May 19, 2026

137. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 2

137. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 2
The Consult: Real FBI Profilers
137. The Unsolved Murder of Barbara Lea Tooley – Part 2

This is part 2 of 2 of our analysis of the 2009 unsolved murder of Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her mother, Helen Long. This is a lesser-known case that we hope to bring attention to.

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In Part 2 of our analysis of the 2009 murder of 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, we examine victimology. We also provide our final assessment of the case, offender characteristics, and whether this crime was likely targeted or opportunistic. Part 2 of 2.

Helen Long

Barbara Lea Tooley

Helen Long

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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