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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Odeon Bloodgood

Year
1991
Where
Hampton, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On May 11, 1991, at approximately 0130 hours, unknown persons gained entry into the Bloodgood residence through a side kitchen window. While inside, one of the offenders struck both elderly victims with a blunt object around their face and head. The female victim (Mattie) sustained a broken nose among her other injuries. Both victims eventually died from their injuries.

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

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