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Robert Billy Benniefiel

Case from Redondo-beach, CA dated Oct 01, 1976

Victim Details

Robert Billy Benniefiel

Male

Redondo-beach

CA

1976-10-01

17

Robert

Billy Benniefiel

07/16/2026

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Robert Billy Benniefiel, a 17-year-old resident of Redondo Beach, California, tragically lost his life on October 1, 1976. Robert was a sophomore at Aviation High School in Redondo Beach. On the day of his death, he was hitchhiking, a common practice at the time. Unfortunately, this decision led to his untimely demise. Robert's body was never recovered, adding a layer of mystery and sorrow to the case.

The investigation into Robert's death revealed that he was a victim of Patrick Kearney, ...
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