Steven Tugatuk
Murdered

Case Description

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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 ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Steven Tugatuk

gender

Male

race

Alaskan Native

city

Platinum

state

Date of Death

2015-09-08

Age at Death

First Name

Steven

Last Name

Tugatuk

solved

Self-Inflicted

Last Updated

11/20/2024

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03/31/2023

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