Do you know who killed 82 year old Florence Putnam in 1986?
Florence Putnam, an 82-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, became the victim of a tragic and violent crime on September 19, 1986. On that evening, she and her daughter Geraldine, aged 54, were subjected to an armed robbery at their residence on North Caldwell Street. Both women sustained injuries during the attack. Unfortunately, Florence’s injuries were severe, and she was transported to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, Florence succumbed to her injuries two days later, on September 21, 1986.
The robbery-turned-homicide remains an unsolved case. Law enforcement from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has continued to investigate the incident but has not identified or apprehended the perpetrator. The violent crime left the Putnam family devastated and the community seeking answers. Authorities have offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the crime, encouraging anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case.
