Dennis Gibson

Death by Force

Dennis Gibson, aged 30, was tragically murdered on November 19, 1981, near Yermo, California. His body was discovered in the rugged desert terrain of Odessa Canyon, west of Calico Ghost Town. The area was not easily accessible, making the discovery of his body by two hikers particularly significant. Gibson had been shot four times and bludgeoned to death, with .22 caliber fired cartridge casings and a black wooden tire knocker found at the crime scene. It took three years to positively identify ...Read More

Daily Bulletin: Twice-convicted killer on death row pleads not guilty to murder in Calico Ghost Town

Multiple murderer sentenced in 1981 killing near Calico

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