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Paula Witthaus

Case from Saint-petersburg, FL dated Jan 28, 2014

Victim Details

Paula Witthaus

Female

White / Caucasian

Saint-petersburg

FL

2014-01-28

54

Paula

Witthaus

07/14/2026

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Paula Witthaus, aged 54, was tragically found murdered on January 28, 2014, in her residence located at 2840 17th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL. She was discovered alongside James Rapp, a 67-year-old Vietnam veteran who was blind and bedridden. Witthaus served as Rapp's caregiver, and both were known to be vulnerable due to their health conditions. The brutality of the attack left their bodies barely recognizable, highlighting the severity of the crime.

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  • Couple found dead in their St. Petersburg home - Tampa Bay Times
  • Gary Stein: Paula Witthaus, St. Pete activist, slain and truly missed
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