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Darren Van Houten

Case from Kingman, AZ dated Jun 28, 2022

Victim Details

Darren Van Houten

Male

White / Caucasian

Kingman

AZ

2022-06-28

50

Darren

Van Houten

Yes

07/03/2026

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On June 28, 2022, 50-year-old Darren Van Houten, a Caucasian male, and his 73-year-old partner, Retta Atkins, were found deceased in their home on Dilligaf Road, east of Kingman, Arizona. The discovery was made by law enforcement officers who were conducting a welfare check. It was determined that both Van Houten and Atkins were the victims of a double homicide. Atkins was the well-known owner of The Gold Lady, a gold prospecting and mining equipment business in Golden Valley. Van Houten, origin ...
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  • KSNV: Mohave County police seek suspect after double homicide victims found near Kingman
  • Darren Van Houten, age 50 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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