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A Seaman is found murdered in his home
On March 31, 1978, Frank Carl Pepper, a 32-year-old man from Virginia Beach, was found dead in his home on South Plaza Trail. Police responded to a call in the early hours and discovered Pepper suffering from fatal injuries. Despite their efforts, Pepper could not be saved, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Pepper's murder has remained open but unsolved for decades. Law enforcement officials have worked diligently, following numerous leads, re-interviewing witne ...Read More
On March 31, 1978, Frank Carl Pepper, a 32-year-old man from Virginia Beach, was found dead in his home on South Plaza Trail. Police responded to a call in the early hours and discovered Pepper suffering from fatal injuries. Despite their efforts, Pepper could not be saved, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Pepper's murder has remained open but unsolved for decades. Law enforcement officials have worked diligently, following numerous leads, re-interviewing witne ...Read More
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Frank Carl Pepper
September 3, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Virginia Beach
VA
1978-03-31
32
Frank Carl
Pepper
Black
Brown
6'4
171 lbs
11/16/2025
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