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Maine man found guilty of murder for suffocating teen in 1984 after offering her a ride home

MACHIAS, Maine (TCN) -- A 67-year-old man has been found guilty of murder in connection with the 1984 death of an 18-year-old. According to the Maine State Police, Linda Maxwell spent the evening with friends on Aug. 23, 1984. It was the last time she was seen alive. Her body was.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: True Crime Daily ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from True Crime Daily says: MACHIAS, Maine (TCN) -- A 67-year-old man has been found guilty of murder in connection with the 1984 death of an 18-year-old. According to the Maine State Police, Linda Maxwell spent the evening with friends on Aug. 23, 1984. It was the last time she was seen alive. Her body was.

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  • Primary source: True Crime Daily
  • Published: Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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