On June 21, 2023, 41-year-old John Greer was found deceased from a gunshot wound at his residence on Kenneth Avenue in Fair Oaks, California. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene after receiving a report from one of Greer's roommates, who had gone to a hospital for an unrelated medical issue and informed authorities about the death.
Upon investigation, deputies determined that Greer shared the home with two individuals: 55-year-old Ruth Cecile Weiser and her 25-year-old son, Joseph Jon Thomason. Both were detained for questioning. Subsequently, Weiser was arrested on suspicion of homicide, while Thomason was arrested on charges related to being an accessory after the fact, under California Penal Code 32.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the relationship dynamics among the three roommates remain under investigation. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public. As the legal proceedings continue, the community awaits further details to understand the circumstances that led to Greer's tragic death.
