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Pauline Wilson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Paula McGuire, 63, female, was killed on August 10, 2021, in a triple shooting at a residence near the 200 block of West Chicago Avenue in Las Vegas. Authorities later clarified that McGuire had initially been misidentified to local media as 53-year-old Pauline Wilson; after verifying fingerprints, FBI records, and speaking with relatives, the coroner corrected the record and confirmed McGuire’s identity. Another woman, 57-year-old Dawn Paynter, also died in the attack, while a man staggered o ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Pauline Wilson

    Female

    Las Vegas

    NV

    2021-08-10

    53

    Pauline

    Wilson

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm still trying to wrap my head around this tragic event on West Chicago Avenue. My thoughts are wi... ...Read More
    12/29/2024
    It's so incredibly sad to hear about the misidentification in the tragic case involving Paula McGuir... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Hey everyone,
    Just came across the updated details on the tragic Vegas shooting from last year, a... ...Read More
    03/20/2024
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