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Case Description
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In the small community of Bear Lake, Michigan, a tragedy unfolded on October 18, 2024, ending the life of 72-year-old Diane 'Jinx' Jenks. Authorities were called to a residence on the 13000 block of Lakeside Avenue in the early evening, around 6:05 pm, to investigate what was initially described as a suspicious incident. Upon arrival, police discovered the bodies of Diane Jenks and her 55-year-old son, Ernest Beatty.

Both individuals were found to have died from gunshot wounds in what inv ...Read More
Victim Details

Diane Jinx Jenks

Female

White / Caucasian

Bear-lake

MI

2024-10-18

72

Diane

Jinx Jenks

Primary Suspect Deceased

12/26/2025