Left by the Highway: The 1990 Unsolved Murder of Diana Snodgrass

In the summer of 1990, Diana "Deedee" Snodgrass was a 33-year-old mother living

in Jacksonville, Florida, known for her love of dancing and her talent as a

seamstress. Just one week after her birthday, her life was tragically cut short,

leaving behind a mystery that has haunted her family for over 30 years.

A Night at the "Beer Witch"

On the night of July 27, 1990, Diana was seen at a local Jacksonville bar called

the Beer Witch on Lane Avenue. It was a familiar spot near her apartment where

she went to unwind with friends. Witnesses recall seeing her laughing and

dancing, but the night took a turn after a verbal altercation with her

boyfriend.

Later that evening, Diana was seen leaving the bar in a vehicle with an

unidentified man. Descriptions of the man were vague—medium build with dark

hair, driving an older model pickup truck. It was the last time anyone saw her

alive.

A Rural Discovery

The following morning, July 28, a motorist spotted a body near the I-10 and

US-129 exit in Live Oak, Florida—over an hour away from where Diana was last

seen. Investigators confirmed the victim was Diana Snodgrass. She had been

strangled and her body "placed" at the location, suggesting the killer wanted

her to be found but chose a secluded, rural spot to dispose of the evidence.

Strangely, her purse, jewelry, and clothing were all found intact. This was not

a robbery. It was something much more personal.

The Investigation Hits a Wall

Despite an initial flurry of leads, the investigation into Diana’s murder slowed

down almost as quickly as it began. Just weeks later, the horrific Gainesville

murders dominated Florida news and law enforcement resources, leaving Diana’s

family feeling as though her case had been pushed to the "back burner."

Decades later, the man from the pickup truck has never been identified, and no

one has ever been charged with her death.

Help Us Find Justice for Deedee

The family of Diana Snodgrass continues to fight for answers. Every lead, no

matter how small, could be the key to solving this 34-year-old cold case. We

have archived the full case details, including witness accounts from that night

and more about the timeline leading up to the discovery.

Read the full, in-depth analysis and see the evidence files here: 👉 The Unsolved

Murder of Diana Snodgrass: A Jacksonville Cold Case