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Theresa Ballard, a 26-year-old Black woman, was found dead in Jesse Owens County Park in Los Angeles on September 23, 1992. Her body was partially clothed, and the circumstances surrounding her death pointed to foul play. The investigation into her murder eventually led to the arrest and conviction of Michael Hughes, a serial killer responsible for multiple homicides in the Los Angeles area.
Hughes, who worked as a security guard, was arrested in December 1993 and later convicted in 1998 ...Read More
Hughes, who worked as a security guard, was arrested in December 1993 and later convicted in 1998 ...Read More
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Theresa Ballard
Female
Black / African American
Los Angeles
CA
1992-09-23
26
Theresa
Ballard
11/22/2025





