Michael C. Cochran Murdered in Dedham, Maine age 24

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A man is found murdered in the rubble of a cottage destroyed by fire
Michael C. Cochran, a 24-year-old man from Dedham, Maine, was found dead on February 24, 1981. His body was discovered in the rubble of a cottage that had been destroyed by fire several days earlier. Initially, the fire was presumed accidental, but after further investigation, authorities ruled his death a homicide. Cochran's remains had been buried under debris for six days before they were found, complicating the investigation.

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Victim Details

name

Michael C. Cochran

Case Added

July 6, 2022

gender

Male

race

Caucasian / White

city

Dedham

state

ME

Date Found

1981-02-24

Date of Death

1981-02-18

Date of Birth

1956-10-04

Age at Death

24

First Name

Michael C.

Last Name

Cochran

Last Updated

09/30/2024

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Michael C. Cochran
Murdered

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