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Darren VanHouten

Case from Mohave County, AZ dated Jun 28, 2022

Victim Details

Darren VanHouten

Male

White / Caucasian

Mohave County

AZ

2022-06-28

50

Darren

VanHouten

07/02/2026

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On June 28, 2022, 50-year-old Darren VanHouten, a Caucasian male, and his 73-year-old partner, Retta Atkins, were found deceased in their home on Dilligaf Road, located east of Kingman, Arizona. Law enforcement discovered their bodies while conducting a welfare check at the residence. The investigation that followed determined that both VanHouten and Atkins were the victims of a double homicide. VanHouten, who was originally from O'Neill, Nebraska, had moved to Arizona.

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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Darren VanHouten and Retta Atkins, and something keeps tugg... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been pondering how Daniel Avila ended up with no apparent connections to VanHouten a... ...Read More
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