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Wendell Lee Bott V

Case from Fortuna, CA dated Apr 23, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Wendell Lee Bott V

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Fortuna

State

CA

Date Of Death

2023-04-23

Age At Death

20

First Name

Wendell

Last Name

Lee Bott V

Last Updated

06/29/2026

Case Description

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On April 23, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Fortuna, California, resulting in the deaths of 20-year-old Wendell Lee Bott V and his father, 45-year-old Wendell Lee Bott IV. The Fortuna Police Department responded to a report of a suspected homicide at a residence on Newburg Road. A family member had received alarming text messages from Bott IV, including photos suggesting harm to his son and himself, prompting them to alert authorities.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to establish ...

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North Coast Journal: Father, Son Identified as Those Killed in Fortuna Murder-Suicide

https://www.northcoastjournal.com/media/pdf/press_release_4-24-23.pdf

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Forum Posts (2)

It's hard to come to terms with the tragic events surrounding the Bott family, especially knowing ho... ...Read More
12/30/2023

Has anyone looked into the details surrounding the alarming text messages Bott IV sent to a family m... ...Read More
12/02/2023

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