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On the evening of December 28, 1981, Jay Hunter and his wife, Ruth Hunter, were tragically shot to death in the bedroom of their home in Pacifica, California. The investigation revealed that the couple was murdered by their son, Michael Wayne Hunter. The motive behind the killings was rooted in a series of perceived grievances that Michael held against his father and stepmother. These included an incident where Ruth had reported Michael for breaking into their home while they were on vacation, a ...Read More
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Jay Hunter
Male
Pacifica
CA
1981-12-28
Jay
Hunter
11/20/2025


