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Laverne Hale

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated May 20, 1987

Victim Details

Laverne Hale

Female

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

1987-05-20

87

Laverne

Hale

07/31/2026

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In the spring of 1987, a violent series of crimes plagued the elderly community of Indianapolis, Indiana, culminating in a tragic event on May 20 involving 87-year-old Laverne Hale. On that day, the Black female resident was in her home when she was targeted by an intruder. The assailant forced his way into the residence and subjected the elderly woman to a brutal physical assault. The attack was severe, involving blunt force trauma that left her in critical condition. Although she was discovere ...
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  • Oleva Laverne Owens Blocksom Hale (1900-1987) - Find a Grave
  • Howard Arthur Allen | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
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