Mabel Venable

Death by Force

Mabel Venable, an 89-year-old Black woman, was the first known victim in a series of murders that took place in Richmond, Virginia, between 1990 and 1996. She was found slain in her home on July 1, 1990, marking the beginning of what would later be referred to as the 'Golden Years Murders.' The perpetrator targeted elderly women who lived alone, selecting victims between the ages of 55 and 89. The first six victims, including Venable, were Black women who were stabbed to death, while later victi ...Read More

Golden Years Murders - Wikipedia

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