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Winifred Pierce

Case from Cumberland, PA dated Nov 24, 1934

Victim Details

Winifred Pierce

Female

Cumberland

PA

1934-11-24

18

Winifred

Pierce

07/15/2026

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Winifred Pierce, an 18-year-old woman from Cumberland, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life on November 24, 1934. Her death was part of a larger, harrowing incident known as the "Babes in the Woods" murders. Winifred was the niece of Elmo Noakes, who, along with her, was found dead near Altoona, Pennsylvania. The investigation revealed that Elmo Noakes had murdered his three young daughters—Norma Sedgwick , Dewilla Noakes , and Cordelia Noakes —before killing Winifred and himself.

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