Brenda Gaddis

Murdered
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Brenda Gaddis, a 33-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, was tragically murdered in late 1990. Her body was discovered on December 12, 1990, in an isolated area southwest of Dayton, along Guthrie Road. Brenda's body was found by two individuals who were collecting cans, and she appeared to have been beaten to death. Police investigations revealed several blunt force injuries, suggesting a violent attack. Retired homicide Detective Doyle Burke, who initially investigated the case, believed Brenda w ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brenda Gaddis

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Dayton

    OH

    1990-11-22

    Brenda

    Gaddis

    10/28/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I am curious if there is any DNA evidence that has been reviewed in the Brenda case. Does anyone hav... ...Read More
    07/02/2024
    Brenda Gaddis was an African-American/Black Female, 0 years old at the time of disappearance. She wa... ...Read More
    11/01/2023
    Does anyone happen to know if Brenda Gaddis's case is listed in the Namus database? I'm curious to s... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
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