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In the spring of 1969, Janet Lynn Shanahan, a 22-year-old Caucasian female, was a student at the University of Oregon with aspirations of becoming a teacher. Recently married for about ten months to Christopher John Shanahan, she was balancing her studies with a vibrant family life. On the evening of April 21, 1969, Janet attended a birthday party for her 15-year-old brother at her family's home in west Eugene. Following the celebration, she reportedly left but never returned to the apartment sh ...Read More
In the spring of 1969, Janet Lynn Shanahan, a 22-year-old Caucasian female, was a student at the University of Oregon with aspirations of becoming a teacher. Recently married for about ten months to Christopher John Shanahan, she was balancing her studies with a vibrant family life. On the evening of April 21, 1969, Janet attended a birthday party for her 15-year-old brother at her family's home in west Eugene. Following the celebration, she reportedly left but never returned to the apartment sh ...Read More
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Janet Lynn Shanahan
November 6, 2022
Female
White / Caucasian
Eugene
OR
1969-04-23
22
Janet Lynn
Shanahan
11/21/2025
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I've been reading a lot about Janet Lynn Shanahan's case, and something that really stands out to me... ...Read More
10/27/2024
10/27/2024
Does anyone else find it strange that Janet's murder happened right after a family gathering she att... ...Read More
12/03/2023
12/03/2023
