Debbi Finnern

Debbi Finnern

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Spokane

State: Washington

County: Spokane County

Date of birth: November 22, 1953

Date of death: June 22, 1984

Age: 30

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Knife Stabbing

Anniversary month: June

LEA: Spokane Police Department, Spokane, Washington

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Case Description

Debbi Finnern, 30, had recently moved to Spokane, Washington from Omaha, Nebraska. On June 22, 1984 at 1:40 A.M., Debbi's body was found on the east side of downtown by railroad workers. Her autopsy report states that she was stabbed several times. Defensive wounds all over her hands and wrists showed investigators Debbi had fought for her life. Debbi's case remains unsolved. Debbi's family continues to advocate for her case and fight for judicial resolution.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Spokane Police Department at (509) 242-TIPS. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call the Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest at (800) 222-8477.

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