David Joseph Thorne

Murdered

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David Joseph Thorne, aged 37, was killed on March 12, 2016, in San Diego, California. His death occurred amid a period of heightened violence in the area. Thorne was connected to a broader criminal investigation involving the West Coast Crips street gang, as part of a federal case centered on racketeering and violent crimes. This case included multiple murders, robberies, and sex trafficking operations orchestrated by the gang. Several key gang members were convicted of various crimes shortly be ...Read More
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Victim Details

David Joseph Thorne

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

San Diego

CA

2016-03-12

37

David Joseph

Thorne

No

10/13/2024


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03/17/2024