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John Charles Upton Jr.

Case from Encinitas, CA dated Mar 28, 2013

Victim Details

John Charles Upton, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Encinitas

CA

2013-03-28

56

John

Charles Upton Jr.

07/13/2026

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John Charles Upton Jr., a 56-year-old filmmaker renowned for his humanitarian work, was tragically killed on March 28, 2013, in Encinitas, California. Upton was found dead on a dirt path in the yard of his home, having been shot multiple times. The incident stemmed from a long-standing property dispute with his neighbor, Michael Vilkin. The two had frequently argued over the trimming of shrubbery and trees that bordered their properties. On the day of the shooting, Vilkin was reportedly trimming ...
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  • The Atlantic: 30 Years Ago, Romania Deprived Thousands of Babies of Human Contact
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