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Judith Straub

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Judith Lynn Judy Straub

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Norton

    OH

    1977-08-07

    18

    Judith

    Straub

    11/29/2025

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    Billy Lavaco

    Death: Aug 06, 1977
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