Jayesh Patel

Death by Force

Jayesh Patel, a 2-year-old boy of Indian ethnicity, tragically died on October 25, 1983, in Gilmer, Texas. His death was part of a horrific incident where his father, Gandabhai Patel, was accused of murdering his entire family, including his wife, Bhikhi Patel, and their other children, Shila and Jayaben Patel. The family lived in the Upshur House Hotel in Gilmer, which was owned and operated by Gandabhai Patel.

Gandabhai Patel faced multiple murder charges for the deaths of his wife and ...Read More

Jayesh Patel, age 2 - National Gun Violence Memorial