On Aug. 6th 1979 and TV utility worker found Gail off the side of the road in a grassy area near the St. Cecilia Convent at 8th Ave. N and Clay St. Gail was found deceased with multiple stab wounds. A Temtex Products insurance pamphlet was also located near the scene. Gail was wearing a wearing a white v-neck top and pink pants. Her hair was braided in small pigtails. Gail was last seen at a friend’s apartment near the 4000 block of Albion. She frequently rode the bus or obtained rides from friends. She was 21 years old at the time of her death and had a young child.
If you have any information regarding the murder of Gail Elizabeth Norris, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Unit at MNPDColdCase@nashville.gov