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John Winkler

Case from West-hollywood, CA dated Apr 07, 2014

Victim Details

John Winkler

Male

White / Caucasian

West-hollywood

CA

2014-04-07

30

John

Winkler

07/20/2026

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John Winkler, a 30-year-old aspiring television producer, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2014, in West Hollywood, California. Winkler had recently moved to the area from Washington state to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. On the night of his death, Winkler was visiting friends in an apartment below his own on Palm Avenue when a violent incident unfolded. Alexander McDonald, a resident of the apartment, took Winkler and two other men hostage at knifepoint. McDonald, who was r ...
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  • latimes.com: Deputies fatally shoot man after triple stabbing in West Hollywood
  • ABC7 Los Angeles: LA deputies mistakenly killed innocent man in West Hollywood
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    Just read through some of the details surrounding John Winkler's tragic passing, and my heart goes o... ...Read More
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    I've been following John's case closely, and it's just so devastating for his family and friends. Th... ...Read More
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