On July 16, 1981, 18-year-old Laverne Northern was killed in Chester, Pennsylvania. She was a young woman described as a daughter and friend whose life and prospects were cut short by an act of violence.

No publicly confirmed arrests or identified suspects have been reported in connection with Laverne’s killing, and the case remains unresolved. Her family and community continue to feel the loss and the absence of answers.

If anyone knew Laverne, saw something in Chester around July 16, 1981, or has information that could help this cold case, please share what you know.