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Nun murdered while praying; crime of opportunity or something more personal?
Roberta Ann Elam, also known as Robin, was about to make a big decision in her life: the time had come finally come for her to officially commit herself to religious life. At 26 years of age, Sister Robin was known as a pre-novitiate candidate. She was well-loved by her friends and family, and her fellow nuns at Mt. St. Joseph's in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Reports describe a very vibrant young woman. They mention a brilliant, gregarious young woman who drove an orange sports car, jog ...Read More
Roberta Ann Elam, also known as Robin, was about to make a big decision in her life: the time had come finally come for her to officially commit herself to religious life. At 26 years of age, Sister Robin was known as a pre-novitiate candidate. She was well-loved by her friends and family, and her fellow nuns at Mt. St. Joseph's in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Reports describe a very vibrant young woman. They mention a brilliant, gregarious young woman who drove an orange sports car, jog ...Read More
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Roberta Elam
September 4, 2023
Female
Caucasian / White
Wheeling
WV
1977-06-13
1977-06-13
1950-08-23
true
26
Roberta Elam
Roberta
Elam
Victim
No
11/05/2025
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Hello everyone,
I've been reading about the case of Roberta Ann Elam, and I can't stop thinking a... ...Read More
07/19/2024
I've been reading about the case of Roberta Ann Elam, and I can't stop thinking a... ...Read More
07/19/2024
Robin's case has always stuck with me because of how vibrant she seemed to be before her life was so... ...Read More
02/18/2024
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