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Feb 2023
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Desiree Michaud (Queen of Clubs, Connect...

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Our card this week is Desiree Michaud, the Queen of Clubs from Connecticut. 

In 1984, 18-year-old Desiree Michaud was violently killed in a motel room in southeastern Connecticut. For nearly 40 years, her murder has haunted the community and stumped investigators as they’ve chased down every promising lead that’s come knocking on their door but have yet to find the answers they need to crack the case. 

If you know anything about the murder of Desiree Michaud on April 7th, 1984, please call the Groton Town Police Department at 860-441-6712.

 

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