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Rhonda Knutson:1992, Williamstown, Iowa

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    Rhonda Knutson was born on October 19th, 1969 to Mary Virginia Marvin Knutson and Nels Harvey Knutson.    She grew up in Chickasaw County, Iowa and graduated high school in 1988.    Rhonda was working at a Phillips 66 gas station and convenience store in 1992 on Highway 63 near Williamstown, Iowa.    At some point during her overnight shift on September 7th, 1992, a man came in. Most of the people who came in were known to Rhonda. A small town gas station has a lot of regulars. One night is usually the same as any other.   That night was not the same as every other. That night was violent and tragic. Rhonda was beaten to death. She was found in the back room of the store by a co-worker who had come for their shift the next morning.    Rhonda did not have enemies according to those who knew her. There were many rumors about the murder. Investigators followed up on the many tips. They interviewed as m...
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Vicki Heath:1987, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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       Vicki Lucille Heath was born in Breckenridge County, Kentucky on September 29th, 1945.    She grew up in the beautiful hills of Kentucky.  Vicki served our country honorably in the U.S. Airforce after high school.    Vicki married and had children but the marriage ended in divorce.    In February of 1987, Vicki was working at the Super 8 Motel near Elizabethtown Kentucky off Interstate 65.    February 21st 1987 was like almost every other night at the hotel. Vicki was probably looking over the usual paperwork and getting ready for the night audit.    That night a man entered the lobby. He looked like just about any other blue collar guy. He looked like a truck driver or a construction worker. He was thin and tall with light brown/dark blonde hair. He had thin lips and a small nose. One of his eyes was a bit crossed.    He had a gun and demanded money. Vick...
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Patricia Heitzman, Junior Allen and Norma Menninger:1986, Kansas City, Missouri

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       Patricia Heitzman was born on October 1st, 1966. Her parents were Marilyn and Paul Heitzman.    She grew up with her two siblings in Eudora, Kansas. That’s a small town west of Kansas City. Patricia was proud to be a country girl according to her co-workers and acquaintances. But, Patricia was a goal driven student athlete. She lettered in basketball and volleyball.    Patricia was a dedicated student. She aimed to become a lawyer. She was studying at the University of Kansas at Lawrence and taking 19 credit hours that Fall. 12 credit hours is considered full time. She was only a sophomore but was pushing to graduate early and go on to law school.    Patricia had taken a part time job working at Sir Knight Formalwear at 1501 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City. She liked that she had time to study on the job. They had several locations and sometimes she would fill in at different places.     Sir Knight F...
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