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Deborah Diane Gordon

Case from Austin, TX dated Aug 05, 2010

Victim Details

Deborah Diane Gordon

Female

Austin

TX

2010-08-05

58

Deborah

Diane Gordon

07/24/2026

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Deborah Diane Gordon, a 58-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, tragically passed away on August 5, 2010. She was a beloved instructor at the Austin YMCA, known for her dedication to teaching pilates and fitness classes. Her death was initially shrouded in mystery, but it was later revealed to be a murder.

The investigation into Deborah's death led to the arrest of her husband, John Malcolm Nordstrom III, who was 63 years old at the time. According to police reports, Nordstrom shot his wife ...
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  • Legacy.com: Deborah Diane Gordon's Obituary (2010) Austin American-Statesman
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