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Michael LaPlante

Case from Bernalillo, NM dated Sep 03, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Michael LaPlante

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Bernalillo

State

NM

Date Of Death

2018-09-03

Age At Death

50

First Name

Michael

Last Name

LaPlante

Last Updated

07/08/2026

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 ...

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KRQE: NMSP investigate Bernalillo Police-involved shooting at KOA Campground

Michael LaPlante, age 50 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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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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