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Barbara Stenzel

Homicide Victim, 1997

On May 27, 1997, at 1:52 p.m., Baltimore County Police responded to 2605 Yorkway, 21222 in reference to a cardiac arrest. They found 37-year-old Barbara Stenzel unresponsive on her couch. Despite life-saving efforts, Stenzel was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy determined that Stenzel had died from strangulation. 

composite sketch of male homicide suspect.

Composite Sketch of Suspect

Several witnesses observed a male subject enter the victim's apartment a short time before she was discovered. A composite sketch was completed.

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