On September 8, 2015, in the remote village of Platinum, Alaska, 46-year-old Steven Tugatuk Sr. was found deceased in his home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Responding to the incident, Alaska State Troopers from Bethel reported no signs of foul play and initiated an investigation to confirm the circumstances surrounding his death. At the time, it was unclear whether alcohol played a role in the incident. The community of Platinum, located in the Bethel Census Area, was deeply af
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