Wilbert Ward
Murdered

Case Description

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A man is found stabbed in Santa Clara more than 50 years ago
On September 26, 1969, 47-year-old Wilbert Ward was found dead in Santa Clara, California. The Santa Clara Police Department began investigating his homicide after discovering his body on Sherman Street with at least one stab wound. Despite efforts by investigators, the suspect was never identified, and the case remains unsolved. Ward’s case is part of several cold cases that the Santa Clara Police Department continues to work on, with hopes that advances in forensic technology or new informat ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Wilbert Ward

Case Added

February 1, 2022

gender

Male

city

Santa Clara

state

Date of Death

1969-09-26

First Name

Wilbert

Last Name

Ward

Last Updated

10/14/2024

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I just learned that Wilbert Ward was tragically murdered on September 26, 1969. This news is incredi... ...Read More
09/23/2024

Has anyone seen Wilbert recently? I'm trying to track down his whereabouts. If you have any informat... ...Read More
03/15/2024

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