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Do you know who murdered Evelyn Grace Shank?
In the winter of 1959, the city of Las Vegas was rattled by the disappearance and subsequent murder of a 45-year-old Caucasian female named Evelyn Grace Shank. On the night of February 4th, Shank was working her shift as the night clerk at the Travelodge Motel located at 2830 S. Fifth Street. Sometime between 11:00 P.M. and 11:40 P.M., the ordinary quiet of the motel lobby was broken by a crime that would leave a lasting mark on the community. When her relief worker arrived to take over, he foun ...Read More
In the winter of 1959, the city of Las Vegas was rattled by the disappearance and subsequent murder of a 45-year-old Caucasian female named Evelyn Grace Shank. On the night of February 4th, Shank was working her shift as the night clerk at the Travelodge Motel located at 2830 S. Fifth Street. Sometime between 11:00 P.M. and 11:40 P.M., the ordinary quiet of the motel lobby was broken by a crime that would leave a lasting mark on the community. When her relief worker arrived to take over, he foun ...Read More
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Evelyn Grace Shank
February 7, 2023
Female
Caucasian / White
Las Vegas
NV
1959-02-07
1959-02-07
45
Evelyn Grace
Shank
11/09/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hey all,
I've been following Evelyn Shank's case, and something that's lingering in my mind is th... ...Read More
10/31/2024
I've been following Evelyn Shank's case, and something that's lingering in my mind is th... ...Read More
10/31/2024
Did anyone else notice how strange it is that the suspect took exactly $174.50? This seems like such... ...Read More
10/02/2024
10/02/2024
Does anyone else find themselves thinking about Evelyn Shank's case and her stolen life? The fact th... ...Read More
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
