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Gage Kern

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a quiet street in Ammon, Idaho, the morning of May 13, 2011, was shattered by a horrific act of violence that claimed the life of 9-month-old Gage Kern. The young boy was a victim in a murder-suicide perpetrated by his father.

In the pre-dawn hours, around 3 a.m., a neighbor noticed a small fire at the home where Gage lived and alerted emergency services. When responders entered the house, they discovered a tragic scene. Gage, his 3-year-old brother Jack Michael "Jack Jack" Kern, their ...Read More
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  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Police: 5 dead in Idaho after murders, suicide
  • Obituary | Michelle, Malinda, Jack & Gage Kern
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    Victim Details

    Gage Kern

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Ammon

    ID

    2011-05-13

    Gage

    Kern

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the Ammon, Idaho case from 2011, and my heart goes out to all t... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been trying to wrap my head around the trauma that the Sumner Kern family must... ...Read More
    08/12/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility of linking the gun used in the Ammon tragedy to previous crim... ...Read More
    04/27/2023
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