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Cold case killing of Cheri Jo Bates continues to haunt Riverside 6 decades later
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rob McMillan , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The killing of Cheri Jo Bates, which occurred on the campus of Riverside City College, remains unsolved nearly 60 years later.
A decades-old cold case continues to be a source of concern in Riverside. The killing of Cheri Jo Bates, which occurred on the campus of Riverside City College, remains unsolved nearly 60 years later. Investigations into the case are still ongoing, with leads being pursued by authorities.
Family members of the victim are also seeking answers. Further details about the case and its ongoing investigation are available from local news sources, including ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A decades-old cold case continues to be a source of concern in Riverside. The killing of Cheri Jo Bates, which occurred on the campus of Riverside City College, remains unsolved nearly 60 years…
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