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John Stinson

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jul 15, 1982

Victim Details

John Stinson

Male

White / Caucasian

Orlando

FL

1982-07-15

44

John

Stinson

07/21/2026

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On July 15, 1982, authorities in Orlando, Florida, discovered the bodies of Edward Wise, a 47-year-old white male, and his live-in partner, John Stinson, a 44-year-old white male, in their home on Henry Balch Drive. Both men had been shot and stabbed to death. The medical examiner estimated they had been deceased for at least a week, possibly up to ten days. The discovery was prompted by a mail carrier who noticed an accumulation of uncollected mail and a foul odor emanating from the residence. ...
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  • Obituary for John Stinson | White Family Funeral Home
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    Has anyone here looked into the background and possible motives of Donald William Dufour? It breaks ... ...Read More
    12/05/2024
    It's been over four decades since Edward Wise and John Stinson's lives were tragically cut short, an... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    I’ve been deeply disturbed by the details surrounding the tragic loss of Edward Wise and John Stin... ...Read More
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