Alvin Kempainen

Murdered
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Alvin Kempainen, an 87-year-old resident of Hancock, Michigan, was found dead on December 19, 2023, following a wellness check requested by family members. Authorities discovered him at his home with a gunshot wound to the head, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation quickly identified family members as suspects in the case, leading to significant developments shortly after his death.

Margaret Kempainen, 50, and her son Jacob Kempainen, 21, were arrested in Iowa shor ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alvin Kempainen

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Hancock

    MI

    2023-12-19

    87

    Alvin

    Kempainen

    Yes

    12/17/2024

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    12/07/2024
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