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Judith Straub

Case from Norton, OH dated Aug 07, 1977

Victim Details

Judith Lynn Judy Straub

Female

White / Caucasian

Norton

OH

1977-08-07

18

Judith

Straub

07/05/2026

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Judith Straub, an 18-year-old white female from Sterling, Ohio, was murdered on August 7, 1977, in Norton, Ohio. Her body was discovered alongside that of her boyfriend, William "Billy" Lavaco, a 21-year-old male, in Silver Creek Metro park on August 8, 1977.

The young couple had been dating for eight months when the tragic incident occurred. Straub's car was found in the parking lot of Silver Creek Metro park, with her purse and shoes still inside. Concerned family members gathered at th ...
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  • Convicted Killer Pleads Guilty to Slaying a Norton Couple in 1977
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