Joan Herndon

Murdered
Case Description
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A woman is shot and killed with a shotgun
On October 19, 1995, 68-year-old Joan Herndon was found brutally murdered in her home in Arvonia, Virginia, located in Buckingham County. Herndon had been living alone in a rural area, and her murder sent shockwaves through the small community. According to reports, Herndon was discovered by a family member who had become concerned after not hearing from her. The details surrounding the crime indicated that she had suffered a violent death, but no arrests were made at the time, and the case went ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joan Herndon

    October 16, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Arvonia

    VA

    1995-10-19

    68

    Joan

    Herndon

    White

    5'8

    184 lbs

    10/07/2024


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