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On March 31, 1978, Ronald Young, a 27-year-old white male, was found dead under circumstances that would later be linked to serial killer David Allen Likens. Young's body was discovered with signs of mutilation and strangulation, consistent with the modus operandi of Likens, who had a history of targeting young men. The victim's age, gender, and ethnicity matched the profile of Likens' previous victims, suggesting a pattern in his selection.
David Allen Likens, born on July 12, 1949, in ...Read More
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Ronald Young
Male
White / Caucasian
San Francisco
CA
1978-03-31
27
Ronald
Young
11/08/2025






