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Cold Case Files

REOPENED: Beauty Queen Killer

Cold Case Files

A&E / PodcastOne

True Crime, Society & Culture, History, Talk Radio

3.88.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2022

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

In 1978, beauty queen Tana Woolley moves into her first apartment alone. Not long after her move, Tana is found murdered and everyone in her apartment building becomes a suspect. Check out our great sponsors! Vegamour: Go to Vegamour.com/coldcase and use code "coldca se" to save 20% on your first order! Progressive: Quote at Progressive.com to join the over 27 million drivers who trust Progressive!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey cold case fans, we have something special for you.

0:03.3

We're bringing you double the episodes every week.

0:06.0

We know you dedicated fans need your fix in between new episodes.

0:09.9

So every Thursday, we are back bringing some of our best episodes from previous seasons.

0:15.2

Let us know which classic episodes you'd like to hear again in the comments.

0:18.8

And don't worry, we'll see you back here every Tuesday for all new episodes of Cold Case Vials too.

0:23.8

Now onto the episode.

0:25.5

This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual assault.

0:30.1

Use your best judgment.

0:36.9

Tanna Woolie was described as a smart and beautiful teenage girl by everyone that knew her.

0:42.3

She had lots of interests, but she loved cheerleading the most.

0:46.4

Tanna was confident and friendly. She came at life with a positive attitude.

0:50.7

For example, when she didn't win Homecoming Queen her senior year of high school, she didn't give up.

0:57.5

Instead, Tanna entered the Roseman Community pageant and became Miss Roseman in 1976.

1:05.1

After high school, Tanna enrolled in a local college and got a job on an Air Force Base.

1:12.5

And as part of becoming an adult, she decided it was time to get her own apartment.

1:16.8

As exciting as being out on her own was, it made Tanna a little nervous.

1:22.7

Men, neighbors looked at her in ways that made her feel uncomfortable.

1:28.4

She was right to be nervous, scared even.

1:31.5

Because in October of 1978, Tanna was murdered.

1:37.6

From A&E, this is Cold Case Vials.

1:40.4

Tanna was a responsible person and was never late to work.

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