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This thread is dedicated to finding out any information about my Aunts JoAnn's death. I know it happend almost 40 years ago but her case has never been solved. Any additonal information that can be added to helping me research & find information is greatly appreciated. I never knew her as she was killed 2 weeks after my brother was born & 5 years before I was born. I have often been compaired to JoAnn with our personalities & our locks of curls. Since I was never able to meet her in person I have found myself dedicated in trying to help solve her murder. Below is some of the info I have already found posted. I am currently waiting to hear back from Pasadena Police Dept as I am trying to gain access to her Cold Case/murder file. Her death seems to often be associated with the Texas Killing Fields when I have researched online. Any info is much appreciated no matter how small or big.
On October 23, 1972 the body of Mildred Joann Knighten was discovered lying on the side of the road. The victim came to her death as a result of stab wounds. The death of Mildred Joann Knighten was ruled a homicide by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim was discovered by a truck driver making a delivery. An extensive investigation was conducted resulting in numerous interviews. Additional information is needed to bring this case to a close.
Galveston Daily News
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
GIRL'S BODY IDENTIFIED
Pasadena TX (AP) The body of a young girl found slain in a ditch near here was identified Tuesday as Jo Ann Knighten, 15, of Houston.
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The body stabbed at least 50 times and nearly decapitated was found Monday in a ditch near Texas 225. The body was clad only in a shirt.
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The Baytown Sun
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
MURDER VICTIM WAS ON WAY TO LA PORTE
Pasadena TX (AP) A girl found stabbed, slashed and almost beheaded in an industrial area here has been identified as Mildred Jo Ann Knighten, 15, a junior high school pupil, police said.
Her body, clad only in a brown corduroy shirt, was found Monday morning. Relatives identified it Tuesday.
Police Chief Ellis Means said the body bore 61 stab wounds in the back and nine about the face plus slashes on the legs, and the throat was slashed repeatedly.
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On October 23, 1972 the body of Mildred Joann Knighten was discovered lying on the side of the road. The victim came to her death as a result of stab wounds. The death of Mildred Joann Knighten was ruled a homicide by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim was discovered by a truck driver making a delivery. An extensive investigation was conducted resulting in numerous interviews. Additional information is needed to bring this case to a close.
Galveston Daily News
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
GIRL'S BODY IDENTIFIED
Pasadena TX (AP) The body of a young girl found slain in a ditch near here was identified Tuesday as Jo Ann Knighten, 15, of Houston.
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The body stabbed at least 50 times and nearly decapitated was found Monday in a ditch near Texas 225. The body was clad only in a shirt.
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The Baytown Sun
Wednesday, October 25, 1972
MURDER VICTIM WAS ON WAY TO LA PORTE
Pasadena TX (AP) A girl found stabbed, slashed and almost beheaded in an industrial area here has been identified as Mildred Jo Ann Knighten, 15, a junior high school pupil, police said.
Her body, clad only in a brown corduroy shirt, was found Monday morning. Relatives identified it Tuesday.
Police Chief Ellis Means said the body bore 61 stab wounds in the back and nine about the face plus slashes on the legs, and the throat was slashed repeatedly.
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