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Shadow of Fear: The Relentless Stalking and Unsolved Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott

In May 1980, after months of dealing with threatening phone calls, Dorothy Jane Scott disappeared under very strange circumstances. Four years later her remains were discovered in a remote area

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Kates Lara
Apr 22, 2025
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Background

On the evening of May 28, 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott dropped her young son off at her parents' home and headed to a work-related meeting in Anaheim, California. Hours later, her car was found burning in an alley, and for four years, her whereabouts remained a mystery. When her remains were finally discovered, they raised even more questions than answers.

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