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Nicole Mingham

Death by Force
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Nicole Mingham, aged 34, tragically died on January 1, 2015, in Modesto, California. Her death was part of a devastating murder-suicide incident that shocked the local community. On the night of January 1, 2015, Modesto police received a distressing call from Stephen Mingham, Nicole's father, who confessed to killing his family before taking his own life. When officers arrived at the Mingham residence, they discovered the bodies of Stephen Mingham, his wife Janet Mingham, their son Chad Mingham, ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Nicole Mingham Obituary (2015) - Modesto, CA - Modesto Bee
  • modbee: Modesto man ‘reached his point’ before killing family, self on New Year’s Day
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    Victim Details

    Nicole Mingham

    Female

    Modesto

    CA

    2015-01-01

    34

    Nicole

    Mingham

    11/23/2025

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    10/04/2023
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