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Laurence Herman Gus Versluis

Case from San-ysidro, CA dated Jul 18, 1984

Victim Details

Laurence Herman “Gus” Versluis

Male

White / Caucasian

San-ysidro

CA

1984-07-18

62

Laurence

Herman Gus Versluis

06/23/2026

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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 ...
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    Has anyone else learned about "Captain" Versluis, who fell victim during the tragic San Ysidro McDon... ...Read More
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