Ventura County authorities have identified the woman killed in a 1981 shooting as they continue searching for her killer more than 40 years later.

Maria Belmontes Blancas' body was found in a citrus orchard near Piru back on Jan. 27, 1981, according to a news release from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Investigators ruled her death a homicide as she had been shot multiple times.

"At the time, investigators believed the victim was between 20 and 25 years old, of Hispanic descent, about 195 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair," the release said. "The victim was found wearing a plaid shirt, turquoise tank top, a skirt, and flip-flop style sandals."

Maria Belmontes Blancas, the victim of a deadly shooting in 1981 in Ventura County. She was identified on Wednesday, more than 40 ye

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