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Michael Goeman

Case from Auburn, WA dated Mar 03, 2021

Victim Details

Michael Goeman

Male

White / Caucasian

Auburn

WA

2021-03

59

Michael

Goeman

07/21/2026

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In the spring of 2021, a grim discovery was made in a remote, overgrown area near Auburn, Washington. The body of Michael Goeman, a 59-year-old Caucasian male, was found, bringing a tragic end to his life. His death, however, was not an isolated incident but part of a larger, more sinister story that would unfold in the coming weeks and months, revealing a tale of deception and murder.

Michael and his 31-year-old son, Vance Lakey, had been living on the streets together. They were found d ...
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    Has anyone else been following the bizarre twist involving the Dodge Durango in the Goeman and Lakey... ...Read More
    01/29/2025
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    This case involving Michael Goeman and his son Vance Lakey is such an intricate and... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case surrounding Michael Goeman and his son, Vance Lakey, and something that... ...Read More
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    I've been following this devastating case and was particularly struck by the gut-wre... ...Read More
    10/29/2023
    This case is both shocking and disturbing, but the part that really caught my attention is the invol... ...Read More
    04/28/2023
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