Coverage dated November 29, 2023

Likely victim of notorious "Scorecard Killer" in California identified as Iowa teen 49 years after murder

Headline from CBS News

Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Teen found dead 49 years ago in O.C. identified as alleged victim of 'Scorecard Killer' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Forty-nine years after his death, Michael Ray Schlicht has been identified as a victim of Randy Steven Kraft, California's notorious 'Scorecard Killer,' authorities said.

  2. Fox News

    Iowa teen identified as victim of 'Scorecard Killer' Randy Kraft after nearly 50 years (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An Iowa teen, previously known as "John Doe," has been identified as Michael Ray Schlicht. He is believed to be one of the early victims of California serial killer Randy Kraft.

  3. People

    Iowa Teen Murdered in 1974 Identified 49 Years Later. Could He Be the Victim of a Convicted Serial Killer? (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Using a investigative genetic genealogy, authorities identified Michael Ray Schlicht, found dead in 1974. He's a possible victim of "The Scorecard Killer" Randy Kraft.

  4. CBS News

    Likely victim of notorious "Scorecard Killer" in California identified as Iowa teen 49 years after murder (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.

  5. AL.com

    Iowa teen killed in 1974 believed to be victim of ‘Scorecard Killer’ Randy Kraft (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Long known simply as “John Doe,” the teen was identified Tuesday as Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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