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Rosella “Ro Ro” Atkinson

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Rosella “Ro Ro” Atkinson

Birth
Death
12 Oct 1987 (aged 18–19)
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Murder victim. Her skeletal remains were found in a shallow grave near Central High School's football field. However, there was nothing at the scene to identify her, not even jewelry, so her identity was unknown until 1990. Sculptor, Frank Bender, made a likeness of her face by using her skull. At an exhibit of his work, Rosella's Aunt felt she recognized her. Dental records confirmed her identity. A man local to the neighborhood confessed to the murder. This story was shown on the true crime TV show, Homicide City in October of 2020.
Murder victim. Her skeletal remains were found in a shallow grave near Central High School's football field. However, there was nothing at the scene to identify her, not even jewelry, so her identity was unknown until 1990. Sculptor, Frank Bender, made a likeness of her face by using her skull. At an exhibit of his work, Rosella's Aunt felt she recognized her. Dental records confirmed her identity. A man local to the neighborhood confessed to the murder. This story was shown on the true crime TV show, Homicide City in October of 2020.

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