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Marchie (Knittle) Bubul

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 8, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at NHC Healthcare Sequatchie in Dunlap, Tennessee, resulting in the deaths of Marchie Bubul, aged 81, and her husband, Kirk H. Bubul, also 81. According to Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips, Kirk entered the nursing home where Marchie was a resident, fatally shot her, and then turned the gun on himself.

The couple, long-time residents of Kimball, Tennessee, had been married for over fifty years, sharing a deep bond characterized by joy, laught ...Read More
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  • WTVC: 'Terrible loss:' Woman in Dunlap nursing home shot by husband, who turned gun on himself
  • WDEF: Authorities investigate murder-suicide at Dunlap nursing home - WDEF
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    Victim Details

    Marchie (Knittle) Bubul

    Female

    Dunlap

    TN

    2024-07-08

    81

    Marchie

    (Knittle) Bubul

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been deeply reflecting on the roles that Marchie and Kirk played in our community, especially M... ...Read More
    08/30/2024
    Has anyone else been reflecting on why Kirk may have felt this was the only option? It's so tough tr... ...Read More
    08/27/2024
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