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Elaine Davis

Case from Santa Cruz, CA dated Dec 19, 1696

Victim Details

Elaine Davis

April 25, 2023

Female

Caucasian / White

Santa Cruz

CA

1696-12-19

1969-12-01

17

Elaine Davis

Elaine

Davis

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A 17 yr old is abducted through a rear sliding glass window
Elaine Davis, a 17-year-old from Walnut Creek, California, was abducted from her home on December 1, 1969. She was home alone with her younger sister when an unknown assailant entered through a rear sliding glass window. Elaine's parents returned that evening to find her missing, and some parts of her clothing were found scattered in the backyard, indicating a struggle. On December 19, 1969, Elaine's body was discovered floating off Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz, California. Initially, authorit ...
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