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of his wife’s killer. 
2010: • Hal Wenal’s Death: Hal passes away from natural causes. Following his death, the reward is withdrawn, and private investigative efforts cease. 
2017: • Renewed Public Interest: The case gains renewed attention through media coverage, including a feature on CBS’s “48 Hours,” which prompts public interest but does not yield new leads. 
2018-Present: • Cold Case Status: The Gwinnett County Police Department continues to classify the case as active but acknowledges limited progress. They encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping for a breakthrough in this enduring mystery. 
Eva “Kay” Wenal, a former model and wife of real estate developer Hal Wenal, was brutally murdered in her Lawrenceville, Georgia home on May 1, 2008. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved. Below is a detailed timeline of events surrounding her murder:
May 1, 2008: • Morning: Kay Wenal decides to stay home from work, reportedly feeling unwell. She informs her husband, Hal, of her decision.  • Afternoon: A neighbor observes an unfamiliar man near the Wenal residence. This individual is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” to 6’ tall, with a medium build, wearing a dark baseball cap and jacket.  • Evening: • 6:30 PM: Hal Wenal returns home from work and discovers Kay’s lifeless body in the kitchen. She has sustained fatal injuries, including two deep slashes to her throat.  • 7:00 PM: Gwinnett County Police arrive at the scene following Hal’s 911 call. They find no signs of forced entry, suggesting Kay may have known her attacker. A blood-stained towel is discovered in a closet, indicating the possibility that the killer remained in the house after the murder. 
May 2, 2008: • Investigation Begins: Detectives commence interviews with family, friends, and neighbors. Hal provides a detailed account of his whereabouts, which are later corroborated by surveillance footage, effectively ruling him out as a suspect. 
May 7, 2008: • Funeral Service: Family and friends gather for Kay’s funeral. Investigators attend, observing attendees for any suspicious behavior. 
June 2008: • Composite Sketch Released: Based on the neighbor’s description, police release a composite sketch of the unidentified man seen near the Wenal residence on the day of the murder. Despite public dissemination, the individual remains unidentified. 
August 2008: • Anonymous Letter Received: A local newspaper receives an anonymous letter referencing Kay’s murder. The letter is composed of words cut from magazines, offering no return address or identifiable handwriting. Forensic analysis yields no additional leads. 
2009-2010: • Ongoing Investigation: Despite numerous interviews and the examination of potential leads, the investigation stalls due to a lack of physical evidence and viable suspects. Hal Wenal offers a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of his wife’s killer. 
2010: • Hal Wenal’s Death: Hal passes away from natural causes. Following his death, the reward is withdrawn, and private investigative efforts cease. 
2017: • Renewed Public Interest: The case gains renewed attention through media coverage, including a feature on CBS’s “48 Hours,” which prompts public interest but does not yield new leads. 
2018-Present: • Cold Case Status: The Gwinnett County Police Department continues to classify the case as active but acknowledges limited progress. They encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping for a breakthrough in this enduring mystery.