Michael Barton Stanfill, aged 66, tragically lost his life on June 27, 2020, in Shingletown, California. The incident occurred on Gail Lane, where Stanfill and another individual, Jon Charles Depoorter, were found dead at the scene of a shooting. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as 35-year-old Daun Eric Sanders. Sanders was not present at his residence when deputies arrived, and he was believed to have fled in a dark-colored pickup truck. Authorities warned the public that Sanders was considered armed and dangerous.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed that Sanders had a recent history of legal troubles. A warrant for his arrest had been issued on May 5, 2020, for failing to appear in court on charges of domestic violence and vandalism. Despite these prior issues, the community was shocked by the violent turn of events, as Sanders was known to some as a hardworking individual who lived with his father on a property near the crime scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement agencies launched an extensive search for Sanders. The Shasta County Major Crimes Unit urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of not confronting Sanders if spotted. The investigation continued as authorities sought to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths of Stanfill and Depoorter. The community of Shingletown was left grappling with the sudden loss and the ongoing manhunt for the suspect responsible for the heinous act.
