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Do you know who murdered 62 year old Cecil Griffin in 1980?
On July 16, 1980, 62-year-old Cecil Griffin was found dead in his home in Gastonia, North Carolina. His body was discovered on the kitchen floor by a neighbor the following morning. Griffin had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, back, and throat, and the crime appeared to be the result of a robbery. His wallet was missing, and several drawers in the house had been rummaged through, though there were no signs of forced entry. Despite an extensive investigation, the murder weapon was never ...Read More
On July 16, 1980, 62-year-old Cecil Griffin was found dead in his home in Gastonia, North Carolina. His body was discovered on the kitchen floor by a neighbor the following morning. Griffin had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, back, and throat, and the crime appeared to be the result of a robbery. His wallet was missing, and several drawers in the house had been rummaged through, though there were no signs of forced entry. Despite an extensive investigation, the murder weapon was never ...Read More
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Cecil Griffin
December 20, 2022
Male
Caucasian / White
Gastonia
NC
1980-07-16
62
Cecil
Griffin
11/10/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find it puzzling how there were no signs of forced entry at Cecil Griffin's house? ... ...Read More
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
I've been following cold cases in North Carolina, and Cecil Griffin's murder is one that truly stand... ...Read More
07/25/2023
07/25/2023
Does anyone know if any fingerprints were found at the scene of Cecil Griffin's murder? I read throu... ...Read More
01/15/2023
01/15/2023
