Joyce Tharp

Death by Force

In the quiet city of Paducah, Kentucky, a dark chapter unfolded in March of 1979 with the tragic death of Joyce Tharp. A 29-year-old, Black / African American woman, her life was violently cut short, leaving a void in the community and a perplexing case for law enforcement that would remain unsolved for decades.

Tharp was abducted from the presumed safety of her own home, a terrifying ordeal that marked the beginning of her final hours. Her kidnapper drove her across state lines into Sout ...Read More

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