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On June 22, 1999, the body of 86-year-old Velma Studendorf, a white female, was discovered in her home in the Mission Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California. She had been raped and beaten to death. The brutal nature of the crime shocked the local community and drew attention to broader issues within the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the enforcement of outstanding warrants.
Velma Studendorf had reportedly befriended a 45-year-old homeless man named David Silva, ...Read More
Velma Studendorf had reportedly befriended a 45-year-old homeless man named David Silva, ...Read More
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Velma Studendorf
Female
White / Caucasian
San Francisco
CA
1999
86
Velma
Studendorf
11/14/2025
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I can't help but feel deeply moved thinking about Velma's warm heart and generosity. It's just so tr... ...Read More
01/14/2023
01/14/2023
