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Christopher Hall

Case from Santa-cruz, CA dated Feb 03, 1985

Victim Details

Christopher Hall

Male

Santa-cruz

CA

1985-02-03

23

Christopher

Hall

07/06/2026

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Christopher Hall, a 23-year-old resident of Santa Cruz, California, was found dead on February 3, 1985, in San Lorenzo Park. His death was the result of a fatal gunshot wound. For over three decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving his family and the community without answers. The breakthrough in the investigation came many years later when Terry Childs, a convicted serial killer, confessed to the murder of Christopher Hall. Childs, who was already serving multiple life sentences for other m ...
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  • Terry Childs (serial killer) - Wikipedia
  • Newspapers.com: Clipping from Santa Cruz Sentinel - Newspapers.com
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