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Sharon Lynn Shaw

Case from Galveston, TX dated Aug 04, 1971

Victim Details

Sharon Lynn Shaw

Female

White / Caucasian

Galveston

TX

1971-08-04

14

Sharon

Lynn Shaw

07/04/2026

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On August 4, 1971, 14-year-old Sharon Lynn Shaw and her friend Rhonda Johnson disappeared from a beach outing in Galveston, Texas. Both girls were last seen walking on Seawall Boulevard. Their skeletal remains were discovered in early 1972 in and around Clear Lake near Galveston Bay. Shaw's skull was identified via dental records, and a crucifix found wrapped around her jawbone was recognized by her mother.

Michael Lloyd Self, a local gas station attendant, was charged with the murders in ...
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  • Murders of Rhonda Johnson and Sharon Shaw - Wikipedia
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