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Rose Worsnop

Case from Portland, OR dated Mar 14, 1981

Victim Details

Rose Worsnop

November 9, 2022

Female

Caucasian / White

Portland

OR

1981-03-14

1981-03-14

Yes

$2,500

82

Rose

Worsnop

07/20/2026


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On March 14, 1981, 82-year-old Rose Worsnop was found murdered in her home on North Albina Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Police responded to reports of a deceased woman and discovered that Worsnop had been the victim of homicidal violence. Despite the initial investigation, little evidence has surfaced, and the case has remained unsolved for decades. Worsnop, an elderly woman living alone, was well-known in her community, but her tragic death left many questions unanswered.

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  • ROSE WORSNOP | Portland.gov
  • Rose Jones Worsnop (1898-1981) – Find a Grave-äreminne
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