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Kathryn Barbara Stockdale

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kathryn Barbara Stockdale, aged 54, tragically died on June 15, 2017, at her home outside of Bolivar, Ohio. She was born on November 19, 1962, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Kathryn was a mother and a member of the Stockdale Family Band, a Christian bluegrass music group. Her death was part of a tragic incident that also claimed the life of her younger son, James Stockdale, aged 21.

The incident occurred when the Stark County 911 dispatch received a hang-up call from the Stockdale family f ...Read More
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  • The Repository: Sheriff: Jacob Stockdale shot himself as deputies arrived
  • The Repository: Sheriff says Stockdale son killed mother, brother
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    Victim Details

    Kathryn Barbara Stockdale

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bolivar

    OH

    2017-06-15

    54

    Kathryn

    Barbara Stockdale

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the Stockdale case with a heavy heart, and I wanted to touch ... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    I came across some old clips of the Stockdale family band performing, and it's hard not to feel the ... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
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