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Judith Judy Nesbitt

Death by Force
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Judith "Judy" Nesbitt, aged 42, was tragically killed on November 26, 1980, in Newport Beach, California. On that fateful day, Judy was showing her family's boat, the Felicidad IV, to a potential buyer at the Marina Dunes Yacht Anchorage. The prospective buyer, later identified as Kenneth Elwin Marks, followed Judy into the boat's sleeping quarters. A violent struggle ensued, during which Marks shot Judy in the head, killing her instantly. He then stole her credit cards, checkbook, and cash befo ...Read More
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  • Murder Inc.: Judy Nesbitt
  • Orange County Register: DNA identifies suspected killer in 1980 Newport Beach cold case, police say
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    Victim Details

    Judith Judy Nesbitt

    Female

    Newport-beach

    CA

    1980-11-26

    42

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