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Kuanchung Kao

Case from Maria-place, CA dated Apr 29, 1997

Victim Details

Kuanchung Kao

Male

Maria-place

CA

1997-04-29

33

Kuanchung

Kao

06/23/2026

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Kuanchung Kao, a 33-year-old Taiwanese-born microbiologist, tragically died on April 29, 1997, in Rohnert Park, California. On the night of his death, Kao had been celebrating a new job at the Cotati Yacht Club. During his time at the bar, he was involved in two altercations with another patron, which led to the police being called. Kao was sent home in a taxi by the bartender, who noted that the bar fight was out of character for him. Upon arriving home, Kao, who had a blood alcohol level of 0. ...
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