Maryland   Department of State Police

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Leo W. Shroyer

Age: 88
Race: White
Sex: Male
Date Reported Missing:
Date of Death: 10/22/1976
Date of Recovery: 10/22/1976
Cause: Strangulation
County: Allegany
Referring Case Number: H-52-08895

Leo Shroyer was last seen alive on October 22, 1976 at approximately 5:30 p.m. walking toward his home. Leo was retired and lived alone. On October 22, 1976 Maryland State Police received an anonymous telephone call to check on the welfare of Leo Shroyer. On October 22, 1976 at approximately 6:30 p.m. when Maryland State Police arrived at Shroyer's residence located in Ellerslie in Allegany County, MD Shroyer was found deceased in his garage. Robbery appeared to be a motive in the murder.

Contact Information for this case:
Maryland State Police Homicide

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