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April Misenhimer

Case from Santa Rosa, CA dated Jan 17, 2003

Victim Details

April Misenhimer

December 7, 2022

Female

Caucasian / White

Santa Rosa

CA

2003-01-17

21

April

Misenhimer

07/25/2026


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SRPD Cold Case: April Misenhimer

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Do you know who murdered 21 year old April Misenhimer in 2003?
April Misenhimer, a 21-year-old woman, was found dead on January 17, 2003, in a Santa Rosa motel room. She had been strangled, and her death was ruled a homicide. Misenhimer was last seen alive at the motel, and investigators believe she was killed there shortly afterward. Despite efforts to gather leads, the case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified.

April's family described her as a loving and vibrant individual. Her tragic death is still a mystery, and her ...
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