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Cheri Jo Bates
Status
Unsolved
Type
Homicide
Date
October 30, 1966
Location
Riverside, California
Victim Age
18
Gender
Female
Cheri Jo Bates was found stabbed to death near the library of Riverside City College. The Zodiac Killer sent letters claiming responsibility for the murder, though investigators debated whether it was truly his work. The case remains unsolved and Bates is often included in discussions of Zodiac victims.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
October 30, 1966, Riverside City College Library, CA
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