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Iowa teen identified as victim of 'Scorecard Killer' Randy Kraft after nearly 50 years

After 49 years, the body of a 17-year-old Iowa boy, Michael Ray Schlicht, has been identified as one of the victims of the infamous serial killer Randy Steven Kraft.
Schlicht's body was found in 1974 in Aliso Viejo, California, and his death was initially believed to be accidental due to alcohol and diazepam intoxication.
Investigators used DNA samples and genealogy databases to connect Schlicht's family members and positively identify him, leading to a reopened investigation into his murder by Kraft.

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NE Iowa Publishing

Serial killer victim of Iowa identified after 49 years

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — An Iowa teen who is believed to be one of the earliest victims of a notorious California serial killer has been identified after 49 years.

3 years ago·Oelwein, United States

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Teen found dead by off-roaders 49 years ago is likely victim of serial killer, CA cops say

The “Scorecard Killer” was convicted of 16 murders and sentenced to death in 1989, deputies said.

3 years ago·Gulfport, United States

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The Ledger-Enquirer

Teen found dead by off-roaders 49 years ago is likely victim of serial killer, CA cops say

The “Scorecard Killer” was convicted of 16 murders and sentenced to death in 1989, deputies said.

3 years ago·Columbus, United States

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Teen found dead by off-roaders 49 years ago is likely victim of serial killer, CA cops say

The “Scorecard Killer” was convicted of 16 murders and sentenced to death in 1989, deputies said.

3 years ago·Georgia, United States

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Belleville News-Democrat

Teen found dead by off-roaders 49 years ago is likely victim of serial killer, CA cops say

The “Scorecard Killer” was convicted of 16 murders and sentenced to death in 1989, deputies said.

3 years ago·Belleville, United States

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Bradenton Herald

Teen found dead by off-roaders 49 years ago is likely victim of serial killer, CA cops say

The “Scorecard Killer” was convicted of 16 murders and sentenced to death in 1989, deputies said.

3 years ago

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OC Register broke the news in Irvine, United States 3 years ago on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

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