VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Judge Anthony Sabo sentenced Tim Ray Gautier (DOB 06/21/65), of Thousand Oaks, to 50 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Gina Gautier, on January 11, 2021. On September 21, 2021, a jury found Gautier guilty of first-degree murder along with a special allegation that he personally used a firearm to cause his wife’s death.
At approximately 6:48 a.m. on January 11, 2021, a residential surveillance system captured audio of Gautier retrieving a firearm during an argument he was having with his wife. Gautier returned with the firearm to continue the argument from across the living room. Within minutes, he fired two shots, killing his wife as she stood facing out the open front door to their home.
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The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is the public prosecutor for the county’s 850,000 residents. The office employs approximately 290 employees including attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, and professional support staff who strive to seek justice, ensure public safety, and protect the rights of crime victims.
Contact: Andrew Sullivant
Title: Senior Deputy District Attorney
Telephone: (805) 654-3080
Email: [email protected]
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