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Cecilia Marie Knott, a 24-year-old Caucasian woman, was tragically murdered on November 7, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan. She was found in a yard, having suffered a brutal attack that included sexual assault, stabbing, beating, and strangulation. Her sweater was tied around her neck, a chilling detail that suggested a deliberate act of violence.
Authorities linked her murder to a string of killings targeting women in Detroit during that time. The primary suspect in her case was Donald Murph ...Read More
Authorities linked her murder to a string of killings targeting women in Detroit during that time. The primary suspect in her case was Donald Murph ...Read More
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Cecilia Marie Knott
Female
White / Caucasian
Detroit
MI
1980-11-07
23
Cecilia
Marie Knott
11/19/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else read into the discrepancies regarding Donald Murphy's confession in Cecilia Marie Kn... ...Read More
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Hey folks,
I've been reading through the various discussions about the tragic murder of Cecilia M... ...Read More
04/26/2024
I've been reading through the various discussions about the tragic murder of Cecilia M... ...Read More
04/26/2024
