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Jun Gao

Case from Stockton, CA dated Nov 02, 1997

Victim Details

Jun Gao

Male

Asian

Stockton

CA

1997-11

46

Jun

Gao

07/20/2026

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Jun Gao, a 49-year-old Asian male, was tragically killed on November 7, 1997, in Stockton, California. His death was part of a violent crime spree committed by Louis Peoples, a Stockton tow truck driver, who was later convicted of multiple murders.

Peoples had embarked on a two-month crime spree in San Joaquin County, beginning in September 1997, with acts of violence and vandalism. His crimes escalated, leading to the murder of several individuals. On November 7, 1997, Peoples entered a ...
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