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Do you know who killed Dorothy Townsend in 1975?
On January 21, 1975, Dorothy Townsend, a worker in Arlington, Virginia, was tragically murdered. Her body was found at her place of employment on Jefferson Davis Highway. Investigators described the suspect as a Black male, aged 20-25, with a medium-to-light complexion, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" tall, and with a medium build. The suspect was seen wearing a white knit hat, a brown vinyl coat, and red shoes. Despite early investigative efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with he ...Read More
On January 21, 1975, Dorothy Townsend, a worker in Arlington, Virginia, was tragically murdered. Her body was found at her place of employment on Jefferson Davis Highway. Investigators described the suspect as a Black male, aged 20-25, with a medium-to-light complexion, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" tall, and with a medium build. The suspect was seen wearing a white knit hat, a brown vinyl coat, and red shoes. Despite early investigative efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with he ...Read More
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Dorothy Townsend
December 12, 2022
Female
Unknown
Arlington
VA
1975-01-21
Dorothy
Townsend
11/17/2025
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I just read about Dorothy Townsend's murder on another thread, and it's truly unsettling how such a ... ...Read More
09/13/2023
09/13/2023
Has anyone else looked into the timeline of Dorothy Townsend’s murder? I’ve been diving into the... ...Read More
08/30/2023
08/30/2023
I'm really moved by Dorothy Townsend's story. It's been so many years without answers, and I can't i... ...Read More
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
