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Chicago Crime History · 2026. 10. 26. 13:31

The Linda Goldstone Case — 1978

Linda Goldstone (1948–1978)Case at a GlancePersonLinda GoldstoneIncidentAbduction, rape, and murder after approximately 36 hours of captivityDateMarch 30–April 1, 1978LocationChicago, IllinoisLegal outcomeHernando Williams pleaded guilty, received a death sentence, and was executed in 1995CategoryChicago Crime HistoryIn the spring of 1978, Linda Goldstone left home to teach a childbirth class in..

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