DALY CITY — October 26, 2026. A new appeal by California’s governor has drawn statewide attention to an unsolved homicide in Daly City. The October 23 announcement covers multiple cases across six counties and says rewards are available for qualifying information leading to an arrest and conviction. This report concerns a renewed appeal, not a new crime committed this week.
What authorities have confirmed about Michelle Matteucci
Michelle Matteucci was 13 years old when she was killed in 1987 while walking home from school. The state’s public summary identifies the case near the 100 block of Morton Drive and says she attended Alta Loma Junior High School. The crime remains unsolved according to the October 23 state release.
Reporting on a decades-old killing demands care: California58 does not speculate about suspects, offer theories about the crime or suggest a particular individual has been identified by investigators. The request is for credible information, even if the person holding it believes it may be minor.
How to submit information
Anyone who may have relevant facts can contact the Daly City Police Department at 650-991-8119. In an emergency, call 911 instead of using an investigative tip line. People should not attempt to investigate independently, approach anyone they suspect, or publicly circulate unverified allegations.
The $300,000 cited in the state announcement refers to the broader group of unsolved investigations; it is not necessarily a reward amount applicable to every individual tip. Conditions of eligibility and whether information qualifies for a reward are decided under the official program’s rules.
Primary source: California governor’s official rewards announcement dated October 23, 2026. California58’s statewide overview provides context on the other cases. The newsroom has not conducted a separate interview with the affected families.
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