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Lorri Ellen Richardson

Case from Jackson, MI dated Aug 06, 1979

Victim Details

Lorri Ellen Richardson

Female

White / Caucasian

Jackson

MI

1979-08-06

17

Lorri

Ellen Richardson

06/28/2026

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On a tragic summer evening in Jackson, Michigan, the life of 17-year-old Lorri Ellen Richardson was cut short. A White/Caucasian female, Lorri was an honor student and a recent graduate of Vandercook Lake High School with a bright future ahead of her. On August 6, 1979, while at her job at a local establishment on the south side of the city, she was abducted during a robbery. The devastating discovery of her body was made shortly after she was taken, leaving her family and the community in profo ...
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  • Lorri Ellen Richardson (1961-1979) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Lorri Ellen Richardson, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else been looking into the details of the robbery that led to Lorri Ellen Richardson's ab... ...Read More
    07/11/2024
    I recently came across Lorri Richardson's case, and I've been thinking about her family and friends.... ...Read More
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    Has anyone come across any information about Lorri’s plans the night of August 6th? I've been thin... ...Read More
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