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Jessy Stayner

Case from Merced, CA dated Dec 26, 1990

Victim Details

Jessy Jerrold Jerry Stayner

Male

Merced

CA

1990-12-26

42

Jessy

Stayner

07/25/2026

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Jessy Jerrold "Jerry" Stayner, aged 42, was tragically found dead on December 26, 1990, in his home in Merced, California. Stayner, who worked as a dispatcher for Leavitts Trucking Inc., was shot with his own gun at around 1:20 p.m. after returning home for lunch. His body was discovered by a friend who noticed the front door open and decided to investigate. The case has remained unsolved for many years, with no immediate suspects identified at the time of the incident.

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    Has anyone else wondered about the timeframe on the day of Jerry Stayner's murder? I find it really ... ...Read More
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    I came across an interesting detail while diving into the Stayner case files recently. It's about th... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the renewed discussion around the timeline of Jerry Stayner's murder?... ...Read More
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