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Richard Gilmore

Death by Force
Case Description
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Richard Gilmore, aged 67, passed away on August 20, 2015, in what was determined to be a tragic murder-suicide incident involving his brother, John Gilmore. The incident occurred in Pacheco, California, a neighboring community to Martinez. According to reports from the Contra Costa County coroner's office and the sheriff's office, the two brothers were found with gunshot wounds at a residence on Dalton Court. Deputies were dispatched to the scene following a report of a disturbance, and upon arr ...Read More
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  • InsideBayArea.com: Richmond: Police badge, loaded gun swiped from car
  • SFGate: 2 brothers shot, 1 dead, in apparent murder-suicide attempt
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    Victim Details

    Richard Gilmore

    Male

    Martinez

    CA

    2015-08-20

    67

    Richard

    Gilmore

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been reading about the Gilmore brothers case in Pacheco? It’s just so sad to think... ...Read More
    09/13/2024
    I've been following the Gilmore brothers' case, and it's really been on my mind lately. I can't stop... ...Read More
    02/18/2024
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