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Michael J. Stadler

Case from Topeka, KS dated Oct 08, 2016

Victim Details

Michael J. Stadler

Male

White / Caucasian

Topeka

KS

2016-10-08

28

Michael

J. Stadler

06/21/2026

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In the autumn of 2016, the life of 28-year-old Michael J. Stadler was cut short in a senseless act of violence on the streets of Topeka, Kansas. On the evening of October 8th, what began as a verbal altercation between occupants of two vehicles escalated into a fatal road rage incident. Stadler was a passenger in a van when occupants of both his vehicle and another began exchanging words and rude gestures. The confrontation took a deadly turn when shots were fired from the other vehicle.

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  • Obituary for Michael J. Stadler at Davidson Funeral Home
  • Arrest made in connection with weekend road rage shooting
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