Karren Etta Whiteside

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Karen Whiteside was encountered as she was walking to a friend's house in an alcove at Fairfield Elementary School. She was sexually assaulted and strangled. Her body was found by school staff members prior to school opening the morning of March 22, 1978.
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    Victim Details

    Karren Etta Whiteside

    November 6, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Eugene

    OR

    1978-03-22

    16

    Karren Etta

    Whiteside

    10/07/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    As many of you may have heard, Karren Etta was tragically murdered and her killer is still at large.... ...Read More
    07/26/2024
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am sendin... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    It is concerning to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Karren Etta. Given the se... ...Read More
    06/21/2024