Rita Curran Murdered in Burlington, Vermont age 24

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A woman discovers her roommate murdered
On July 20, 1971, 24-year-old Rita Curran, a second-grade teacher, was found murdered in her apartment in Burlington, Vermont. Her body was discovered by her roommates, and the medical examiner determined that she had been sexually assaulted, beaten, and strangled. The case puzzled investigators for decades, leading to widespread media attention, including speculation that serial killer Ted Bundy might have been involved due to his connection to the area. However, no evidence ever directly tied ...Read More

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name

Rita Curran

Case Added

March 1, 2023

gender

Female

race

Caucasian / White

city

Burlington

state

VT

Date Found

1971-07-20

Age at Death

24

First Name

Rita

Last Name

Curran

solved

yes

Last Updated

09/20/2024

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Rita Curran
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