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Hey everyone,
I've been following the tragic 1977 case of Maida Ann Ridenour-Johnigan and Raymond Cruzado, and something that's been on my mind is the location of their murders—the Lorain Grandview Motel. Does anyone else find it odd that they were in a motel together? I wonder if they were there to meet someone or if it was just a place to crash for the night.
The motel setting makes me think about who might have had access to the rooms. Was this a random act of violence, or did someone specifically target them? I've read that motel staff discovered their bodies, and I can't imagine the trauma they went through. Have there been any interviews or statements from those staff members over the years, or have police ever released any details about the room’s condition that could give more insight?
I genuinely hope that someone out there has a piece of the puzzle that could finally give Maida and Raymond's families the answers they undoubtedly deserve. Maybe revisiting the location in the context of the case could spark some new leads. If anyone has thoughts or additional info on this, please share. Every little bit helps!