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Shirley Sherrill

Case from Seattle, WA dated Oct 20, 1982

Victim Details

Shirley Sherrill

Female

White / Caucasian

Seattle

WA

1982-10-20

18

Shirley

Sherrill

06/23/2026

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Shirley Marie Sherrill, an 18-year-old Caucasian female, disappeared in Seattle, Washington, in 1982. Her life was cut short when she became a victim of one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.

On October 20, 1982, after having lunch with a friend, Sherrill vanished. For years, her fate remained a mystery, a painful void for those who knew her. It wasn't until 1985 that a grim discovery was made. Her skull was located in a "dumping ground" along with the remains of ano ...
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    I recently revisited the case of Shirley Marie Sherrill and Gary Ridgway—the stories still haunt m... ...Read More
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    It's so difficult to hear about these cases, especially when you think about the long wait Shirley's... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about Shirley Marie Sherrill, especially about the last days before she van... ...Read More
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