Gawaina Luster

Murdered
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On June 12, 1976, Dr. Gawaina J. Luster, a professor at Georgetown University, was found strangled to death in the 1800 block of Vernon Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM, and law enforcement officials arrived at the scene to confirm the homicide. The details of what led to the attack remain unclear, and despite an ongoing investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the case has not been solved.

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    Gawaina Luster

    January 2, 2023

    Washington

    DC

    1976-06-12

    Gawaina

    Luster

    10/15/2024


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