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Jeanine Copeland

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jeanine Copeland was tragically murdered on January 26, 1989, in Fair Oaks, California. She was found shot to death in her home, along with Thomas Probst and Patrick Mungavin. The triple homicide was part of a larger crime spree that spanned across California and Arizona, resulting in the deaths of several other individuals. The authorities quickly identified the murders as part of a robbery spree and launched an extensive investigation to apprehend the culprits.

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  • Bonnie's Blog of Crime: Deadly Duo: James David Majors and Robert Reese killed 3 people for their drugs, money and jewelry; Majors sentenced to death
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    Victim Details

    Jeanine Copeland

    Female

    Fair-oaks

    CA

    1989-01-26

    Jeanine

    Copeland

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else looked into the connection between the crime spree in California and Arizona during ... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    Has anyone else been following the trial details regarding the behavior of Majors and Calo during th... ...Read More
    01/19/2024
    I’ve been reading more about the Fair Oaks murders, and I’m struck by the role of forensic evide... ...Read More
    12/21/2023
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