May 12, 2026

136. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 1

136. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 1
The Consult: Real FBI Profilers
136. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 1

We examine the 2009 murder of Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her mother, Helen Long, in Glendale, Oregon.

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On October 1, 2009, 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley was murdered while visiting her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, at the family home in Glendale, Oregon. Helen survived the attack despite suffering serious gunshot injuries. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events, witness statements, and the crime scene. Part 1 of 2.

Barbara Lea and Helen

Suspect Sketch - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Possible suspect vehicle - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

If you have any information about the murder of Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her mother, Helen Long, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (541) 440-4471. Or you can submit a tip online at dcso.com.

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Music: "Light in the Basement" by John Hanske. You can listen to John's music on Spotify