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Joseph Griffin

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Sep 13, 1986

Victim Details

Joseph Griffin

Male

Los-angeles

CA

1986-09-13

47

Joseph

Griffin

07/03/2026

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Joseph Griffin, aged 47, tragically lost his life on September 13, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. His death was part of a series of violent incidents that plagued the city during that period. Griffin was one of the victims of a spree killer known as the "Skid Row Slayer," later identified as Michael Player. Player targeted vulnerable individuals, often homeless men, in a series of brutal attacks. On the day of his attack, Griffin was shot in the head but managed to survive until October 5, 19 ...
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  • Michael Player - Wikipedia
  • Police Link 10th Victim to Serial Killer - Los Angeles Times
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