MURDER
CASE #: 1978-11
Myrtis Lee Thomas
Also Known As:
Kathy Ann
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
Date of Offense:
Jurisdiction:
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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