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John Nondorf

Case from Westminster, CA dated Apr 02, 2017

Victim Details

John Nondorf

Male

Westminster

CA

2017-04-02

37

John

Nondorf

07/02/2026

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John Nondorf, aged 37, died on December 2, 2017, in Westminster, California. His death occurred at a Motel 6 located on Goldenwest Street, where he was staying with his fiancée. The incident that led to his death was a confrontation that escalated into a fatal shooting. According to reports, the altercation began when Nondorf, who was white, confronted Jonathan Breon Dunlap, a Black man, outside the motel. The confrontation reportedly started after Dunlap accidentally bumped into Nondorf's SUV. ...
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  • Orange County Register: Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Westminster motel
  • Orange County Register: Gunman convicted of manslaughter in slur-filled spat at Westminster motel
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