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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 ...Read More
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Richard Bruce
Male
White / Caucasian
Effington County
IL
1983-05-18
25
Richard
Bruce
11/27/2025







