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Neal Edwin Abernathy

Case from Hercules, CA dated Feb 19, 1997

Victim Details

Neal Edwin Abernathy

Male

White / Caucasian

Hercules

CA

1997-02-19

43

Neal

Edwin Abernathy

06/26/2026

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Neal Edwin Abernathy, aged 43, tragically lost his life on February 19, 1997, in Hercules, California. Abernathy, who owned Precision Tune in Pinole, was found dead at his home from gunshot wounds. The incident also claimed the life of his 12-year-old son, Brendan. The discovery was made by Neal's wife, Susan, who returned home to find the unsettling scene. Upon entering the house, she noticed that cupboards, cabinets, and drawers were left open, which seemed unusual. As she moved further into t ...
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