Name:  OPAL WEIL - AGE 82
Case #:  87-15546
Date Last Seen:   2/9/1987
Location Found:   4736 56TH AVENUE NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Synopsis:  This case is related to the murder of Eleanor Swift.  Case #87-17190.

These cases are believed to have been committed by the same individual.  Both women were found murdered in their bedrooms.

Similarities found in both cases are:

(1)  The victims were both elderly white females who lived alone.

(2)  The homes were both single-family, single-story, concrete
       block constructed, with either a family room or screen room
       where forced entry occurred.

(3)  Forced entry was gained through the use of some type of pry
       tool.

(4)  There was no sexual assault in either case.

(5)  Both offenses occurred in the darkness.

(6)  Both cases occurred within 4 days of each other.

Anyone with information related to this case should contact Lt. Michael Madden at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit by telephone at (727) 582-6333 or by e-mail at mmadden@pcsonet.com.