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Elsie Lina Farmer

Case from Broward County, FL dated Oct 26, 1972

Victim Details

Elsie Lina Farmer

Female

White / Caucasian

Broward County

FL

1972-10-26

13

Elsie

Lina Farmer

07/11/2026

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Elsie Lina Farmer, a 13-year-old white female from Broward County, Florida, disappeared on October 23, 1972, while hitchhiking with her friend, 14-year-old Mary Alice Briscolina. Both girls were last seen alive that day and were reported missing shortly thereafter. Their remains were not discovered until January 17, 1973, when they were found at a construction site in Plantation, Florida. The cause of death was determined to be homicide, with evidence suggesting they had been bludgeoned.

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