Victim’s Dog Helps Solve City’s Oldest Cold Case

In 1974, Patricia “Annie” Ross was brutally murdered while her dog cowered in a dresser drawer

Annie lived with her dog, Jodie, in La Palma, California; image source.

The move was supposed to be a fresh start for Patricia Ann Ross — “Annie” to her friends.

After finalizing a painful divorce, the outgoing 30-year-old moved to La Palma, California, from Tucson, Arizona.