Case Detail

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Lynda Lea Avery

Case Details

Case Type: Homicide

Height: 5' 4"

Case Status:

Weight: 100 lbs

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Incident Date: 07/06/1987

Occupation:

Agency: Aurora Police Department

City: Aurora

Date of Birth: 03/14/1952

County: Arapahoe

Date of Death: 07/06/1987

Agency Case #: 87-1419873

Judicial District: 18th Judicial District

Age: 35

Gender: Female

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Race: White

Tribal Affiliation: N/A

Ethnicity: Unknown

NamUs Case #: Unknown

Eye Color: Brown

NCMEC Case #: Unknown

Hair Color: Brown

About this Case:

On July 6, 1987 Lynda Avery's body was found in the basement of the house in which she was living. The cause of death was multiple stab wounds and her throat had also been cut several times. The investigation revealed Lynda frequented bars in the Denver and Glendale areas. She lived with her sister and brother-in-law who had recently moved from Aurora to Washington State and were planning to sell the home. Lynda was living alone at the time of the homicide and was dating an individual by the name of "Steve". No witnesses were found who could put Lynda with any particular individual that night. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Aurora Police Department.

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Aurora Police Department

Aurora

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