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Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe

Case from Weaverville, NC dated Aug 08, 1960

Victim Details

Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe

Female

White / Caucasian

Weaverville

NC

1960-08-08

56

Bertha

Mae Franks Holcombe

06/24/2026

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Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe, a 56-year-old woman from Weaverville, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on August 8, 1960. She was senselessly taken from her family and friends, along with her three grandchildren, Diane Franks, Wayne Rexford Franks Jr., and Johnnie Franks. The family was devastated by this horrific event, and the community was left in shock.

Despite the tragic nature of the incident, there were no arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations reported in connection ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe
  • Bertha Mae Franks Holcombe (1904-1960) - Find a Grave Memorial
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