Joanna Messina
Murdered

Case Description

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In May 1980, 24-year-old Joanna Messina, a trained dental assistant, left her home in New York and journeyed to Alaska, seeking employment in a cannery. Accompanied by her German Shepherd, she arrived in Seward, Alaska, where she stayed at a rooming house owned by a local veterinarian and his wife. During this time, she encountered Robert Hansen, a local baker with a hidden predilection for violence.

On May 19, 1980, Hansen invited Messina to dinner. The evening took a dark turn when Ha ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Joanna Messina

gender

Female

city

Eklutna

state

Date of Death

1980-05-19

Age at Death

First Name

Joanna

Last Name

Messina

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/19/2024

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