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Jeffrey Dempler

Case from Gilroy, CA dated Mar 14, 2023

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Jeffrey Dempler

Gilroy

CA

2023-03-14

32

Jeffrey

Dempler

07/20/2026

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In the early hours of March 14, 2023, 32-year-old Jeffrey Dempler of Gilroy, California, tragically lost his life while attempting to prevent the theft of his car. Awakened by noises outside his residence on Pheasant Drive, Dempler and his long-time girlfriend, Stephanie Brennan, observed a man breaking into his 25-year-old Subaru Impreza. Rushing downstairs, Dempler confronted the thief, who was seated in the driver's seat of the running vehicle. During the confrontation, the assailant produced ...
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  • East Bay Times: Authorities identify Gilroy man killed in confrontation with car thief
  • Man shot, killed during car theft in Gilroy | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, San Martin, CA
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