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Mary Wheat

Death by Force
Case Description
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Mary Wheat, aged 42, tragically lost her life on September 3, 2018, in Jackson, California. The incident was a murder-suicide involving her husband, Brad Wheat, who was an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer. The couple had been experiencing marital issues, and on that fateful day, Brad Wheat confronted Mary at a nutrition store in Martell, California. Following an argument, Brad shot Mary multiple times before turning the gun on himself. The store owner, who was also present, was shot in ...Read More
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  • Off-duty California Highway Patrol officer kills wife, himself after shooting out store window
  • FOX40: Off-Duty CHP Officer Fatally Shoots Wife, Himself and Injures Store Owner
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    Victim Details

    Mary Wheat

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Jackson

    CA

    2018-09-03

    42

    Mary

    Wheat

    11/30/2025

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    Has anyone else been following the aftermath of Mary and Brad Wheat's case? I’ve been thinking abo... ...Read More
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