Sarah McAbee

Murdered
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Do you know who murdered 76 year old Sarah Mae McAbee in 1997?
On December 19, 1997, Sarah McAbee, a 76-year-old woman from Gaston County, North Carolina, was found dead after being reported missing for nearly 10 months. Sarah, known to distrust banks, would often hide large sums of money in her home and clothing. After she disappeared, her family found over $25,000 hidden in various locations around her house. Her body was eventually discovered submerged in an abandoned well near Tryon Elementary School. An artificial Christmas tree had been placed on top ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sarah McAbee

    December 20, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Gaston County

    NC

    1997-12-19

    76

    Sarah

    McAbee

    No

    10/13/2024

    1


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    I'm doing some research and came across the name Sarah McAbee. Can anyone provide me with informatio... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    Does anyone know if there is any DNA evidence in the Sarah case? I am curious to know if forensic ev... ...Read More
    12/27/2023
    I'm wondering if there are any cameras in the area that may have recorded Sarah's last known locatio... ...Read More
    04/19/2023
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