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Jerry Sisson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 8, 2016, Jerry Sisson, an 81-year-old resident of Fortuna, California, was found dead alongside his son, Steve Sisson, aged 50, in what authorities determined to be a tragic murder-suicide. The Fortuna Police Department responded to a call reporting two unresponsive males at a residence on Emerald Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered both men deceased from apparent gunshot wounds in the garage. Preliminary investigations indicated that Steve Sisson had shot his father, Jerry Sisson ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jerry Sisson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Fortuna

    CA

    2016-10-08

    81

    Jerry

    Sisson

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about how social isolation might have played a role in this heartbreaking c... ...Read More
    01/23/2025
    I've been thinking a lot about the Sisson case lately, especially because it seems so out of charact... ...Read More
    07/13/2024
    It’s always heartbreaking to hear about a case like the Sisson tragedy in Fortuna. I’ve been thi... ...Read More
    02/04/2024
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