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Kristen L. Tragus

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kristen L. Tragus, a 34-year-old woman from Lost Creek, Morea, PA, tragically lost her life on August 15, 2002. She was one of four victims in a horrific incident that took place at the home of her friend, Raienhna Bechtel. The incident was later determined to be a murder-suicide, carried out by Raienhna's estranged husband, Michael Harley Bechtel.

On the day of the incident, Bechtel, who was 26 years old at the time, allegedly went on a methamphetamine-fueled rampage. He shot his estrang ...Read More
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  • The Morning Call: Schuylkill man admits killing four ** Gets life for shooting estranged wife, son, and two others in 2002.
  • Bechtels, Tragus & Barkus PA 08-15-2002
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    Victim Details

    Kristen L. Tragus

    Female

    Morea

    PA

    2002-08-15

    34

    Kristen

    L. Tragus

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been pondering the timing of Kristen Tragus's tragic involvement in this horrifying ... ...Read More
    11/17/2024
    Does anyone know if Kristen's family has set up any kind of memorial fund or ongoing initiative in h... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Kristen Tragus lately. It's just so devastating how this beautiful ... ...Read More
    08/27/2023
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