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Renee Waddle

Death by Force
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Renee Waddle, a 9-year-old female, tragically lost her life on June 6, 1989, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her case remains one of the most haunting crimes in the region. Renee, a young girl full of promise, was found deceased under horrifying circumstances. Her body was discovered burning along a secluded private road in Roaring Brook Township. The brutality of the crime sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many in disbelief.

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    Victim Details

    Renee Waddle

    Female

    Scranton

    PA

    1989

    9

    Renee

    Waddle

    11/17/2025

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