William Joe Kennedy

Murdered
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On July 18, 1981, William Jo "Bill" Kennedy, a 71-year-old resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was found murdered in his home at 415 South Quebec Avenue. His body was discovered after authorities responded to a fire at the residence. Upon investigation, it was determined that the fire had been intentionally set in an attempt to cover up the homicide. Kennedy had been stabbed to death before the fire was ignited.

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    Victim Details

    William Joe Kennedy

    December 4, 2022

    Male

    Tulsa

    OK

    1981-07-18

    William Joe

    Kennedy

    10/20/2024


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