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Michael James Mitchke

Case from Salisbury, NC dated Aug 21, 2022

Victim Details

Michael James Mitchke

Male

White / Caucasian

Salisbury

NC

2022-08-21

57

Michael

James Mitchke

07/11/2026

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Michael James Mitchke, a 57-year-old man from Salisbury, North Carolina, was found dead on August 21, 2022. His body was discovered inside a burned camper at 3740 St. Peters Church Road. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. when a passerby noticed the camper engulfed in flames and called 911. Fire personnel arrived on the scene and extinguished the flames, only to find Mitchke's body inside. An investigation determined that Mitchke had died before the fire, and his death was ruled a homicide. ...
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  • Queen City News: Rowan County man shot dead before 2022 fire, 2nd murder may be connected: Sheriff
  • Cause of death ruled gunshot in August 2022 homicide - Salisbury ...
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