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Authorities Seek Answers After Man Found Dead Near Rural Fresno County Road
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 2 months ago on
July 16, 2025

Billy Wayne Sinisgalli, a 54-year-old transient known locally as Wayne, was found dead along a rural Fresno road Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in what authorities are investigating as a suspicious death. (Fresno County SO)

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The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the suspicious death of a man found early July 2 along a rural road west of Fresno.

Deputies responded around 7 a.m. to the area of South Chateau Fresno Avenue and West Kearney Boulevard after receiving a report of an injured person.

When they arrived, they discovered the man was dead.

The victim has been identified as Billy Wayne Sinisgalli, 54, a transient known locally by his middle name, Wayne, the sheriff’s office said.

Homicide detectives were called to the scene due to the circumstances surrounding his death.

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Authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have known Wayne or has knowledge of what may have led to his death.

Tips can be directed to Sheriff’s Detective Oscar Iniguez at (559) 600-8201, Detective Aurelio Flores at (559) 600-8208, or anonymously to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org.

Reference case #25-6703.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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