Gene Williamson

Death by Force

On February 9, 1979, 23-year-old Gene W. Williamson was found shot to death in his car in the driveway of an apartment building at 1311 21st Street in Des Moines, Iowa. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head while pulling into the parking lot.

In the course of the investigation, authorities arrested Jesus Garcia, 35, and his nephew, Alfredo Garcia, 13, charging them with first-degree murder shortly after the incident. However, it was later determined that witnesses had pro ...Read More

Gene W. Williamson, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial