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Del Shannon

Case from Santa-clarita, CA dated Feb 08, 1990

Victim Details

Del Shannon

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-clarita

CA

1990-02-08

55

Del

Shannon

07/05/2026

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Del Shannon, born Charles Westover, was a prominent figure in the early rock and roll era, best known for his 1961 hit "Runaway." On February 8, 1990, at the age of 55, Shannon tragically took his own life at his home in Santa Clarita, California. He was found by his wife, Bonnie, who had left the house earlier to run errands. Upon her return, she discovered Shannon lying on the floor of the den with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A .22-caliber rifle was found next to him, and a not ...
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  • Del Shannon, a '60s songwriter, dies of a self‑inflicted gunshot wound
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