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Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'
Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'

Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'

Date4/27/1970
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  • Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'. Stunned classmates at Oshawa's Kingsway College gather to discuss the death of 19-year-old Gail Ruth Mohns who was found strangled in her bedroom last night. In the background a flag flies at half mast. Students described the Grade 12 student as one of the prettiest and sweetest girls on the campus. Neighbors said she didn't wear any make-up and did very little dating because her boyfriend is in U.S.
  • Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'
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Original Toronto Star caption: Campus mourns slaying of 'sweetest girl'. Stunned classmates at Oshawa's Kingsway College gather to discuss the death of 19-year-old Gail Ruth Mohns who was found strangled in her bedroom last night. In the background a flag flies at half mast. Students described the Grade 12 student as one of the prettiest and sweetest girls on the campus. Neighbors said she didn't wear any make-up and did very little dating because her boyfriend is in U.S.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121055F
      GeographyCountryCanada
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      GeographyCity, town, twpOshawa
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      GeographyProvince or StateOntario
      GeographyRegion or DistrictDurham (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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