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Suspect in 1976 Doisy killing brought back to Missouri

Thursday, October 15, 2009 | 1:15 p.m. CDT; updated 11:22 p.m. CDT, Thursday, October 15, 2009

Becky Doisy disappeared in 1976, and her body was never found.   ¦  Photo courtesy of Kathy Doisy

BY The Associated Press

ATLANTA — A man accused of killing a former MU student 33 years ago has been returned to Missouri.

Johnny Wright, 65, was transferred this week to the Boone County Jail from the Gwinnett County jail, where he's been since Sept. 23.

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  A 1980 drawing by short-order cook Arthur Koch depicts a scene at Ernie's including a large drawing above the kitchen, except Koch's rendition has Dick Tracy referring to the 1976 disappearance of part-time waitress Becky Doisy. The drawing also features 1976 Ernie's owner, Wayne Gladney, front, and Koch serving customers.

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He faces a murder charge in the death of 23-year-old Rebecca Doisy, who disappeared in August 1976. His bond was set at $100,000.

The 23-year-old woman was a poet and waitress at a popular Columbia diner before she disappeared in August 1976. Her body has never been found.

He was detained in suburban Atlanta after seeking a criminal background check for a job application. The check revealed a warrant in the Doisy case issued in 1985.

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