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Paula Perrera

Case from Plainfield, CT dated Mar 23, 1982

Victim Details

Paula Perrera

Female

White / Caucasian

Plainfield

CT

1982-03-23

16

Paula

Perrera

06/27/2026

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In March of 1982, the life of 16-year-old Paula Perrera, a White/Caucasian female, was tragically cut short. A student at Valley Central High School, Perrera was known for her bubbly and carefree nature. On what would be her last day, she left school early feeling unwell and decided to hitchhike to her boyfriend's house, a common practice for her despite the concerns of those who cared for her. It was on this fateful ride that she encountered Michael Bruce Ross, a Cornell University student who ...
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  • Michael Bruce Ross: Staring Death in the Face — Paula Perrera
  • THE REGION; Cheerleader, 16, Is Found Slain - The New York Times
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