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Douglas Hopkins

Case from Tempe, AZ dated Dec 05, 1993

Victim Details

Douglas Hopkins

Male

Tempe

AZ

1993-12-05

32

Douglas

Hopkins

07/10/2026

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In the winter of 1993, the vibrant music scene of Tempe, Arizona, was struck by a profound loss with the death of Douglas Hopkins, a gifted musician and the creative force behind the Gin Blossoms. Hopkins, a 32-year-old male, had been grappling with a decade-long battle against severe depression and alcoholism, demons that would ultimately lead to his untimely end. His struggles were well-known to friends and family, who had witnessed his pain and had made efforts to get him professional help.
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  • Rock guitarist Hopkins, 32, kills self - Variety
  • REMEMBERING DOUG HOPKINS | Music - Phoenix New Times
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    It's so incredibly sad to think about the immense talent Douglas Hopkins had and how personal strugg... ...Read More
    09/13/2024
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about how Douglas Hopkins' story is both a testament to his... ...Read More
    07/25/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how much symbolism there is in Doug Hopkins' story with the Gin Blossoms? Li... ...Read More
    04/18/2024
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