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Bernd Bernie Storch

Case from Santa-barbara, CA dated Jul 09, 2021

Victim Details

Bernd Bernie Storch

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-barbara

CA

2021-07-09

82

Bernd

Bernie Storch

07/12/2026

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On July 9, 2021, Bernd Bernie Storch, aged 82, and his wife, Miyako Storch, aged 87, were found dead in their home on Arbolado Road in Santa Barbara, California. The Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a call regarding suspicious deaths at the residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered that both Bernd and Miyako had died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that the couple had left a suicide note on their answering machine, in which Bernd expressed their inab ...
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  • Santa Barbara Police Provide Details About ‘Suspicious’ Deaths of Elderly Couple
  • The Santa Barbara Independent: Santa Barbara Police Identify Elderly Couple in Apparent Double Suicide - The Santa Barbara Independent
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    Does anyone else find it so profoundly touching how dedicated Bernd and Miyako were to each other? I... ...Read More
    02/25/2024
    Has anyone else heard about the Storch couple from Santa Barbara? It's so devastating to think about... ...Read More
    12/16/2023
    I came across the story of Bernd "Bernie" and Miyako Storch today, and it's just so deeply saddening... ...Read More
    04/10/2023
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