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Kenneth Eugene Buchanan, a 17-year-old from Redondo Beach, California, tragically lost his life on March 1, 1976. Kenneth was hitchhiking when he was abducted and subsequently murdered. His remains were discovered on April 7, 1976, in Inglewood, California. The circumstances surrounding his death were harrowing, as he became one of the victims of a notorious serial killer operating in the area during that time.

Kenneth's murderer was identified as Patrick Wayne Kearney, also known as "The ...Read More
Victim Details

Kenneth Eugene Buchanan

Male

Redondo-beach

CA

1976-03-01

17

Kenneth

Buchanan

11/30/2025