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Case Description
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On April 10, 1980, 16-year-old Steven John Wood, a white male from Bellflower, California, was walking to school when he encountered William Bonin, a known acquaintance through his older brother. Trusting Bonin, Steven accepted a ride in his van. Tragically, this decision led to his abduction. Steven was sexually assaulted, beaten, and ultimately strangled to death. His nude body was discovered the following day in an alley behind an industrial complex near the Pacific Coast Highway and Long Bea ...Read More
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Steven Wood
Male
White / Caucasian
Bellflower
CA
1980-04-10
16
Steven
Wood
11/28/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else feel a deep sense of sorrow thinking about how easily trust can be shattered? I was... ...Read More
10/04/2024
10/04/2024
It's truly distressing to think about how trust can sometimes lead to such tragic outcomes. Steven W... ...Read More
03/23/2024
03/23/2024
Has anyone else been wondering about the role of Bonin's accomplices in these horrific crimes? It’... ...Read More
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
