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Raienhana Bechtel

Death by Force
Case Description
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Raienhna Bechtel, a 22-year-old woman from Morea, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life on August 15, 2002. She was killed in her home by her estranged husband, Michael Bechtel, who also took the lives of their 3-year-old son, Jacob Bechtel, and two of Raienhna's friends, Kristen L. Tragus and David D. Barkus. Michael Bechtel then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself in the head, but he survived and was later charged with the murders.

The incident occurred in the early hour ...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
    • Victim Details

    Raienhana Bechtel

    Female

    Morea

    PA

    2002-08-15

    22

    Raienhana

    Bechtel

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how the system really failed Raienhna and her family. It's just unf... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    I've been following the Bechtel case and am still trying to wrap my head around some of the details.... ...Read More
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