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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

11/27/2025


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