Suzanne Marie Collins

Suzanne Marie Collins (June 8, 1966 – July 12, 1985) was a Marine Lance Corporal who was raped and murdered by Sedley Alley on the morning of July 12, 1985. At the time of her murder she was stationed at Naval Air Station, Memphis in Millington, Tennessee. Collins was a student undergoing training at the base, and was scheduled to graduate from avionics training on the day of her murder. She is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Suzanne Collins was the daughter of Jack and Trudy Collins. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia.

Abduction and murder

Alley, a civilian married to a military person, abducted Collins late in the evening of July 11, 1985 while she was jogging on the base. He transported her to nearby Orgill Park where he raped and murdered her and left her body in the park. Two Marines jogging near where Collins was abducted heard her scream and ran toward the sound. However, as they reached the scene, they saw Alley's car drive off. They reported to base security and accompanied officers on a tour of the base, looking for the car they had seen. Unsuccessful, they returned to their barracks. Soon after returning to their quarters, however, the Marines were called back to the security office, where they identified Alley's car, which had been stopped by officers. Alley and his wife gave statements to the base security personnel accounting for their whereabouts. The security personnel were satisfied with Alley's story, and...
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