A Santa Clara man is killed in his home On April 1, 1981, the body of 25-year-old Christopher DePasquale was discovered in the kitchen of his apartment at the Plumtree Apartments on N. Winchester Blvd in Santa Clara, California. Authorities determined that DePasquale had been shot and was likely killed sometime between the night of March 30 and the early hours of April 1. At the time of his death, DePasquale worked for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Sunnyvale and had graduated from Santa Clara University in 1978.
Despite an investigation, his murder remains unsolved, and the Santa Clara Police Department continues to seek information to help close this cold case.
The police have made several appeals to the public over the years, hoping that new leads or advancements in forensic technology may provide the breakthrough needed to solve the case. DePasquale’s death remains one of Santa Clara’s most enduring unsolved homicides, with investigators committed to finding answers for his loved ones.
Sources:
- Silicon Valley Voice
- San Jose Inside
