Bernie Bugnell

Death by Force

On March 22, 2023, in Highland Township, Michigan, 69-year-old Bernard "Bernie" Bugnell tragically lost his life while defending his family during a violent home invasion. Bernie, a proud Marine veteran and devoted family man, was at his condominium when his son-in-law, Eric Hanson, forcibly entered by smashing through a sliding glass door. Hanson, who had a history of assault and weapons charges, was estranged from his wife, Bernie's daughter, due to ongoing domestic issues.

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