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Elena Semander, a 20-year-old white female from Houston, Texas, was tragically murdered on February 7, 1982. A student at the University of Houston and previously a field hockey scholarship recipient at the University of Denver, Elena was known for her athleticism, artistic talent, and deep devotion to her younger siblings. She had returned home to live with her parents, Zack and Harriett Semander, while continuing her education. On the morning of her death, her family noticed she was missing wh ...Read More
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Elena Semander
Female
White / Caucasian
Houston
TX
1982-02-07
20
Elena
Semander
11/14/2025
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Has anyone else been struck by how swiftly Elena's mother, Harriett, became such a formidable advoca... ...Read More
03/08/2025
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