Helen Duffner

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Case Description
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A woman's body is found near her car
Helen Duffner, a woman in her 60s, was found murdered on April 27, 1977, near her vehicle along Mount Rose Highway, south of Reno, Nevada. At the time, Duffner had been living out of her car, a white 1964 Chevy Nova, which was parked close to where her body was discovered. She had been shot, and her body was found on a dirt road off the highway. The case drew attention due to the remote location and the absence of any clear motive for the killing.

Authorities struggled to find suspects ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Helen Duffner

    July 22, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Reno

    NV

    1977-04-27

    Helen

    Duffner

    10/10/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    My heart goes out to the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am keeping them in my... ...Read More
    05/03/2024
    Does anyone know who Helen Duffner was? I have come across her name in some historical documents and... ...Read More
    02/04/2023