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Kelli Cox

Case from Denton, TX dated Jul 15, 1997

Victim Details

Kelli Cox

Female

White / Caucasian

Denton

TX

1997-07-15

20

Kelli

Cox

07/06/2026

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Kelli Ann Cox, a 20-year-old White female from Farmer’s Branch, Texas, was a student at the University of North Texas studying criminal justice. She was known for her outgoing personality, generosity, and deep love for her young child. On July 15, 1997, Kelli traveled to Denton, Texas, as part of a class trip to visit the local police department. She parked her car across from the station but soon realized she had locked herself out. Around noon, she called her boyfriend for assistance, asking ...
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