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This is a list of deceased characters from the 3D Universe of the series. The deaths are listed in order of their death, however, some deaths may occur before others listed here due to multiple missions being available at one time.

The games include: Grand Theft Auto III (set in 2001), Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (set in 1986), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (set in 1992), Grand Theft Auto Advance (set in 2000), Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (set in 1998) and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (set in 1984)

1842[]

Image Name Killed By Information Death In
Henry Bolt Accident Henry Bolt inadvertently killed himself, and his troops, by leading his troops into a hole. N/A

1940s[]

Fictional Characters[]

Image Name Killed By Information Death In
Lily Banbury Gordon Moorehead Gordon Moorehead kills Lily Banbury whilst looking for her father, Pete. Moorehead tells his assistant Molly Malmstein that he killed Lily to stop her from becoming a prostitute. Moorehead Rides Again!
Pete Banbury Gordon Moorehead Pete Banbury is killed because Gordon Moorehead believes him to be a communist controlling a prostitution ring. Moorehead Rides Again!

1971[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Eleven hitmen Sonny Forelli Tommy Vercetti Tommy Vercetti killed the hitmen as a result of Sonny's attempt to kill Vercetti, which led to a fifteen year prison sentence. N/A

1984[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Marty Jay Williams Trailer Park Mafia Victor Vance Killed for forcibly trying to turn his wife, Louise Cassidy-Williams, into a prostitute. D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Marty Williams' cousin Trailer Park Mafia Victor Vance Killed for trying to burn down Victor's brothel. Hose the Hoes
Bryan Forbes Drug Enforcement Administration Victor Vance Killed for trying to report Victor and Lance Vance to the police for their drug dealing and for kidnapping him. The Bum Deal
Jesús Independent Victor Vance Killed on orders from Gonzalez. Home's on the Range
Armando Mendez Mendez Cartel Victor Vance Killed for kidnapping Louise Cassidy-Williams, assaulting Lance Vance and for forcing Victor to work for the Mendez Cartel. Light My Pyre
Louise Cassidy-Williams Independent Armando Mendez Murdered to take revenge on Victor Vance, for destroying his bank bonds. Light My Pyre
Diego Mendez Mendez Cartel Victor Vance Killed for forcing Victor and Lance to work for him and his brother. Last Stand
Jerry Martinez Army Victor Vance Killed for having him kicked out of the army and for his attempts to assassinate both Victor and Lance. Last Stand

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Mona Independent Victor Vance or anyone else The player can kill Mona during the fight at the party in Vic's attempt to pick up Mary, or she can be killed by a random enemy. Conduct Unbecoming
Hank Trailer Park Mafia Victor Vance The player can kill Hank as he is defending Marty. D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
Carlos Los Cabrones Victor Vance The player can kill Carlos whilst attempting to obtain a package for Umberto Robina. Nice Package
Fernandez Los Cabrones Victor Vance The player can kill Fernandez whilst attempting to obtain a package for Umberto Robina. Nice Package
Hilberto Los Cabrones Victor Vance The player can kill Hilberto whilst attempting to obtain a package for Umberto Robina. Nice Package
Juan Los Cabrones Victor Vance The player can kill Juan whilst attempting to obtain a package for Umberto Robina. Nice Package
Ronaldo Los Cabrones Victor Vance The player can kill Ronaldo whilst attempting to obtain a package for Umberto Robina. Nice Package

1986[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Victor Vance Vance Crime Family Ricardo Diaz's Hitmen Killed to sabotage a drug deal between the Vance Crime Family and the Forelli Crime Family. In The Beginning...
Harry Forelli Crime Family Ricardo Diaz's Hitmen Killed to sabotage a drug deal between the Vance Crime Family and the Forelli Crime Family. In The Beginning...
Lee Forelli Crime Family Ricardo Diaz's Hitmen Killed to sabotage a drug deal between the Vance Crime Family and the Forelli Crime Family. In The Beginning...
Leo Teal Independent Tommy Vercetti Killed for his possible involvement in the sabotaged drug deal between the Forelli Family and the Vance Crime family. Back Alley Brawl
Carl Pearson Independent Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black. Road Kill
Gonzalez Diaz' Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Colonel Cortez, for being an informant to Ricardo Diaz. Treacherous Swine
Pierre La Ponce DGSE Tommy Vercetti Killed to retrieve missile guidance chips for Colonel Cortez. Mall Shootout
Mrs. Dawson Independent Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black. Waste the Wife
Streetwannabe's Leader Streetwannabe's Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Ricardo Diaz after a short shootout against Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance for having stole 3% of Diaz' money. Phnom Penh '86
François Haitians Tommy Vercetti Murdered while dressed as a Cuban gang member under orders from Avery Carrington, in order to start a gang war between the Haitians and Cubans and lower real estate prices. Two Bit Hit
Mike Griffin European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Dick Tanner European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Franco Carter European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Marcus Hammond European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Nick Kong European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Charlie Dilson European Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed on orders from Mr. Black, due to his plot to rob the bank of Vice City. Autocide
Ricardo Diaz Diaz' Gang Tommy Vercetti and Lance Vance Killed for having his men ambush the drug deal between the Forellis and the Vance brothers. Rub Out
Hilary King Independent SWAT officers Killed for acting as the getaway driver during a bank robbery. The Job
Candy's Agent Candy Suxxx Tommy Vercetti Killed for sending his men to eliminate him upon trying to recruit Candy Suxxx into the cast of Steve Scott's newest film Bite!. Recruitment Drive
Lance Vance Vercetti Gang Tommy Vercetti Killed for betraying Tommy and helping Sonny Forelli's attempt to assassinate him. Keep Your Friends Close...
Sonny Forelli Forelli Crime Family Tommy Vercetti Killed for betraying Tommy to the police in 1971 and for attempting to assassinate him and take his business. Keep Your Friends Close...

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Pepe Cubans Tommy Vercetti or the Haitians Can be killed by Tommy Vercetti or by the Haitians while they set bombs in the Haitian Drugs Factory. Neverthless, it will not change the game's storyline. Trojan Voodoo
Rico Cubans Tommy Vercetti or the Haitians Can be killed either by Tommy Vercetti or by the Haitians while they set bombs in the Haitian Drugs Factory. Neverthless, it will not change the game's storyline. Trojan Voodoo
Cam Jones Independent Tommy Vercetti or SWAT Officers Can be killed by Tommy Vercetti or by SWAT officers during the bank heist. The Job
Pedro Garcia Mexican Arms Dealers Tommy Vercetti Can be killed on orders from Phil Cassidy. However, as it could not be possible to recognize him, Pedro can be just pulled out his vehicle and left behind without killing him. Gun Runner

1987[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Brian Johnson Grove Street Families Accident Died in an unknown incident in 1987. N/A

1987-1992[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Big Devil Grove Street Families Unknown Big Devil was killed sometime prior to 1992. N/A
Little Devil Grove Street Families Unknown Little Devil was killed sometime prior to 1992. N/A
Tony Grove Street Families Unknown Tony was killed sometime prior to 1992. N/A

1992[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Mickey Sindacco Crime Family Sindacco Crime Family goons Killed to get investments from the Leone Crime Family for Caligula's Casino. The Introduction
Ralph Pendelbury C.R.A.S.H. Jimmy Hernandez Killed on orders from Frank Tenpenny, to silence his reports to Internal Affairs. The Introduction
Beverly Johnson Grove Street Families Ballas Accidentally killed during a drive-by shooting meant to kill her son Sweet. The Introduction
Billy Dexter Independent Jack Howitzer Accidentally shot on-air during Entertaining America with an Uzi that Howitzer believed was unloaded. Entertaining America
Little Weasel Ballas Either Carl Johnson, Sweet Johnson, Big Smoke or Ryder Shot to death while the Grove Street Families performed drive-by shootings within territories of the Ballas. Drive-By
Freddy Los Santos Vagos Carl Johnson or OG Loc Killed for spreading rumors about OG Loc. OG Loc
Vagos gang members Los Santos Vagos Carl Johnson and Big Smoke Killed for insulting Big Smoke; one gets beaten with a baseball bat by Smoke, while the other is chased down and killed by Carl. Running Dog
Alan Crawford Ballas Carl Johnson Killed on orders from OG Loc, to sabotage Madd Dogg's career. Management Issues
Alan Crawford's Female Associate Independent Carl Johnson Killed alongside Alan Crawford, as they were both in the same car that was dumped into a body of water. Management Issues
Andre Russian Mafia Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Frank Tenpenny for providing guns to the Russian Mafia. Gray Imports
Ballas Snitch Ballas Carl Johnson Killed to deal a blow to the Ballas. Doberman
Kane Ballas Carl Johnson Killed to deal a blow to the Ballas. Los Sepulcros
The Informant Federal Bureau of Investigation Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Frank Tenpenny to avoid him turning the FBI compromising information regarding his corruption. Badlands
Liquor Store Bandits Independent Carl Johnson and Catalina Killed for robbing the P Hat Liquor that Catalina and Carl Johnson were planning to rob and for trying to escape with the money. Local Liquor Store
Preacher Bishop Independent Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Jizzy B. because one of Jizzy's prostitutes left Jizzy for him. Jizzy
The Journalist Unknown newspaper, possibly the San Andreas Post Carl Johnson Killed along The Reporter on orders from Frank Tenpenny because his interest on the investigation about Eddie Pulaski's corruption. Snail Trail
The Reporter San Andreas Post Carl Johnson Killed along The Journalist on orders from Frank Tenpenny because his investigation about Eddie Pulaski's corruption. Snail Trail
Jizzy B. Loco Syndicate Carl Johnson Killed to steal his phone and acquire information about the approaching drug deal between the Ballas and the Loco Syndicate. Ice Cold Killa
T-Bone Mendez Loco Syndicate Carl Johnson and Cesar Vialpando Killed to dismantle the Loco Syndicate. Pier 69
Ryder Ballas Carl Johnson Killed for betraying the Grove Street Families. Pier 69
Little Lion Mountain Cloud Boys Da Nang Boys Killed when his helicopter is shot down during an attack on a Da Nang Boys freighter. The Da Nang Thang
The Snakehead Da Nang Boys Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Wu Zi Mu, in order to weaken the Da Nang Boys smuggling ring. The Da Nang Thang
Benny Independent Carl Johnson Killed to avoid him interfering on his plan to rob the Caligula's Palace, in order to gain the affection of Millie Perkins. Key to Her Heart
Johnny Sindacco Sindacco Crime Family Natural causes Suffers a heart attack after seeing Carl Johnson, who had previously hospitalized him to get information. The Meat Business
The Dossier Carrier Drug Enforcement Administration Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Frank Tenpenny to avoid him from revealing the dossier full of compromising information regarding the C.R.A.S.H.'s illegal activities. Misappropriation
Jimmy Hernandez C.R.A.S.H. Eddie Pulaski Killed for trying to save Carl from Eddie Pulaski after Frank Tenpenny knocked him out and ordered his death for providing information to Internal Affairs. High Noon
Eddie Pulaski C.R.A.S.H. Carl Johnson Killed for trying to kill Carl and for sabotaging the Grove Street Families. High Noon
Marco Forelli Forelli Crime Family Carl Johnson Killed on orders from Salvatore Leone. Saint Mark's Bistro
Big Poppa Los Santos Vagos Carl Johnson Killed to take back control of Madd Dogg's Crib. A Home in the Hills
Big Smoke Ballas Carl Johnson Killed for betraying the Grove Street Families. End of the Line
Frank Tenpenny C.R.A.S.H. Accident Dies from his injuries after driving his Firetruck off a bridge and into Grove Street. End of the Line

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Pizza Clerk The Well Stacked Pizza Co. Carl Johnson Can be killed while running away from him. Ryder
Colonel Fuhrberger Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed whilst robbing his home. Home Invasion
Derek Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed during the vehicle chase. Tanker Commander
Gasso Employee Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed during the vehicle chase. Tanker Commander
Quarry Foreman Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed to stop the detonation of the bombs. Explosive Situation
City Planning Department Receptionist Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed after gaining access to the top floor if the player does not get kicked out by the guards. Architectural Espionage
Millie Perkins Independent Carl Johnson Can be killed to retrieve her key card to Caligula's Casino more quickly. During a date
Hazer Varrios Los Aztecas A Vagos gang member Could have died from the injuries inflicted to him by a member of Los Santos Vagos, as he appears heavily wounded and his fate is not addressed afterwards. Los Desperados

1994[]

Image Name Killed By Information Death In
Unnamed made man Toni Cipriani Killed as part of a hit ordered by Salvatore Leone for unknown reasons, causing Toni Cipriani to hide and not return to Liberty City until 1998. N/A

1998[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Leone Dealer Leone Crime Family Sindacco Crime Family Killed offscreen to take over the drug business in Chinatown. Dealing Revenge
Dan Sucho Independent Toni Cipriani Killed in an attempt to impress Mrs. Cipriani. Grease Sucho
Giovanni Casa Independent Toni Cipriani Killed in an attempt to impress Mrs. Cipriani. Dead Meat
Cedric Fotheringay Liberty City Bikers Toni Cipriani Killed for assaulting Maria Latore. Biker Heat
Joseph Daniel O'Toole Sindacco Crime Family/Leone Crime Family Mickey Hamfists Killed on orders from Salvatore Leone, who could not trust him after he betrayed the Sindacco Crime Family. The Made Man
Vincenzo Cilli Leone Crime Family Toni Cipriani Killed for trying to assassinate Toni after he became a threat to his position within the Leone Family. The Portland Chainsaw Masquerade
Roger C. Hole Independent Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Salvatore Leone, for having ties to the Forelli Crime Family. A Walk in the Park
The Informant FBI Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Father Ned to steal an FBI document after being chased down by Toni. L.C. Confidential
Black Lightman Independent Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Father Ned for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty Tree newspaper. False Idols
DB-P Independent Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Father Ned for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty Tree newspaper. False Idols
Faith W. Independent Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Father Ned for refusing to give an interview to the Liberty Tree newspaper. False Idols
Rudyard Uptown Yardies Sindacco Crime Family Died from the injuries inflicted on him by a member of the Sindacco Crime Family during a gang war in Newport. Night of the Livid Dreads
Paulie Sindacco Sindacco Crime Family Toni Cipriani Killed for arranging Salvatore Leone's arrest. Dead Reckoning
Avery Carrington Independent Toni Cipriani and Donald Love Killed to obtain his plans to re-develop a part of Liberty City. Panlantic Land Grab
Ned Burner Liberty Tree Toni Cipriani Killed to keep him from publishing photographic evidence of Toni and Donald Love's involvement in the murder of Avery Carrington. Stop the Press
Kazuki Kasen Yakuza Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Kazuki's wife, Toshiko, for being a neglectful and abusive husband. Cash in Kazuki's Chips
Toshiko Kasen Yakuza Suicide Commits suicide in regret after ordering the assassination of her husband Kazuki. Cash in Kazuki's Chips
Massimo Torini Sicilian Mafia Toni Cipriani Killed on orders from Salvatore Leone to end the attempted take over of the Liberty City underworld by the Sicilian Mafia. The Sicilian Gambit

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
John-O Federal Bureau of Investigation Toni Cipriani Can be killed along The Informant for his involvement in the operation. L.C. Confidential
Franco Forelli Forelli Crime Family Toni Cipriani Possibly killed during the explosion which destroyed the Fort Staunton area of Staunton Island. Bringing the House Down

2000[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Federico Independent Mike Killed on orders from Vinnie, in an attempt to impress the Leone Crime Family, who are dealing drugs in Trenton alongside Federico. Dirty Laundry
Valet Independent Mike Killed when he tries to kill Mike after forbidding him from taking the Banshee at the parking lot in Atlantic Quays. Hot Wheels
Scorelli's goon Southside Hoods Mike Killed alongside five more Southside Hoods on orders from 8-Ball to steal Scorelli's Diablo Stallion. Scorelli
Jonnie Uptown Yardies Vinnie or his associates Killed by an unknown person, likely Vinnie, for assisting Mike in finding Vinnie's killer. Show the Money
Georgie Independent Mike Killed when he, along with Rafael and Tomas, after they begin to attack Mike on orders from Pat. Flying High
Rafael Independent Mike Killed when he, along with Georgie and Tomas, after they begin to attack Mike on orders from Pat. Flying High
Tomas Independent Mike Killed when he, along with Georgie and Rafael, after they begin to attack Mike on orders from Pat. Flying High
Pat Colombian Cartel Mike Killed after he sends Georgie, Rafael and Tomas to kill Mike. Flying High
The Pimp Independent Mike Killed alongside his associates by Mike on orders from Asuka Kasen for stalking some Yakuza prostitutes. Bad Pimpin'
Bomber Vinnie or his associates Cisco Killed in order to plant a fake clue in his pager and to ambush Mike. Bad Pimpin'
Southside Hoods Ambusher Southside Hoods Mike Killed during an ambush with the Southside Hoods. Mystery Killer
Cisco Colombian Cartel Vinnie Killed for assisting Mike in discovering the facts behind Vinnie's 'death'. Truth Revealed
Vinnie Independent Mike Killed for betraying Mike and faking his own death. Truth Revealed

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Freddy Independent Mike Can be killed in an ambush for not paying Jonnie, if Mike decides to trust him. Show the Money
Technician Independent Mike Can be killed after giving to Mike his ID card so he could enter into the factory without suspiction. If spared, he will return to the Aerial Surveillance Equipment Factory and warn the security of Mike's impending arrival. Possibly dies later in the factory's explosion or escapes. Factory Wages
Pachinko World's owner Yakuza Mike Can be killed by being blown up along the Pachinko World with a car bomb for not paying Asuka Kasen her protection money due being extorted by a corrupt LCPD officer too. Ante Up
LCPD Corrupt Officer LCPD Mike Can be killed to enable the Pachinko World's owner to pay Asuka Kasen her protection money. Ante Up
Biff Rock Independent Mike Can be killed after receiving his alligator shoes for rejecting Asuka's advances following the deaths of all his bodyguards. Scorned Lover
Colombian Cartel Lieutenant Colombian Cartel Mike Can be killed by Mike after he tells him that King Courtney and the Uptown Yardies are after him. Regardless the decision, by the time of Grand Theft Auto III, however, Catalina and Miguel are the leaders of the Cartel. Taking Revenge
Asuka's goon Yakuza King Courtney or the Uptown Yardies Can be killed either by King Courtney or by other Uptown Yardies members during Mike's gunfight against Courtney. If he survives the shootout, he will simply run away. Assault Joint

2001[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
Unnamed robbery accomplice Colombian Cartel Catalina Killed in order to make sure the betrayal and assassination of Claude has no problems. Introduction
Mike Forelli Forelli Crime Family Claude Killed on orders from Joey Leone, in order to further weaken the Forelli Crime Family. Mike Lips Last Lunch
Lee Chong Liberty City Triads Claude Killed on orders from Joey Leone, in order to weaken the Triads and end their distribution of SPANK. Farewell 'Chunky' Lee Chong
Unknown Forelli member Forelli Crime Family Joey Leone Killed for angering Joey to demonstrate that he was wrong thinking that he was a "wise guy". His corpse is then stored in the trunk of a Manana and later disposed by Claude. Before Dead Skunk in the Trunk
Mrs. Chonks Independent Marty Chonks Killed in order to stop her spending, which contributed to his heavy debt. The Wife
Marty Chonks Independent Carl Killed not repaying his debt and for his killing his girlfriend, and Marty's wife, Mrs. Chonks. Her Lover
Curly Bob Leone Crime Family Claude Killed for selling Leone Crime Family secrets to the Colombian Cartel to get free SPANK. Cutting the Grass
Salvatore Leone Leone Crime Family Claude Killed for attempting to have Claude assassinated. Sayonara Salvatore
Tanner Yakuza Claude Killed on orders from Asuka Kasen for being an undercover police officer. Two-Faced Tanner
Leon McAffrey LCPD Claude Killed on orders from Ray Machowski, for attempting to turn states evidence against Ray. Plaster Blaster
Kenji Kasen Yakuza Claude Killed on orders from Donald Love, in order to start a war between the Yakuza and Colombian Cartel, which would lower real estate prices. Waka-Gashira Wipeout!
Miguel Colombian Cartel Catalina Killed offscreen for giving information about the Colombian Cartel plans to Asuka Kasen. Before Ransom
Asuka Kasen Yakuza Catalina Killed offscreen to stop her attempts to destroy the Colombian Cartel. Before Ransom
Catalina Colombian Cartel Claude Killed for betraying Claude during the bank heist at the start of the game. The Exchange

Possible Deaths[]

Image Name Affiliation Killed By Information Death In
At most two of the Leone Bank Robbers Leone Crime Family The cops or Claude Can be killed after leaving the bank. The Getaway
Carl Independent Claude Can be killed after he kills Marty Chonks. Her Lover
Chico Independent Claude Can be killed after Maria Latore buys drugs from him. Chaperone
Donald Love Love Media Unknown Disappears after the Oriental Gentleman delivers his package to him; might have been killed, but his actual status is unknown. Love's Disappearance
D-Ice's Brother Southside Hoods Claude Can be killed after a baseball bat fight between the Red Jacks and the Purple Nines. Rumble
Maria Latore Independent Claude During the ending cutscene of The Exchange, Maria was talking and was abruptly silenced by a gunshot. A common interpretation is that Claude shot her. Rockstar has refused to disclose any information about what actually happened. The Exchange

Unknown[]

Image Name Killed By Information Death In
Ho Chi Jack Howitzer Jack Howitzer claims to have killed Ho Chi, sometime before 1992. However, it is unknown whether Howitzer actually killed the actress or killed the character in one of the Evacuator films. N/A
Scott Wilson Unknown According to his tombstone at the Drive-Thru Confessions Church in Palomino Creek, Red County, Scott Wilson died during or sometime before 1992. N/A

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