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Edda Brigitte Tesche Kane

Case from Mill-valley, CA dated Aug 19, 1979

Victim Details

Edda Brigitte Tesche Kane

Female

White / Caucasian

Mill-valley

CA

1979-08-19

44

Edda

Brigitte Tesche Kane

06/24/2026

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Edda Brigitte Tesche Kane, a 44-year-old resident of Mill Valley, California, met a tragic end on August 19, 1979. Edda, an athletic bank executive, was known for her love of hiking. On that fateful day, she set out alone on a hike in Mount Tamalpais State Park, a popular spot overlooking San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. When she failed to return home, her concerned husband contacted the authorities, prompting a search operation. Her car was found in the park's parking lot, but it wasn't unti ...
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  • StrangeOutdoors.com: Barbara Schwartz murder — True Crime in the Outdoors — StrangeOutdoors.com
  • Criminal Minds Wiki: David Carpenter
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    I can't help but think about Edda Kane's glasses being taken by her killer. It's such a haunting det... ...Read More
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