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Gladys Ross Bradley

Case from Alexandria, VA dated Apr 29, 1977

Victim Details

Gladys Ross Bradley

Female

Black / African American

Alexandria

VA

1977-04-29

27

Gladys

Ross Bradley

07/05/2026

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In the spring of 1977, a sense of unease settled over Alexandria, Virginia, as a series of violent crimes against women cast a shadow of fear across the community. Among the victims was Gladys Ross Bradley, a 27-year-old Black woman, whose life was cut short in a brutal act that would later be linked to a serial killer. A mother to a seven-year-old child, Bradley was separated from her husband and was described as a quiet and thoughtful person who was dedicated to her job at the Washington post ...
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  • Montie Rissell - Wikipedia
  • 1977 | Serial Killer Database Wiki - Fandom
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