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Clara Louise Rose

Case from Los-gatos, CA dated Jan 19, 1979

Victim Details

Clara Louise Rose

Female

White / Caucasian

Los-gatos

CA

1979-01-19

31

Clara

Louise Rose

06/30/2026

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Clara Louise Rose, a 31-year-old journalist, was tragically found dead on January 19, 1979, in her townhome located in the Los Gatos Woods Townhouse Development. Her body was discovered in the front hallway, lying in a pool of blood. The autopsy revealed that she had been shot twice in the head at close range, struck on the head with a blunt instrument, and strangled. Despite the brutal nature of her death, there were no signs of forced entry, and robbery was ruled out as a motive.

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  • Cold case, Los Gatos: Mother's fatal shooting in 1979 never solved
  • Natalie Neysa – Page 113 – Marin Independent Journal
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