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Michael Ruppert

Case from Calistoga, CA dated Apr 13, 2014

Victim Details

Michael Ruppert

Male

White / Caucasian

Calistoga

CA

2014-04-13

63

Michael

Ruppert

06/28/2026

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Michael Ruppert, a former LAPD officer turned investigative journalist and author, was found dead on April 13, 2014, in Calistoga, California. He was 63 years old. Ruppert's death was ruled a suicide, as he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. His body was discovered in a trailer owned by his friend Jack Martin, where Ruppert had been staying. This tragic event marked the end of a tumultuous life filled with both acclaim and controversy.

Ruppert gained notoriety for his o ...
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