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On March 18, 1987, the body of 25-year-old African American woman Vivian Collins was discovered in South Los Angeles. Vivian, known to local authorities as a sex worker, had been sexually assaulted and strangled. Her body was found in close proximity to the residence of Louis Craine, an unemployed construction worker.
The investigation into Vivian's death led to the arrest of 30-year-old Louis Craine on May 29, 1987. Initially apprehended for the murder of another sex worker, Carolyn Bar ...Read More
The investigation into Vivian's death led to the arrest of 30-year-old Louis Craine on May 29, 1987. Initially apprehended for the murder of another sex worker, Carolyn Bar ...Read More
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Vivian Collins
Female
Black / African American
Los Angeles
CA
1987-03-18
25
Vivian
Collins
12/01/2025
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I've been thinking a lot about the impact community support, or the lack thereof, can have on cases ... ...Read More
10/29/2024
10/29/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been following discussions about the Southside Slayer cases and wanted to talk... ...Read More
09/11/2024
I've been following discussions about the Southside Slayer cases and wanted to talk... ...Read More
09/11/2024
I've been thinking a lot about Vivian Collins and the other women like her who fell victim to the vi... ...Read More
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
