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Jean P. Welch

Age: 72
Race: White
Sex: Female
Date Reported Missing:
Date of Death: 5/17/1965
Date of Recovery:
Cause: Blunt Force Trauma
County: Allegany
Referring Case Number: 2914-C

On May 17, 1965 Jean Welch was found deceased in her home in the 1000 block of Oldtown Road in Cumberland, Allegany County, MD. Welch died as a result of blunt force trauma. It appeared Welch's murder may have been sexually motivated. A suspect was developed however the case was never closed due to lack of evidence.

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