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Gary Lynn Kester

Death by Force
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In the quiet town of Stilwell, Oklahoma, a family dispute on March 15, 2015, ended in tragedy, claiming the life of 62-year-old Gary Lynn Kester. A White male, Gary was known as a loving, caring, and peaceful man who worked in construction as a lather. His life was cut short when authorities responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at his residence.

Upon their arrival, deputies found Gary deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The investigation that followed pointed to a heated argu ...Read More
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  • http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/crimewatch/adair-county-man-jailed-in-fatal-shooting-of-brother/article_e2e70c7b-08c3-54e8-9108-84556b2941d6.html
  • Gary Kester Obituary 2015 - Roberts-Reed-Culver Funeral Home
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    Victim Details

    Gary Lynn Kester

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Stilwell

    OK

    2015-03-15

    62

    Gary

    Lynn Kester

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm really saddened by the tragic event surrounding Gary Kester's death. One aspect that deeply reso... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
    I was deeply moved by the tragic circumstances surrounding Gary Lynn Kester's passing. It's truly de... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
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