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Carmen Lorraine Colon

Case from Port Costa, CA dated Aug 13, 1978

Victim Details

Carmen Lorraine Colon

Female

Port Costa

CA

1978-08-13

22

Carmen

Lorraine Colon

07/13/2026

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Carmen Lorraine Colon, a 22-year-old female, was found deceased on August 13, 1978, along the Carquinez Scenic Highway, a road between Crockett and Port Costa, California. Her nude, decomposing body was discovered by a Highway Patrol officer who was initially investigating reports of a cattle shooting. Colon was one of several victims linked to serial killer Joseph Naso, also known as Crazy Joe or the Double Initial Killer. Authorities described her as a sex worker, a characteristic shared by ot ...
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