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A young girl's remains are found in Lambs Canyon two days after she vanished
In the spring of 1977, Valaine Briggs, an 18-year-old Caucasian female, was embracing a new chapter of her life in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally from the small town of Dillon, Montana, she had moved to the city to attend the LDS Business College. Described by those who knew her as exceptionally punctual and reliable, Valaine was building a future for herself, though she had recently ended an engagement. Her life, however, was tragically cut short in a crime that remains a haunting mystery. ...Read More
In the spring of 1977, Valaine Briggs, an 18-year-old Caucasian female, was embracing a new chapter of her life in Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally from the small town of Dillon, Montana, she had moved to the city to attend the LDS Business College. Described by those who knew her as exceptionally punctual and reliable, Valaine was building a future for herself, though she had recently ended an engagement. Her life, however, was tragically cut short in a crime that remains a haunting mystery. ...Read More
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Valaine Briggs
September 27, 2022
Female
Caucasian / White
Salt Lake City
UT
1977-05-07
1977-05-05
1977-05-07
1958-09-06
18
CO1977-27723
Valaine
Briggs
Victim
11/05/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (2)
Seeing Valaine Briggs' case remain unsolved for so many years is truly difficult, especially given t... ...Read More
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
I’ve been thinking about the role of Valaine's punctuality on the day she disappeared. It’s ment... ...Read More
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
