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Kurt Bracke

Case from Santa-maria, CA dated Jun 21, 2019

Victim Details

Kurt Bracke

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-maria

CA

2019-06-21

70

Kurt

Bracke

06/30/2026

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Kurt Bracke, a 70-year-old resident of Santa Maria, California, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2019, in a violent incident at the Casa Grande Mobile Estates. Bracke, along with his friend Richard Hanen, was shot and killed in what authorities described as a dispute that escalated into a deadly confrontation. The incident occurred in the clubhouse area of the mobile home park, where Bracke and Hanen were known to spend time together, often playing golf. The suspect, identified as 64-year-ol ...
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  • KSBY.com: UPDATE: Fifth victim found dead, police identify two victims in Santa Maria incident
  • KSBY.com: Homicide investigation underway as Santa Maria police look for answers after shooting, explosion
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    I'm sure we’re all still shaken by the tragic events at the Casa Grande Mobile Es... ...Read More
    12/30/2023
    Does anyone else find it deeply unsettling how disputes can escalate to such tragic levels? I’ve b... ...Read More
    10/31/2023
    Is anyone else haunted by the tragedy that unfolded at Casa Grande Mobile Estates? I’m struck by h... ...Read More
    09/06/2023
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