Jamie Bryan Thomas Kinseth, aged 35, was tragically killed on October 20, 2018, in Davis, California. The incident occurred early in the morning when Davis Police responded to an emergency call reporting a male subject shot by a firearm on F Street. Upon arrival, officers found Kinseth, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Yolo County Coroner's office later confirmed his identity.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Hayley Katherine Gilligan, a 29-year-old woman who had an on-again, off-again relationship with Kinseth. Gilligan was charged with a single count of murder, with an additional enhancement for the use of a firearm. According to the police, the shooting took place at Gilligan's residence, and she was the one who called 911 to report the incident. Gilligan's defense attorney claimed that she acted in self-defense, fearing for her life when Kinseth entered her home. However, the police gathered enough evidence to support probable cause for a homicide charge.
Gilligan's arraignment took place in Yolo Superior Court, where she did not enter a plea. The case was continued for further hearings. The tragic event shocked the local community, as Gilligan was known as an occupational therapist for the Woodland Joint Unified School District. The case highlighted the complexities of domestic relationships and the tragic consequences that can arise from them.
