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Michael Irish

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Mar 06, 2019

Victim Details

Michael Irish

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2019-03-06

55

Michael

Irish

07/03/2026

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In early March of 2019, concern began to mount for the well-being of Michael Shawn Irish, a 55-year-old White/Caucasian male. On Saturday, March 2nd, the gifted pediatric surgeon visited the Clive, Iowa home of his ex-wife to take their two children for an outing. Before he departed, however, he made some statements and left behind certain items that caused his ex-wife to worry about his state of mind. Communication with Irish ceased later that evening, with the last text messages being exchange ...
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  • Michael S. Irish Md Obituary - The Des Moines Register
  • Iowa man found dead after visit to ex-wife's home
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