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Louis Mercer

Case from El Cajon, CA dated Jun 20, 1965

Victim Details

Louis Mercer

Male

White / Caucasian

El Cajon

CA

1965-06-20

62

Louis

Mercer

06/30/2026

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Louis Lafayette Mercer, a 62-year-old white male, was brutally murdered in El Cajon, California, on June 20, 1965. Mercer was attacked in his apartment during a violent burglary that also left his 57-year-old wife, Lola Mercer, severely injured. The assailant struck Mercer more than 20 times with a wrench, causing massive head trauma that led to his death. Lola Mercer was sexually assaulted and suffered brain damage from the attack. Her screams alerted neighbors, who intervened and likely saved ...
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  • DNA on envelope leads to suspect in '65 deaths - Deseret News
  • Into the Killing Episode 91: Cheryl Burnett, Louis Mercer ... - YouTube
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