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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Charlotte Hall

Year
1986
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On 10/05/86 police responded to a structure fire in the 4500 block of Black Cove Rd. At the scene, Hall'­s body was found floating in the backyard swimming pool. Subsequent investigation determined Hall was the victim of a homicide.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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