In the quiet community of Barryton, Michigan, a tragedy unfolded that left friends and family mourning the loss of Richard Simko, a 41-year-old man known to his loved ones as Rick. On the morning of March 6, 2024, Simko was found deceased in his home located in the 5000 block of Truman Road in Fork Township. An investigation by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office revealed a brutal scene; Simko had been both shot and bludgeoned to death.
The initial shock of the violent act was soon compou
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