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Colten Boyle

Death by Force
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In the rural community of Tonto Basin, Arizona, a gathering of teenagers on the night of Saturday, November 30, 2024, ended in a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of two 15-year-old boys. Colten Boyle, a 15-year-old male from the nearby town of Payson, was identified by his family as one of the deceased. The incident, which is being investigated by the Gila County Sheriff's Office as a murder-suicide, has left the close-knit community in a state of shock and mourning.

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  • Two teens shot in remote area of Tonto Basin
  • Mail Online: Mystery as two teen boys found dead in 'murder suicide' in Arizona
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    Victim Details

    Colten Boyle

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Tonto-basin

    AZ

    2024-11-30

    15

    Colten

    Boyle

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm completely at a loss trying to wrap my head around this incident in Tonto Basin. My heart goes o... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I've been reflecting on the toxic mixture of peer pressure and alcohol in youth settings, especially... ...Read More
    12/14/2024
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