Andrew Elam

Murdered

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A 19-year-old is killed while on a family outing
On June 17, 1989, 19-year-old Andrew Elam was tragically killed in Cathedral City, California. Andrew, who had recently completed his freshman year at California State University and was described as an exceptionally bright young man, had been jogging with his parents in the San Jacinto Mountains. The family planned to run along the trails, but Andrew decided to return to their car, which was parked along Highway 74 near the Pacific Crest Trail. When his parents returned to the vehicle later, th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Andrew Elam

    July 10, 2023

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Cathedral City

    CA

    1989-06-17

    1989-06-17

    1970-03-03

    19

    Andrew Elam

    Andrew

    Elam

    Victim

    10/13/2024


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    Was there a candlelight vigil planned for Andrew? I think it would be a beautiful way to honor his m... ...Read More
    05/25/2023
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    01/23/2023