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James John Kulstad II

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Apr 08, 2018

Victim Details

James John Kulstad II

Male

Bakersfield

CA

2018-04-08

38

James

John Kulstad II

07/04/2026

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James John Kulstad II, aged 38, tragically lost his life on April 8, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. Kulstad was fatally shot in what has been described as a drive-by shooting while he was in the driveway of a South Bakersfield home. This incident shocked the local community, as such violent occurrences were uncommon in the neighborhood. Kulstad, a Bakersfield native, was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and love for surfing. He had moved to La Jolla in pursuit of his dreams and had develo ...
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