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Jason Hairston

Case from Dixon, CA dated Sep 04, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Jason Hairston

Gender

Male

City

Dixon

State

CA

Date Of Death

2018-09-04

Age At Death

47

First Name

Jason

Last Name

Hairston

Last Updated

06/21/2026

Case Description

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Jason Hairston, a former NFL player and founder of the hunting apparel company KUIU, passed away on September 4, 2018, at the age of 47 in Dixon, California. Hairston, who had a notable career as a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos, transitioned into a successful business career after retiring from football due to a severe neck injury. He co-founded Sitka Gear and later launched KUIU, which became a prominent name in the hunting apparel industry.

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sacbee: Jason Hairston, hunting gear giant and former UC Davis star, died of suicide, company says

SFGate: Was CTE Stealing His Mind? A Gunshot Provided the Answer

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I've been following Jason Hairston's case and it's truly saddening to think about what he went throu... ...Read More
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