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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Renee Harris

Year
1981
Where
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On 8/4/81 the victim was found in the surf near the beach at Sea Shell Rd and it was determined that she drowned, although she was characterized as a good swimmer. There was also an indication of recent sexual activity. The manner of death is undetermined.

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

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