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Denise Diane Pflum:1986, Connersville

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     Denise Diane Pflum was born January 14th of 1968, in Connersville, Indiana. She grew up there in the small town and attended the local schools. It was a nice small town with existence.         March 28th,1986 was Good Friday. Easter was coming up. It was also Spring Break. High School senior Denise Diane Pflum had recently broken up with her boyfriend. But, she was feeling upbeat and optimistic about the future. She was headed to Miami University in Ohio that Fall. That’s an exciting time in a young person’s life. There’s so much to look forward to.     Denise was the oldest child in her family. Oldest daughters are usually very responsible and that was true for Denise as well.     Denise had been to a big bonfire party in a field the night before with other classmates and friends. It was a big party with several hundred teens said to be in attendance. She realized in the morning that she h...
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Laurie Jo Lopez and Gerald E. Bunche III: 1975, Gary

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    On the evening of April 6th, 1975, two teenagers went on a date. The eighteen year olds were Laurie and Gerald. They borrowed Laurie’s Mom’s car.  It should have been a fun night out. But, the two teens never made it home.    Laurie Jo Lopez graduated from Kankakee Valley High. She lived southeast of Gary, Indiana at 10 Windsor Drive, outside of Demotte, Indiana.    Gerald Ellsworth Bunche III was born on January 3rd 1957. He went to Lew Wallace High in Gary and lived at 1145 Whitcomb Street. He was the son of Erdell and Gerald Bunche Jr.  He was an active highschool kid. He played basketball and was pretty good.    Laurie Lopez was the daughter of Frank Lopez. Her mother’s name is not known to me. (Her mother is not listed on her death certificate and I was unable to find any information about Laurie’s Mom or possible siblings.) Laurie’s stepfather was Sgt. James E. Rodriguez.    I usually am ...
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