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Christopher Michael Ratledge

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christopher Michael Ratledge, a 47-year-old white male from Upatoi, GA, tragically passed away on January 11, 2020. His death was the result of a murder-suicide incident involving his wife, Debbie Ratledge, who was 63 years old. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, Christopher Ratledge was shot to death by his wife, who then took her own life. The couple was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:22 a.m. on the same day. The incident occurred at their residence in Upatoi, GA, and the bo ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Christopher "Chris" Ratledge | Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home
  • https://www.wtvm.com: UPDATE: Husband and wife involved in Upatoi murder-suicide ID’d
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Michael Ratledge

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Upatoi

    GA

    2020-01-11

    47

    Christopher

    Michael Ratledge

    11/25/2025

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