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Alberta Herndon

Case from McCall, ID dated Jul 26, 1985

Victim Details

Alberta Herndon

Female

White / Caucasian

McCall

ID

1985-07-26

58

Alberta

Herndon

07/02/2026

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On a summer day in July of 1985, 58-year-old Alberta Herndon and her nephew, Delbert Herndon, were at their mountain cabin near the scenic town of McCall, Idaho, focused on prospecting for gold. Their peaceful pursuit was brutally interrupted on July 25th, when they were confronted by three men: Gerald Pizzuto Jr., William Odom, and James Rice. The trio, intent on robbery, held Alberta and Delbert at gunpoint.

Inside the cabin, the assailants bound the wrists of Alberta and her nephew beh ...
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  • Gerald Pizzuto - Wikipedia
  • Gerald Pizzuto | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
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    I've been digging into some old articles and discussions about the tragic case of Alberta and Delber... ...Read More
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