A Quiet Life in San Diego

In the mid-1980s, 1342 Eighth Avenue in San Diego was home to Harold Stubbs, a man who lived alone in his modest apartment. Known to his neighbors as a friendly and sociable individual, Stubbs often engaged in casual conversations and was considered a pleasant presence in the community. His life appeared routine and unremarkable, making the events of July 20, 1986, all the more shocking.

The Final Hours

On the afternoon of July 20, 1986, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Stubbs visited his next-door neighbor. During this brief encounter, he mentioned that he had a couple of friends over and was heading out to purchase beer for his guests. The neighbor noted that after this visit, while they did not see Stubbs again, they could hear the sounds of socializing emanating from his apartment. The convivial noises continued until about 9 p.m., at which point the apartment fell silent as the guests presumably departed....Read More