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Gavin Kent Buchanan

Death by Force
Case Description
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Gavin Kent Buchanan, an eight-year-old boy from Greenwood, California, tragically passed away on September 13, 2015. Gavin, along with his parents, Adam Buchanan and Molly McAfee, was found deceased in their vacation cabin in El Dorado County. The initial discovery was made by first responders who were called to the scene to extinguish a fire that had engulfed the cabin. Upon controlling the blaze, authorities found the bodies of Gavin and his parents among the rubble. The fire had severely dama ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Gavin Kent Buchanan

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Greenwood

    CA

    2015-09-13

    8

    Gavin

    Kent Buchanan

    11/25/2025

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    12/29/2024
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    11/05/2024
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    02/25/2024
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