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Conviction October 1, 1993 Homicide

Polly Klaas

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date October 1, 1993
Location Petaluma, California
Victim Age 12
Gender Female

Twelve-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped at knifepoint from a slumber party at her Petaluma home and murdered. Richard Allen Davis was convicted and sentenced to death. Polly's case led directly to California's 'three strikes' law and influenced child safety legislation nationwide.

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