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Janet Herstein

Case from Fresno, CA dated May 18, 1977

Victim Details

Name

Janet Herstein

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Fresno

State

Date Of Death

1977-05-18

Age At Death

First Name

Janet

Last Name

Herstein

Last Updated

07/19/2026

Case Description

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Janet Herstein, a 17-year-old white female from Fresno, California, was tragically murdered on May 18, 1977. At the time of her death, she was delivering newspapers for the Fresno Guide as part of her regular route. Janet disappeared partway through her deliveries, prompting an immediate search. Her bicycle and a bundle of undelivered newspapers were later discovered abandoned in a ditch, raising alarm among her family and the local community.

Investigators retraced her route and began ca ...

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Murderabilia: Murderers Profiting While in Prison | ABC30 Fresno

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Janet Herstein

Case from Fresno, CA dated May 18, 1977

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