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Helen Blake

Case from Lynn, MA dated Jun 30, 1962

Victim Details

Helen Blake

Female

White / Caucasian

Lynn

MA

1962-06-30

65

Helen

Blake

07/15/2026

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In the summer of 1962, the community of Lynn, Massachusetts, was shaken by the discovery of a beloved resident's death. Helen Blake, a 65-year-old White female, was found in her apartment at 73 Newhall Street on June 30th. The scene that greeted investigators was one of violence and tragedy; she had been sexually molested and strangled with her own nylon stockings.

The brutality of the crime sent a wave of fear through the city and the greater Boston area. Helen Blake was identified as on ...
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  • Helen Elizabeth Blake (1896-1962) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree
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    I’ve been delving into the tragic case of Helen Blake, one of the many victims in the Boston Stran... ...Read More
    11/29/2023
    I’ve been diving into the details surrounding Helen Blake’s murder, and I can’t shake how deep... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into Helen Blake's background for any connections or commonalities with other vict... ...Read More
    03/13/2023
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