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 other victims in the case.
Joseph Naso, born in Rochester, New York, was convicted of multiple murders, including that of Carmen Lorraine Colon. He had a history of petty crimes and worked as a freelance photographer. His victims were found dumped in rural locations across Northern California. Colon's murder was part of a pattern in which Naso targeted women whose first and last names began with the same letter. His other victims included Roxene Roggasch, Pamela Parsons, and Tracy Tafoya, all of whom were found in similar circumstances.
Naso was arrested in 2011 and later convicted of multiple murders. His crimes spanned several decades, with victims ranging in age and background. Colon's case remained unsolved for years until investigators linked her death to Naso through forensic evidence and patterns in his crimes. His conviction brought closure to several cold cases, including the murder of Carmen Lorraine Colon, the 22-year-old female victim found in California.
