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Gordon Peter Wilson

Case from Santa Fe, NM dated Aug 06, 2024

Victim Details

Gordon Peter Wilson

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa Fe

NM

2024-08-06

83

Gordon

Peter Wilson

Yes

06/30/2026

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On a bright Tuesday morning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the life of 83-year-old Gordon Peter Wilson was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. The white male was fatally shot on August 6, 2024, during a carjacking in the parking lot of a Best Buy on Zafarano Drive. The incident unfolded around 10:25 a.m., shaking the local community. Wilson was a respected figure, known for his kindness and intelligence, and had served as the board chair for The Archaeological Conservancy.

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  • Santa Fe New Mexican: Man sought in Best Buy slaying was freed from prison in March
  • Friend remembers Santa Fe murder victim as ‘gentle’ and a scholar
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