MCSO arrests Gary Fitzgerald for murder, the second arrest made in the Jeff Settler homicide that occurred outside Laytonville. Wiest is no longer a suspect and now considered a victim.
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New information in Ukiah homicide, victim described as “semi-local,” press release issued
The victim was described as a transient, semi-local. The suspect claimed self-defense, be has been booked and detectives believe the shooting may not have met the criteria for self-defense.
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Suspect in Laytonville murder turned himself in, sheriff issues press release
The alleged murderer, Zachary Wuester, had been in contact with a federal marshal who urged him to turn himself in. Several other suspects remain at large.
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Suspect in Laytonville murder arrested
The suspect, Zachary Wuester, was arrested Monday night and booked this morning.
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UPDATE: Alleged homicide in Laytonville, suspects sought, warrant Issued for Zachary Wuester
The sheriff’s office has confirmed the deceased was Jeffery Settler. A BOLO has been issued for Zachary Wuester, Frederick Gaestel, Gary Blank III, Gary Lynn Fitzgerald and Amanda Weist.