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Betty Jean Rembert

Death by Force
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On October 8, 1980, the body of 26-year-old African American woman Betty Jean Rembert was discovered under hedges in a vacant lot on East Boston Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan. She had sustained fatal crushing injuries to her head and a stab wound to her neck. Originally from Myrtlewood, Alabama, Betty Jean had relocated to Detroit, where she encountered significant personal challenges. She had a history of minor criminal offenses, including theft and weapons charges, and had become involved in ...Read More
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    Betty Jean Rembert

    Female

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    1980-10-08

    26

    Betty

    Jean Rembert

    11/08/2025

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