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Richard Bruce

Case from Effington County, IL dated May 18, 1983

Victim Details

Name

Richard Bruce

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Effington County

State

Date Of Death

1983-05-18

Age At Death

First Name

Richard

Last Name

Bruce

Last Updated

07/13/2026

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Richard Bruce, a 25-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on May 18, 1983, in Effingham County, Illinois. His death was the result of a brutal murder committed by Larry Eyler, a notorious serial killer known as "The Interstate Killer." Eyler targeted young men and boys, often leaving their bodies near interstate highways. Richard Bruce's body was discovered after being thrown from a bridge into a creek, where it remained undiscovered until December 5, 1983. Eyler's modus operandi include ...

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Richard Bruce

Case from Effington County, IL dated May 18, 1983

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