MURDER
CASE #: 1978-11
MURDER CASE #: 1978-11
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Myrtis Lee Thomas

Also Known As:

Kathy Ann

Myrtis Lee Thomas
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Date of Offense:

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Offense Location:

Plano, TX

Summary:

On June 27, 1978, Myrtis Lee Thomas, also known as Kathy, was found laying nude near the railroad tracks by Coit Rd with multiple stab wounds. She was taken to the hospital where she was able to provide officers with some information on what happened to her, but died of her injuries on July, 11, 1978.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Myrtis Lee Thomas was working as a dancer at the Spotlight Club in Dallas, TX and reportedly left the location between 12:30 and 1:30 AM. She told officers that a white male threatened her with a knife and drove her to Plano, where he sexually assaulted her, stabbed her, and left her for dead.

Additional Details:

Ms. Thomas described her attacker as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 5'08", medium build, blonde hair, and a ruddy complexion. He was wearing white pants, a blue shirt, and cowboy boots. He drove a white Ford sedan that was described as old and beat up.

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Timeline of Events

Tuesday, July 11, 1978

Myrtis died of her injuries sustained during the attack


Tuesday, June 27, 1978 09:30am

Myrtis was found laying near the railroad tracks in Plano by passersby


Tuesday, June 27, 1978 01:00am

Myrtis left the Spotlight Club between 12:30 and 1:30 AM


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