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Case Description

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Shirley Lynette Ledford, a 16-year-old Caucasian female, met a tragic end on October 31, 1979. She was abducted, assaulted, and murdered by Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, infamously known as the 'Tool Box Killers.' On Halloween night, Shirley was hitchhiking home from her job as a waitress when she was picked up by Bittaker and Norris in their van, which they referred to as 'Murder Mac.' Within minutes of entering the van, Shirley was subjected to horrific torture and abuse. Bittaker and Norr ...Read More

Victim Details

Shirley Ledford

Female

White / Caucasian

Los Angeles

CA

1979-10-31

16

Shirley

Ledford

04/12/2026