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25 years later, FBI still seeks information in deaths of hikers in Va.

Laura 鈥淟ollie鈥 Winans, 26, and Julianne 鈥淛ulie鈥 Williams, 24, were found by park rangers at their campsite near Skyland Resort on June 1, 1996. (Courtesy FBI)
Julianne 鈥淛ulie鈥 Williams, 24, and Laura 鈥淟ollie鈥 Winans, 26, were found by park rangers at their campsite near Skyland Resort on June 1, 1996. (Courtesy FBI)
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The FBI said Tuesday they鈥檙e still looking for the public鈥檚 help in finding out who killed two hikers in Shenandoah National Park 25 years ago.

The bodies of Julianne “Julie” Williams, 24, and Laura “Lollie” Winans, 26, were found by park rangers at their campsite near Skyland Resort on June 1, 1996, after Winans鈥 dog, Taj, was found wandering the paths.

The FBI鈥檚 Richmond Field Office posted new pictures of the two hikers, and said people all over the country were interviewed in the early days of the investigation. They added that 鈥渢o this day this investigation continues to grip the consciousness of Julie and Lollie鈥檚 family and friends and those who have worked diligently to identify and bring to justice the person(s) responsible for this senseless crime.鈥

They鈥檙e still looking for any bit of information, and said 鈥淣o bit of information is insignificant, and your tip could be the piece of evidence that brings closure鈥 to the case.

You can call the Richmond office at 804-261-1044, call your local FBI office, or send a tip to .

Rick Massimo

Rick Massimo came to 海角社区app, and to Washington, in 2013 after having lived in Providence, R.I., since he was a child.聽He's the author of "A Walking Tour of the Georgetown Set" and "I Got a Song: A History of the Newport Folk Festival."

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