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Susan Elaine Rancourt

Case from Ellensburg, WA dated Apr 17, 1974

Victim Details

Susan Elaine Rancourt

Female

White / Caucasian

Ellensburg

WA

1974-04-17

18

Susan

Elaine Rancourt

06/28/2026

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Susan Elaine Rancourt, an 18-year-old Caucasian female, was a bright and hardworking biology major at Central Washington State College in Ellensburg, Washington. Known for her kindness, her family affectionately called her "Prudence Pureheart." She was a dedicated student with a 4.0 grade point average who worked two full-time jobs the previous summer to pay for her tuition. On the evening of April 17, 1974, Susan attended a meeting for dorm advisors. After the meeting, she started walking back ...
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