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MURDER
CASE #: 1970-5
MURDER CASE #: 1970-5
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June Ann Burtoft

June Ann Burtoft
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Status:

Open

Date of Offense:

Date of Offense:

Jurisdiction:

california

Offense Location:

Angeles National Forest

Summary:

June went missing on Monday September 28, 1970. She was last seen by co-worker 4:15 pm. Clothing and engagement ring found with body. She worked at Pasadena's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as clerk typist. She went to Market in Glendale. Taken to Angeles National Forest. Car was discovered with purse and groceries in front seat across from the store at 10 pm September 28 1970.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Murdered. Autopsy unable to determine if she was sexually molested as body was partially ravaged by animals. Found by Ranger Gerald DeRhodes October 18, 1970.

Additional Details:

Detectives involved in June's case: R.W Wells, R.L Dickey Foothill Division and Detective Lt Robert Helder. Information: Central Homicide Downtown

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Lead Investigators Des R.W Wells and R.W Wells

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June Ann Burtoft

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Timeline of Events

Sunday, February 09, 2025 12:40pm

Last seen by co-worker 4:15 pm September 28 1970


Sunday, February 09, 2025 12:35pm

Stopped at Lucky Market Glendale Market on September 28 1970


Sunday, February 09, 2025 12:34pm

Drove or was driven to Angeles National Forest


Sunday, February 09, 2025 12:32pm

Found 300 feet from Angeles Crest Highway by Ranger Gerald DeRhodes Monday October 18, 1970


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