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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.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
October 1, 1993, her home in Petaluma, CA
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