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Laurence Herman "Gus" Versluis, aged 62, tragically lost his life on July 18, 1984, during the infamous San Ysidro McDonald's massacre. This horrific event unfolded when a gunman opened fire at a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California, resulting in the deaths of 21 people, including Versluis, and wounding 19 others. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Versluis, a trucker who had moved from Iowa to Chula Vista in the late 1940s, was known for his nickname "Ca ...Read More
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Laurence Herman “Gus” Versluis
Male
White / Caucasian
San-ysidro
CA
1984-07-18
62
Laurence
Herman Gus Versluis
11/26/2025
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Has anyone else learned about "Captain" Versluis, who fell victim during the tragic San Ysidro McDon... ...Read More
06/01/2024
06/01/2024
Did anyone else find it chilling to learn about Laurence "Gus" Versluis and his life before the trag... ...Read More
07/01/2023
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