On This Date in Minnesota History: March 24

March 24, 1977 – “Cindy Joy Elias, 19, was found murdered on [this date] off a logging road approximately eight miles north of Aurora, [Minn.]. Elias was found buried under a pile of brush at the scene, and initial investigations revealed she died as a result of multi-traumatic injuries to the head.

Elias was last seen in Virginia, [Minn.] at a local bar at approximately 12:30 a.m. A witness says Elias was looking for a ride home and had mentioned she was going to hitch hike.

Police believe the perpetrator or perpetrators are local people who were familiar with the area where she was found.”

http://www.spotlightoncrime.org/case_elias_cindy.cfm

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