Valerie Schultz
Murdered

Case Description

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Could this woman be the victim of a serial killer?
Valerie Schultz, aged 27, was found dead on January 6, 1999, in Pittsburg, California. Her body was discovered in an industrial area, which had also been the site of other murders around the same time. Valerie, who was reportedly a sex worker, had suffered both stabbing and strangulation, which suggested a brutal and deliberate act of violence. The crime scene was similar to other cases during the period, raising suspicions that a serial offender might be involved. These similarities included bo ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Valerie Schultz

Case Added

March 27, 2023

gender

Female

city

Pittsburg

state

CA

Date Found

1999-01-06

Age at Death

27

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Valerie Schultz

First Name

Valerie

Last Name

Schultz

solved

No

Last Updated

10/14/2024

Area Body Found:

Forum Posts (3)

I'm curious if anyone has any theories about the murder of Valerie. The case has been in the news a ... ...Read More
12/08/2024

Has anyone seen Valerie recently? I'm trying to get in touch with her but can't seem to locate her. ... ...Read More
06/23/2023

I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic loss of Valerie. I had the privilege of knowing ... ...Read More
06/15/2023

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