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Lee Alan Karsten

Case from Elmira, MI dated Aug 27, 2024

Victim Details

Lee Alan Karsten

Male

White / Caucasian

Elmira

MI

2024-08-27

57

Lee

Alan Karsten

Yes

07/20/2026

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In the quiet community of Elmira, Michigan, the life of 57-year-old Lee Alan Karsten, a white male, came to a sudden and tragic end on August 27, 2024. A man known for his gift of gab and his devotion to his family, Karsten was found unresponsive in his home, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The devastating event sent ripples of shock and sorrow through the community, leaving friends and loved ones to grapple with the unexpected loss of a beloved husband and father.

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  • Sagas News: Elmira Township man charged with shooting his father - Crown Cafe Bar and Grill
  • Petoskey News-Review: Probe of fatal Elmira Township shooting continues: What we know
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