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Kenneth Stahl

Case from Orange, CA dated Nov 20, 1999

Victim Details

Kenneth Stahl

Male

Orange

CA

1999-11-20

57

Kenneth

Stahl

07/14/2026

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Dr. Kenneth Stahl, a 57-year-old anesthesiologist, and his wife, Carolyn Oppy-Stahl, were tragically murdered on November 20, 1999, in San Juan Capistrano, California. The couple had been out celebrating Carolyn's birthday and were found dead in their car on the Ortega Highway. Their vehicle was discovered with the engine running and headlights on, and both had been shot multiple times with a handgun. The authorities quickly ruled out robbery as a motive since valuables like watches, a wallet, a ...
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  • Doctor plots to kill wife, gets slain himself - Morning Journal
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