Trivia

The night of their date, Betty Lou and David went over to Sharon's house. They discussed going to San Francisco as a group, but Sharon's boyfriend was late in arriving. After a long wait, David and Betty Lou decided to leave by themselves.

Granddaughter of Louis E. Blenderman (1898-1975) and Avis Faye Hutton Blenderman (1902-1985).

While the rest of the Jensen family was deeply impacted by Betty Lou's death, her mother, Virginia, was particularly devastated.

Aunt of Denise Shiner.

Betty Lou was a junior at Hogan High, David a senior at Vallejo High.

Sister of Mclodie Jensen.

Betty Lou's best friend at that time was a classmate named Sharon. Fear had kept Sharon silent all of these years, but no longer is she afraid to speak about the tragedy and the events leading to it.

Daughter of Verne M. Jensen (1919-1993) and Virginia Blenderman (1924-2009).

Friday, Dec. 20 was the last day of school before Christmas break. It was also to be their first "official" date, as Betty Lou's parents had finally given their consent for her to see David.

Last attended Hogan High School in 1968.