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Joann Canfield

Case from Alameda, CA dated Oct 26, 2014

Victim Details

Name

Joann Canfield

Gender

Female

City

Alameda

State

CA

Date Of Death

2014-10-26

Age At Death

72

First Name

Joann

Last Name

Canfield

Last Updated

07/03/2026

Case Description

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Joann Canfield, aged 72, passed away on October 26, 2014, in Alameda, California. Her death was a tragic and complex event, deeply intertwined with her battle against dementia. Joann's husband, Jerry Canfield, was the central figure in this heartbreaking story. On the day of her death, Jerry took Joann home from her nursing facility, where she had been staying due to her deteriorating condition. After a failed attempt to poison her with sleeping pills, Jerry shot Joann in the head, ending her li ...

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Joann Canfield – Disability Day of Mourning

The Mercury News: Tragic love story: Alameda man imprisoned for killing wife with dementia

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