Crime & Safetyscore 755·7 metrosupdated 3h ago

Closure for Family as Murder of Claire Gravel Finally Solved After 40 Years

Claire Gravel, a 20-year-old student, was found murdered in 1986, and her family has finally received closure after a man was convicted. The case, which remained unsolved for decades, is featured in the upcoming '20/20' episode titled 'The Salem Strangler.'

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