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Donald Norcia

Case from Brattleboro, VT dated Feb 23, 1981

Victim Details

Donald Norcia

August 9, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Brattleboro

VT

1981-02-23

1981-02-23

39

Donald

Norcia

07/03/2026

1


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A fire leads to the discovery of a murder victim
On a cold winter evening in Brattleboro, Vermont, the tranquility of Elliot Street was shattered by the outbreak of a fire. On February 23, 1981, at approximately 8:30 p.m., emergency services responded to a blaze at a local residence. Inside, they discovered the body of the homeowner, 39-year-old Donald Norcia. It was quickly determined that the fire was not the cause of his death.

An autopsy revealed a more sinister story. Donald Norcia, a male, had been the victim of a brutal beating. ...
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  • The remains of 39 year-old Donald... - Vermont State Police
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