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Penny Rickenbaker, aged 30, died on June 11, 1974, in Santa Cruz, California. Her death was initially reported as a suicide, with the cause being a gunshot wound to the head. However, the circumstances surrounding her death were suspicious, leading to further investigation. Penny was the fiancée of Gary Childs, a bail bondsman, and her death occurred at the Childs household. The case remained unresolved for many years, with lingering doubts about the true nature of her death.

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Victim Details

Penny Rickenbaker

Female

Santa-cruz

CA

1974-06-11

30

Penny

Rickenbaker

11/17/2025