Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Teen victim in Oakland cold case murder identified after 57 years

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By Carlos E. Castañeda Oakland police announced a breakthrough in a cold case homicide investigation with the identification of a teenage girl found murdered nearly six decades ago. On October 2, 1969, police officers responded to the former Hotel St.

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KTVU San Francisco
Breakthrough in 1969 cold case: Oakland police, FBI (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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The Oakland Police Department and the FBI are set to hold a news conference Thursday to announce a "significant breakthrough" in a nearly 57-year-old homicide investigation and the identification of a victim who has remained unidentified since 1969. The news conference begins at 12:30 p.m.
KION Central Coast
Watch: Oakland police announce breakthrough in 1969 Oakland cold case murder (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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Oakland police announced the positive identification of a teenage girl found murdered nearly six decades ago in a downtown hotel.
KION Central Coast
Teen victim in Oakland cold case murder identified after 57 years (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Oct 1, 2026
KION Central Coast's feed description
By Carlos E. Castañeda Oakland police announced a breakthrough in a cold case homicide investigation with the identification of a teenage girl found murdered nearly six decades ago. On October 2, 1969, police officers responded to the former Hotel St.