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Teresa Distel

Death by Force
Case Description
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Teresa Jaye Distel, aged 61, tragically passed away on February 7, 2017, in Novato, California. Teresa was well-known in Marin County, particularly for her boutique, Marin's Bikini Hut. Her death was a significant loss to her family and the community, who remembered her fondly for her love and kindness. Teresa's passing was initially reported as a sudden and unexpected event, leading to an outpouring of grief and condolences from those who knew her.

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  • Novato police investigate murder-suicide
  • NBC Bay Area: Novato Woman Fatally Shot; Boyfriend Sought: Police
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    Victim Details

    Teresa Jaye Distel

    Female

    Novato

    CA

    2017-02-07

    61

    Teresa

    Distel

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Teresa had on our community, especially through her belo... ...Read More
    02/26/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Teresa’s tragic case and couldn’t help but feel deeply for her ... ...Read More
    07/24/2023
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