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Nicole Weiss

Case from San Diego, CA dated Jan 24, 2000

Victim Details

Nicole Weiss

November 15, 2022

Female

Caucasian / White

San Diego

CA

2000-01-24

Nicole

Weiss

190 - 200 lbs

07/07/2026


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On January 24, 2000, Nicole Weiss, aged 21, was found murdered in a gruesome and disturbing case in San Diego, California. Her body was discovered by firefighters in the parking lot of the College Avenue Baptist Church after responding to a fire. Weiss had been wrapped in cardboard, secured with rope, and set on fire. Her hands had been cut off, likely to hinder identification. For many years, Weiss remained unidentified, and the case grew cold.

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