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Christy Lynn Wilson

Case from Seal-beach, CA dated Oct 12, 2011

Victim Details

Christy Lynn Wilson

Female

White / Caucasian

Seal-beach

CA

2011-10-12

47

Christy

Lynn Wilson

07/13/2026

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Christy Lynn Wilson, aged 47, tragically lost her life on October 12, 2011, in the Seal Beach Salon Meritage shooting, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Orange County history. Christy was a beloved nail artist at the salon, where she had worked for over 15 years. On that fateful day, Scott Dekraai, armed with multiple firearms, entered the salon and opened fire, killing eight people, including Christy. The shooting was reportedly fueled by a bitter custody dispute between Dekraai and his ex ...
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  • Voice of OC: No Death Penalty For Seal Beach Mass Murderer Scott Dekraai, Judge Rules
  • 2011 Seal Beach shooting - Wikipedia
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