Death:Death by Homicide 2 September 1967 (Strangled to death, age 28) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Dutch prostitute and homicide victim. Working in the red-light district of Amsterdam, she was strangled in her "crib" the night of 9/2-3/1967. It was a "copycat" crime, as four years prior, another working girl had been killed in the same crib, the same way, and her killer had been caught the next day.
Barbara Plekker was born on September 25, 1938 in Zaandam, Netherlands. She is a public profile who has worked in the fields of education, politics, and social work.
Barbara Plekker is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the American Educational Research Association's Distinguished Service Award (1997) and the National Academy of Education's Spencer Award (2003).
She is a strong advocate for social justice and educational equity. She has served on the boards of several organizations that work to improve the lives of children and families, including the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Center for Children in Poverty.