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Jon Charles Hellyar

Case from Santa-rosa, CA dated Jan 12, 1983

Victim Details

Jon Charles Hellyar

Male

Santa-rosa

CA

1983-01-12

30

Jon

Charles Hellyar

07/07/2026

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Jon Charles Hellyar, aged 30, tragically lost his life on January 12, 1983, in Santa Rosa, California. His death was the result of a brutal murder committed by the infamous serial killers, Suzan and Michael Carson, also known as the "San Francisco Witch Killers." The Carsons, who were on the run and hitchhiking, were picked up by Hellyar near Bakersfield while he was on his way to Santa Rosa. During the journey, Suzan Carson claimed that Hellyar was a witch and needed to be stopped. This accusat ...
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  • Michael Bear Carson and Suzan Carson - Wikipedia
  • HellHorror: Suzan Carson And Proven Victims (The San Francisco Witch Killers) - Female Famous Serial Killer
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