About the Case:
On March 22, 1979, at approximately 0900 hours, HPD was notified by the VA Hospital Staff of a dead body located approximately 50 yards from John Street in the wooded area of the VA Hospital. Broken teeth, broken crutches, shoes, glasses, keys and bloody handkerchiefs were scattered near the body. The victim was found in a ditch lying face up. The victim died from "blows to the face and forehead, weak heart, and advanced age." The victim's nose was broken, had several teeth knocked out, and cuts above both eyebrows.
- Case Type:
- Homicide
- Incident Date:
- 03/22/1979
- Location:
- VA Hospital Wooded Area Hampton
- Status:
- Active
