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CASE #: 1984-43
MURDER CASE #: 1984-43
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William Emmett Groff

William Emmett Groff
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Date of Offense:

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Offense Location:

Irving, Texas

Summary:

On 05/27/1984, the victim, William Emmett Groff was found deceased, lying on the side of the road on S. Wildwood near the railroad tracks. The victim was shot to death. A witness was driving by and spotted his body approximately 3 feet off the roadway of S. Wildwood Dr. approximately 380 feet south of the railroad tracks.

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Circumstances of Offense:

The location of the victim did not appear to be the location where he was killed.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Detectives have been unable to contact any family members of William Groff.


Sunday, May 27, 1984

On 05/27/1984, a witness was driving by and spotted a body approximately 3 feet off the roadway of S. Wildwood Dr. approximately 380 feet south of the railroad tracks.


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Warren in 1984.

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