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Patricia Marie Patty Laney

Case from Isla-vista, CA dated Jan 18, 1977

Victim Details

Patricia Marie Patty Laney

Female

White / Caucasian

Isla-vista

CA

1977-01-18

21

Patricia

Marie Patty Laney

07/16/2026

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Patricia Marie "Patty" Laney, a 21-year-old student at the University of California-Santa Barbara, tragically lost her life on January 18, 1977. Patty was known for her bright personality and active involvement in her community. On the day of her disappearance, she was last seen posting missing-person flyers for two other victims in Isla Vista, California. Her body was discovered the following day in Refugio Canyon, a remote area north of Santa Barbara. The autopsy revealed that she had been sex ...
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  • Thor Nis Christiansen - Wikipedia
  • Patricia Marie “Patty” Laney (1955-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Does anyone else find it chilling how close Patty was to her killer's pattern without even realizing... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about the bravery and quick thinking of Linda Preston�... ...Read More
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    I stumbled across something interesting while digging into the "look-alike" murders in Isla Vista. I... ...Read More
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