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Carolyn Jean Folkes

Case from El-cajon, CA dated May 19, 2022

Victim Details

Carolyn Jean Folkes

Female

El-cajon

CA

2022-05-19

87

Carolyn

Jean Folkes

07/04/2026

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Carolyn Jean Folkes, aged 87, passed away on May 19, 2022, in El Cajon, California. Her death was a tragic event that shocked the local community. Carolyn was found deceased in her home with significant trauma to her upper body. The circumstances surrounding her death led to an immediate investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The investigation quickly identified Carolyn's son, Chase Folkes, as a suspect. On the night of her death, Chase had called 911 requesting help. ...
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  • NBC 7 San Diego: East County man sentenced for fatally shooting his 87-year-old mother
  • NBC 7 San Diego: Man Charged With Killing Mother, 88, With Makeshift ‘Zip Gun'
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