Name Murder Jill-Lyn | ||
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Born March 20, 1982 ( 1982-03-20 ) Syracuse, New York Died January 28, 2001(2001-01-28) (aged 18)
Syracuse, New York | ||
Jill-Lyn Euto (March 20, 1982 – January 28, 2001) was an 18-year-old murder victim from Syracuse, New York. Her mother found her stabbed to death in her apartment. Her murder remains unsolved.
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Biography
Euto was studying to be a paramedic while working at Aeropostale clothing stores in local Syracuse malls.
Euto's murder
Euto was stabbed to death in her sixth-floor apartment at 600 James Street in Syracuse, NY on Super Bowl Sunday January 28, 2001. Investigators have stated that the murder occurred between noon and 3 pm. No locks were broken, no money was taken. Based on eyewitness reports, whoever killed her did not come into the building with her. The murder weapon was one of Euto's own kitchen knives. Her mother, Joanne Browning, was the person who found her body.
Investigation
To date, police have not publicly identified any suspects.
Aftermath
Following the murder, Joanne Browning appeared on national television on shows such as Sally Jesse Raphael, Montel Williams, and the case has been profiled on America's Most Wanted.
In 2006, Joanne Browning filed a lawsuit against the property owner of the apartment. The complaint alleged that the property owners failed to "take minimal precautions to protect decedent from foreseeable harm from the criminal conduct of a thirdparty." The case was dismissed due to lack of proof of negligence on behalf of the property owner.
An annual candlelight vigil for Jill took place from 2001 to 2007 to remember Jill and raise awareness.