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Richard Wayne Van Heyningen

Case from Lakewood, CA dated Mar 31, 2015

Victim Details

Richard Wayne Van Heyningen

Male

Lakewood

CA

2015-03-31

47

Richard

Wayne Van Heyningen

07/05/2026

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Richard Wayne Van Heyningen, a 47-year-old resident of Lakewood, CA, tragically lost his life on March 31, 2015, in a violent incident involving his younger brother, Brandon Van Heyningen. The events unfolded near the intersection of Hardwick Street and Fanwood Avenue, where Richard was riding his bicycle. According to reports, Brandon, driving a pickup truck, deliberately rammed into Richard's bicycle, causing him to fall. Following the collision, Richard approached the driver's side of the tru ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Dispute between brothers allegedly ends with assault by car and deadly shooting - The Homicide Report
  • Lakewood: Victims since Jan. 2000 - The Homicide Report

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