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Julie McGhee

Case from Cathedral-city, CA dated Jul 17, 1988

Victim Details

Julie McGhee

Female

White / Caucasian

Cathedral-city

CA

1988-07-17

29

Julie

McGhee

07/10/2026

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Julie McGhee, a 29-year-old woman, was tragically murdered on July 17, 1988, in Cathedral City, California. Her death was part of a series of killings committed by serial killer Andrew Urdiales. According to court records and Urdiales' confession, he picked up McGhee in an area known for prostitution and drove her to a remote construction site in the desert. After engaging in sexual activity, Urdiales ordered McGhee out of his car and then shot her in the head. He later described the scene as "q ...
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    Was reading more about Julie McGhee’s tragic case, and something that really struck me was the way... ...Read More
    07/01/2023
    Does anyone else find it chilling how Andrew Urdiales described the murder scene of Julie McGhee? He... ...Read More
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