Bounpanh Bunni Xayavongchanh

Death by Force

The death of Bounpanh "Bunni" Xayavongchanh, a 32-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, occurred on August 14, 2008, and is documented as a tragic case of domestic violence.

Bunni Xayavongchanh was killed by her common-law husband, John Gish. The incident was witnessed by a passerby who reported the crime. Gish's actions were part of a larger pattern of domestic violence that ultimately led to the fatal outcome. On the day of the incident, Gish's behavior was driven by a history of abus ...Read More

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