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Conviction February 1, 2002 Homicide

Danielle van Dam

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date February 1, 2002
Location San Diego, California
Victim Age 7
Gender Female

Seven-year-old Danielle van Dam was abducted from her Sabre Springs home and murdered by neighbor David Westerfield. Her body was found in a rural area two months later. Westerfield was convicted and sentenced to death. He remains on California death row.

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