Cold Cases

Wallace Thorton

Case#75-4826 Case Status:Open

Date body was found: January 27, 1975


About this case:
Wallace, age 25, was last seen or heard from on or around January 23, 1975. Wallace was known to have been involved in a lifestyle that brought concerns to him for his safety. Wallace’s body was found on the afternoon of January 27th by county highway workers at approximately 7800 South and 5200 West next to the road in a dry-farm field. Wallace died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds. The specific time of death was indeterminable due to freezing conditions but it is estimated he died several days prior to the discovery of his body.

The location where Wallace's body was found

Near the road at approximately 7800S. 5200W.

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