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A man is found murdered in the rubble of a cottage destroyed by fire
In the winter of 1981, the small town of Dedham, Maine, was shaken by a grim discovery that would leave a lasting mark on the community. On February 24th, the remains of 24-year-old Caucasian male, Michael Craig Cochran, were found amidst the charred debris of a cabin that had been destroyed by fire. The investigation into the blaze, which was believed to have occurred on February 18th, took a dark turn when authorities ruled Cochran's death a homicide. This ruling transformed the incident from ...Read More
In the winter of 1981, the small town of Dedham, Maine, was shaken by a grim discovery that would leave a lasting mark on the community. On February 24th, the remains of 24-year-old Caucasian male, Michael Craig Cochran, were found amidst the charred debris of a cabin that had been destroyed by fire. The investigation into the blaze, which was believed to have occurred on February 18th, took a dark turn when authorities ruled Cochran's death a homicide. This ruling transformed the incident from ...Read More
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Michael C. Cochran
July 6, 2022
Male
White / Caucasian
Dedham
ME
1981-02-24
1981-02-24
1956-10-04
24
Michael C.
Cochran
11/05/2025
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I’ve been following the Michael C. Cochran case, and something that sticks with me is the initial ... ...Read More
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
