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Michael LaPlante

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 3, 2018, a tragic incident occurred at a KOA campground in Bernalillo, New Mexico, resulting in the death of 55-year-old Michael LaPlante. The events unfolded in a manner that was both shocking and devastating for those involved.

The incident was later determined to be a murder-suicide. The perpetrator of the crime was identified as 70-year-old Fernand 'Fred' Lete. According to reports, Lete shot and killed Michael LaPlante at the KOA campground. The motivations and circumsta ...Read More
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  • KOB 4: Police: 2 dead, including Balloon Fiesta official. after Bernalillo officer-involved shooting
  • KRQE: NMSP investigate Bernalillo Police-involved shooting at KOA Campground
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    Victim Details

    Michael LaPlante

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bernalillo

    NM

    2018-09-03

    50

    Michael

    LaPlante

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the KOA campground incident, and my heart goes out to everyone who kn... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
    Does anyone have more info on how the investigators reached their conclusion so quickly in the M. La... ...Read More
    10/14/2023
    I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened at the KOA campground back in 2018. I keep thi... ...Read More
    01/11/2023
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