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Jeanette McClelland

Case from Alexandria, VA dated May 05, 1977

Victim Details

Jeanette McClelland

Female

White / Caucasian

Alexandria

VA

1977-05-05

24

Jeanette

McClelland

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 1977, a sense of unease settled over Alexandria, Virginia, as a series of violent deaths targeting young women cast a shadow of fear across the community. Among the victims was Jeanette M. McClelland, a 24-year-old white female with aspirations of becoming a journalist. She had recently completed her training as a graphics design proof-reader and was described by those who knew her as a quiet and thoughtful individual, serious about her work.

On the evening of Thursday, M ...
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