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John Derek Glimstad

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Sep 09, 2001

Victim Details

John Derek Glimstad

Male

White / Caucasian

Sacramento

CA

2001-09-09

19

John

Derek Glimstad

07/07/2026

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John Derek Glimstad, a 19-year-old from Sacramento, California, tragically lost his life on September 9, 2001, during a violent rampage carried out by Joseph Ferguson. Ferguson, a 21-year-old former security guard for Burns International Security, embarked on a 24-hour killing spree that resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Glimstad. The incident began on September 8, 2001, when Ferguson, reportedly upset over a recent breakup and his suspension from work, targeted his former co ...
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  • Suspect in slaying of five in Sacramento kills himself
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