268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Clara Louise Paulett

Case from Williamsburg, VA dated Jan 30, 1984

Victim Details

Name

Clara Louise Paulett

Gender

Female

City

Williamsburg

State

VA

Date Of Death

1984-01-30

Age At Death

43

First Name

Clara

Last Name

Louise Paulett

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

In the winter of 1984, the community of Williamsburg, Virginia, was shaken by a brutal crime that cut short the life of a long-time resident. Clara Louise Paulett, a 72-year-old female, was discovered shot in the head on January 30th at the Raleigh Motel on Richmond Road, where she worked as the manager. Her body was found in the motel office alongside her housekeeper, 43-year-old Chestine Brooks, in what investigators described as an execution-style double homicide. The cash register was empty, ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Clara Louise Paulett, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Syvasky Poyner - Wikipedia

Poyner v. Com. :: 1985 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 4 additional sources

View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

View All Case Sources — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Forum Posts (2)

Hey everyone,
I've been following the discussion on the Williamsburg murders and wanted to bring ... ...Read More
12/31/2023

I’ve been reading through some discussions here, and I can't stop thinking about the ripple effect... ...Read More
05/04/2023

MEMBER ACCESS

Join the discussion for Clara Louise Paulett

Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
Already a member? Log in

Other Cases from Williamsburg, Virginia

Katherine A. Freel

Death: Sep 06, 2015
Katherine Anne 'Kate' Freel, a 27-year-old female, was a woman known for her optimistic and amazing g ...Read More

Norma Jean Clyde

Death: Jan 03, 2024
In early January 2024, the quiet life of 88-year-old Norma Jean Clyde came to a tragic end in her Wi W ...Read More