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MURDER
CASE #: 1981-20
MURDER CASE #: 1981-20
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Diane Brown

Diane Brown
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Rancho Cucamonga CA

Summary:

On 01/01/1981, Diane telephoned a friend and said she had been picked up while hitch-hiking and was in Pomona with a couple of guys. Diane was never seen or heard from again. On 01/18/1981, Diane's legs were found in a trash bag near Summit Ave. / East Ave. in Rancho Cucamonga. On 01/26/1981, Diane's torso was found in a similar trash bag in the south Chino area. On 02/28/1981, Diane's head was found about 1/3 mile from where her legs were found.

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ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sheriff Homicide Detail (909) 387-3589 or WE TIP 1-800-78-CRIME

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Timeline of Events

Saturday, February 28, 1981 06:27pm

Diane's head was found about 1/3 mile from where her legs were found


Monday, January 26, 1981 06:26pm

Diane's torso was found in a similar trash bag in the south of Chino area, CA


Sunday, January 18, 1981 06:25pm

Diane's legs were found in a trash bag near Summit Ave/East Ave Rancho Cucamonga CA


Thursday, January 01, 1981 06:24pm

Diane telephoned a friend and said she had been picked up while hitch-hiking and was in Ponoma with a couple of guys


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