When two soon to be newlyweds are found dead on a scenic northern California beach, the mystery as to why they were killed and by whom is baffling. But when a familiar name to authorities resurfaces, the truth of what happened at Fish Head Beach finally unravels.
Final photo of Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen taken in San Francisco on Jason’s disposable camera. (Photo Source) The Coshocton Tribune
Jason Allen (Photo Source) CBS News
Lindsay Cutshall (Photo Source) CBS News
Final photo of Fish Head Beach taken on Jason’s disposable camera (Photo Source) The Sacramento Bee
Fish Head Beach crime scene investigation (Photo Source) The Kalamazoo Gazette
Fish Head Beach Memorial Cross (Photo Source)
Case Timeline (Source) SF Gate
Memorial Plaque for Jason and Lindsay at Camp Rock N Water Christian Camp (Photo Source) ABC7
Shaun Gallon’s mug shot in 2017 (Photo Source) SF Gate
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department Press Conference after Shaun Gallon identified as murderer (Photo Source) The Los Angeles Times
Shaun Gallon in court in 2019 (Photo Source) The Associated Press via Times Reporter
Fish Head Beach / Jenner Beach Image (Photo Source) California Beach
Fish Head Beach / Jenner Beach Map (Source) Google Maps
Episode Source Material
- Oxygen: Final Moments. Season 2. Episode 12. California Nightmare.
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- The Associated Press via Jackson Citizen Patriot: Michigan man slain on California beach. By Staff Via newspapers.com.
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- The Kalamazoo Gazette: No motive, no suspect in couple’s slaying. By Terence Chea Via newspapers.com. (2)
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- The Grand Rapids Press: ‘We need to know what happened’ by John Tunison Via newspapers.com. (2)
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- The Grand Rapids Press: Victims’ families launch foundation. By Nate Reens via newspapers.com. (2)
- Sonoma West Times and News: Police investigation spreads in search for killer of couple on Jenner beach. By Dawn Pillsbury via newspapers.com.
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- The Associated Press via Fresno Bee: Slain counselors remembered. By staff Via newspapers.com.
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- The Sacramento Bee: Probe pushed in pair’s slaying. By Christina Jewett Via newspapers.com (2)
- The Sacramento Bee: Woman assaulted on Sonoma coast near murder site. By Laurel Rosen Via newspapers.com
- The Sacramento Bee: Woman recants her story of being attacked on beach. By M.S. Enkoji Via newspapers.com
- The Sacramento Bee: Scholarship fund. By staff Via newspapers.com
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- The Associated Press via Grand Haven Tribune: Mystery still unsolved six months after counselors killed. By Brian Melley Via newspapers.com (1)
- The Associated Press via Grand Haven Tribune: Mystery still unsolved six months after counselors killed. By Brian Melley Via newspapers.com (2)
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- The Grand Rapids Press: Slayings haunt families, police. By Nate Reens Via newspapers.com (2)
- The Grand Rapids Press: Police show mystery clues in beach slayings. By Nate Reens Via newspapers.com (1)
- The Grand Rapids Press: Police show mystery clues in beach slayings. By Nate Reens Via newspapers.com (2)
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- The Coshocton Tribune: Calif. deputy now part of Fresno family’s lives. By Kathie Dickerson Via newspapers.com (2)
- The Grand Rapids Press: Parents plan slaying vigil. By Staff Via newspapers.com
- The Grand Rapids Press: Parents ask for help in solving ‘04 slayings. By John Tunison Via newspapers.com
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- Independent Coast Observer: Sheriff reveals more clues in 2004 Jenner homicides. By David Torres Via newspapers.com (1)
- Independent Coast Observer: Sheriff reveals more clues in 2004 Jenner homicides. By David Torres Via newspapers.com (2)
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- The Los Angeles Times: Seeking a slaying suspect and a link. By Peter King Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Coshocton Tribune: Murder remains unsolved. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coshocton Tribune: Years after slaying, parents not giving up hope. By Maureen Kocot Via newspapers.com.
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- NBC Bay Area: Possible break in Jenner Beach killings. By Lori Preuitt.
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- The Sacramento Bee: 37-Year hunt for killer over? By: Sam Stanton via newspapers.com (2)
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- Associated Press via NBC News: Twin slayings 32 years apart, same killer? By staff.
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- The Coshocton Tribune: Baffling killings lead to newfound faith, By Patrick O’Neill Via newspapers.com (2)
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- SF Gate: Sonoma County survivalist charged with mysterious killings on Jenner Beach. By Megan Cassidy.
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- Oxygen: Man charged for killing christian camp counselors nearly 14 years ago. By Will Huntsberry.
- Napa Valley Register: Man pleads not guilty to 2004 murders. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Press Democrat: An in-depth Look at the Jenner beach killings. By Jeremy Hay.
- The Coshocton Tribune: ‘In God’s Time’ 15 Years after Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen were killed in their sleep, answers and forgiveness may be on the horizon. By Shelly Schultz Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coshocton Tribune: ‘In God’s Time’ 15 Years after Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen were killed in their sleep, answers and forgiveness may be on the horizon. By Shelly Schultz Via newspapers.com. (2)
- ABC7: Suspect identified in 2004 Jenner beach murders in Sonoma County. By Wayne Freedman.
- ABC 7: Man pleads no contest in Sonoma County murders. By staff.
- The Press Democrat: Suspect in Jenner Beach murder pleads no contest. By Julie Johnson.
- The Coshocton Tribune: California man pleads guilty to murder of couple. By Shelly Schultz Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coshocton Tribune: California man pleads guilty to murder of couple. By Shelly Schultz Via newspapers.com. (2)
- ABC 7: Parents get new details about Jenner Beach murders as Shaun Michael Gallon sentenced to life in prison. By Lyanne Melendez.
- The Associated Press via Times Reporter: California man who killed Lindsay Cutshall, Jason Allen sentenced to life in prison. By staff.
- SF Gate: A young couple was shot dead on Jenner beach. 15 years later, the mystery is finally solved. By Katie Dowd.
- People: Brutal Beach Slayings of Couple on Pre-Wedding Getaway Featured on ‘People Magazine Investigates’ by KC Baker.
- Leader-Telegram: Man gets prison after brawl with police officers. By Chris Vetter Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Leader-Telegram: Man gets prison after brawl with police officers. By Chris Vetter Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Oxygen: Detectives Prove Double Murder of Engaged Couple Found Dead on Northern Cali Beach. By Jax Miller.
- The Press Democrat: True crime program ‘Final Moments’ revisits infamous 2004 Jenner beach killings. By Charles Swanson.
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Shaun Michael Gallon Inmate Profile
- SF Gate: Monte Reio package bomb left on car explodes / Owner’s girlfriend hurt; 2 men sought. By Peter Fimrite.
- Fish Head Beach: The Silent and Senseless Murders of Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen. By Marques Vickers.
- Find A Grave: Jason Scott Allen
- Find A Grave: Lindsay Christine Cutshall