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Man Convicted of Killing Gloria Choi; Estate Sues Police

5/3/2026

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Rickman Convicted

William “Billy” Rickman killed Gloria Choi in Lakewood, Washington on January 2 2022.
Gloria Choi made four 911 calls in the 48 hours before her death, reporting stalking and that Rickman had a gun.
Police arrested Rickman in Humboldt County on January 7 2022 after he fled Washington.
A jury convicted Rickman of aggravated first-degree murder on December 7 2023, sentencing him to life on December 15 2023.
Gloria’s estate sued Lakewood Police in September 2023, alleging department ignored a no-contact order.

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Glo Shot

Gloria “Glo” Goeun Choi was shot while driving her 2019 Ford Ranger during a short dinner break on Jan 2 2022.
She called 911, saying she was scared, didn’t know her location, and shouted “He’s got a gun!”.
Lakewood residents said the killing shook the city to its core and held informal vigils at the scene.
Choi, a single mother and hotel worker described as an “angel,” was 33 at the time.

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Rickman Convicted

William “Billy” Rickman killed Gloria Choi in Lakewood, Washington on January 2 2022.
Gloria Choi made four 911 calls in the 48 hours before her death, reporting stalking and that Rickman had a gun.
Police arrested Rickman in Humboldt County on January 7 2022 after he fled Washington.
A jury convicted Rickman of aggravated first-degree murder on December 7 2023, sentencing him to life on December 15 2023.
Gloria’s estate sued Lakewood Police in September 2023, alleging department ignored a no-contact order.

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