Ethel Atwell

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Case Description
Ethel Louise Atwell, a 46-year-old physical therapy aide, disappeared on the morning of October 24, 1978, from the parking lot of the Staten Island Developmental Center, formerly known as the Willowbrook State School. Atwell had just arrived at work around 6:00 a.m. when two employees inside the building heard a man’s voice saying, “Come on, come on,” followed by Atwell’s response, “No, you’ll beat me,” and then her scream. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found her pers ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 24, 1978
Links to Additional Sources (12)
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    Victim Details

    Apr 29, 2012

    Jun 03, 2024

    Ethel

    Atwell

    92

    46

    64 inches

    66 inches

    156 lbs

    162 lbs

    Black / African American

    Female

    Oct 24, 1978

    Staten Island

    New York

    Richmond County

    11691

    Richmond County District Attorney

    Staten Island

    New York

    Richmond County

    10301

    130 Stuyvesant Place, New York

    7188766300

    County

    Other

    109-12

    1978-10-24

    New York City Police Department, Cold Case Squad

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    1727317783


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    I am currently working on a story regarding the disappearance of Ethel Atwell, a local resident who ... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Victim Details:
    - Name: [Victim's Name]
    - Age: 46
    - Gender: Female
    - Race: Black / Afric... ...Read More
    06/27/2023
    Has anyone noticed if Ethel Atwell has any distinguishing marks or tattoos? I would like to know mor... ...Read More
    01/26/2023