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Clare Orton

Case from Walnut-creek, CA dated Jul 21, 2015

Victim Details

Clare Orton

Female

White / Caucasian

Walnut-creek

CA

2015-07-21

19

Clare

Orton

07/16/2026

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Clare Orton, a 19-year-old resident of Walnut Creek, California, tragically lost her life on July 21, 2015, in a murder-suicide incident. Clare, who had recently completed her freshman year at San Diego State University, was at her parents' home when the incident occurred. She was known for her academic excellence, being an honors student majoring in environmental engineering, and her athletic prowess as a cross-country runner during her high school years at Las Lomas High School.

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  • SFGate: Walnut Creek murder-suicide suspect used “ghost guns,” police say
  • SFGate: 2 young adults dead in suspected murder-suicide in Walnut Creek
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragic loss of Clare Orton. It's so hard to comprehend h... ...Read More
    08/13/2024
    Has anyone else read about Scott Bertics' background and upbringing? It seems puzzling that there we... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    I can't stop thinking about Clare's future potential and everything she could have achieved. As some... ...Read More
    03/17/2024
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