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William Billy Wolf Jr

Case from Fargo, ND dated Aug 20, 1978

Victim Details

William "Billy" Wolf Jr.

January 29, 2022

Male

White / Caucasian

Fargo

ND

1978-08-20

1978-08-13

1978-08-20

21

William

Billy Wolf Jr

07/12/2026


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The remains of a 21 year old man are found in trash bags in a North Dakota River
In the late summer of 1978, the community of Fargo, North Dakota, was rocked by a gruesome discovery that would leave a lasting scar. William "Billy" Wolf, a 21-year-old Caucasian male, became the subject of a dark mystery that continues to baffle investigators more than four decades later. His life was cut short in a brutal fashion, and the circumstances surrounding his death have fueled speculation and a long, frustrating search for answers. The case remains one of the most disturbing unsolved ...
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  • BILLY WOLF - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news ...
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    Does anyone else think there could be a link between Billy Wolf Jr.'s murder and other unsolved case... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
    Does anyone else feel like the location where Billy was found suggests something significant? The Re... ...Read More
    06/22/2023
    I’ve been following Billy Wolf Jr.’s case for a while, and there’s one thing that’s always s... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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