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Jody Lynn Wolfe
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Jody Lynn Wolfe
Updated Mar 25, 2024
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Jody Lynn Wolfe was born to Charles and Ramona (Delgadillo) Wolfe. She had sisters Jennifer and Janet Wolfe. Jody, who was 14 years old when she died, spent her entire life in Fresno California, where she was murdered and is buried.
In 1985, Jody, a 14 year old runaway, was raped and killed. The man responsible for her murder was later identified and was sentenced to death in 2018, thanks to advances in forensic technology. (See Fresno man sentenced to death for rape, murder of teen girl). The perpetrator was also found guilty of other crimes of rape and murder, although there was one known victim who had escaped with her life. To see more about his other crimes, see Rape trial begins for Fresno man who already faces death sentence.
Jody's story was featured on an episode of "Swamp Murders" - "Down the Canal" - on August 16, 2016. The summary from the show says the following: "In Fresno, CA the body of Jody Lynn Wolfe washes up along the banks of Dry Creek Canal. Detectives can't imagine who could do this to the young teen. But the more they learn about Jody's life, the more they begin to realize this murder hits close to home."
For a September 2021 update on the case and the status of her murderer, see Jody Lynn Wolfe Murder: Where is Eddie Ricky Nealy Now?
See Jody's obituary at Jody Lynn Wolfe: Obituary
A 2013 photo of Eddie Ricky Nealy, taken in court, can be seen at Eddie Ricky Nealy, Jody Lynn Wolfe's killer.
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