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Jennifer Lee Jenny Villarin

Death by Force
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Jennifer Lee "Jenny" Villarin, aged 45, tragically lost her life on August 3, 2000, in Woodacre, California. Villarin, who was a bartender at the Papermill Saloon, was house-sitting at her daughter Selina Bishop's studio apartment when the incident occurred. Early in the morning, neighbors reported hearing six to eight gunshots followed by the sound of a vehicle speeding away. Villarin and her boyfriend, James Gamble, were found shot to death in the apartment. The couple was likely asleep when t ...Read More
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    Jennifer Lee Jenny Villarin

    Female

    Woodacre

    CA

    2000-08-03

    45

    Jennifer

    Lee Jenny Villarin

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been reading a lot about the tragic events in Woodacre, and I can't stop thinking about how Jen... ...Read More
    12/28/2024
    It's so hard to comprehend the level of evil involved in the murders of Jennifer Villarin and James ... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    I keep thinking about the community response to the tragic events surrounding Jenny Villarin and the... ...Read More
    01/06/2024
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