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Janet Genho

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 08, 1982

Victim Details

Janet Genho

Female

Houston

TX

1982-01-08

33

Janet

Genho

07/22/2026

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Janet Genho, a 33-year-old woman, tragically died on January 8, 1982, in Houston, TX. She and her husband, Robert Genho, were shot to death in their home in The Woodlands, a subdivision north of Houston. Authorities speculated that the couple may have been killed because of debts. Janet was found dead on the sundeck, having been shot twice in the chest and at least once in the face. Robert was shot twice in the head.

The investigation into their deaths revealed that the Genhos had been li ...
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  • UPI: Slain man had recently lost $1 million judgment
  • UPI: Couple may have been killed over debts
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