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Evan James Simonds

Case from Pleasanton, CA dated Feb 18, 2026

Victim Details

Evan James Simonds

Male

White / Caucasian

Pleasanton

CA

2026-02-18

28

Evan

James Simonds

06/25/2026

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In a quiet Pleasanton home on February 18, 2026, 28-year-old Evan James Simonds and his mother were found dead, both having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The discovery, made by police officers at a residence on Joanne Circle, launched an intensive investigation into the double homicide that would soon lead to a swift arrest. The victims were identified as Lori Simonds, 67, and her son, Evan.

The focus of the investigation quickly turned to Allen Swadley, a 32-year-old man from San Jos ...
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  • NBC Bay Area: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of mother, son in Pleasanton home
  • https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/two-people-found-dead-inside-pleasanton-home-say-police/
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