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Case Description
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On September 30, 2023, 44-year-old Morse "Holly" West was fatally shot near Martin and Clayton Avenues in northwest Modesto, California. The incident occurred shortly before midnight in a residential area. West was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an extensive investigation by the Modesto Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit, 55-year-old Michael Gunn was identified as the suspect. On December 20, 2023, detectives apprehended Gunn at his Modesto residence. Authorities have not ...Read More
Following an extensive investigation by the Modesto Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit, 55-year-old Michael Gunn was identified as the suspect. On December 20, 2023, detectives apprehended Gunn at his Modesto residence. Authorities have not ...Read More
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Morse Holly West
Male
Black / African American
Modesto
CA
2023-09-30
44
Morse
Holly West
11/25/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Does anyone else find it unsettling that there's still no clear motive in Holly West's murder? It’... ...Read More
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
I've been following the case of Morse "Holly" West's tragic death, and something that's been really ... ...Read More
11/22/2023
11/22/2023
