MURDER
CASE #: 2008-63
Eleanor Nichols
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Fair Oaks, California
Summary:
Eleanor Nichols, 73, was found deceased in her Fair Oaks, California home on March 9, 2008, after firefighters responded to a structure fire. The Coroner's Office determined she had been shot prior to the fire being started. The case remains unsolved, with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office actively seeking information.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On March 9, 2008, at approximately 9:00 am, Sacramento Metro Fire responded to a structure fire at the 7900 block of Archer Avenue in Fair Oaks, California. Upon arrival, firefighters spoke with an elderly man who stated he had returned home from work and discovered his house on fire. He told firefighters he attempted to rescue his wife but was overcome by smoke. Firefighters extinguished the fire and discovered an elderly female deceased in the hallway of the residence. The victim was identified as 73-year-old Eleanor Nichols. Fire Department Arson Investigators determined the fire was suspicious and requested the Sacramento Sheriff's Office Homicide Team investigate. The Coroner's Office determined that Eleanor Nichols had been shot prior to the fire being started.
Additional Details:
The case is classified as a cold case homicide by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (Case #2008-Nichols). On the 8-year anniversary of Eleanor Nichols' death, her family and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office pleaded for anyone with information regarding the case to come forward. The suspect or suspects remain unknown. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 916-874-5057 with any information.
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According to the Coroner’s Office, Eleanor Nichols had been shot prior to the fire being started.
Fire Department Arson Investigators determined the fire was suspicious and requested the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Homicide Team investigate the incident.
Firefighters entered the residence and put out the fire. They located an elderly female deceased in the hallway of the residence. The victim was identified as 73 year old Eleanor Nichols.
On March 9, 2008, at approximately 9:00 am, Sacramento Metro Fire responded to the 7900 block of Archer Avenue in Fair Oaks regarding a structure fire.
Associated Persons
Unknown N. (Spouse) - Unknown
Unknown U. (Other) - Living
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