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Karin Santos-Coy
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Reno
State: Nevada
County: Washoe County
Date of birth: May 30, 1961
Date of death: June 28, 1980
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: June
LEA: Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Reno, Nevada
Case Description
On June 28,1990, Karin Santos-Coy, 19, was reported missing after attending the Reno Rodeo in Reno, Nevada. On July 10, 1980, Karin was found by hikers along Red Rock Road north of Reno, Nevada. The body was decomposed and was found nude. She was last seen talking to two white males at the rodeo. One of the males is described as having medium length curly blonde hair, barefoot, with casual clothing, about 5'10" tall and 130 pounds, age estimated to be 20-21. The second male is described as having short brown hair, 5'10" tall and 180 pounds. This subject also had no shoes on and was dressed in a t-shirt and pants, age estimated to be 28-30. Karin's family continues to advocate for their loved one and seek answers in her case.
If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Karin Santos- Coy, please contact Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3001. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
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