Joseph Davis

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On May 19, 1976, Joseph Davis, age 65, was found dead in his home in San Diego, California, after a robbery gone wrong. Davis lived with his wife Adel in a small house on Cushman Place, Bay Park. He was known to carry significant amounts of cash, often using a money belt, as he was a self-employed swap meet buyer and seller. On the night of May 15, 1976, the couple answered a knock at the door and was confronted by an unknown armed intruder.

The assailant tied both Joseph and Adel up an ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Davis

    November 15, 2022

    Male

    San Diego

    CA

    1976-05-19

    65

    Joseph

    Davis

    10/13/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Would anyone happen to know if there has been a memorial set up for Joseph? Thank you.... ...Read More
    03/18/2024
    I'm curious if anyone knows if there is any DNA evidence in the Joseph case. Can anyone provide more... ...Read More
    11/30/2023
    Has anyone heard any recent updates on the case? I'm curious to know if there have been any new deve... ...Read More
    04/25/2023