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Colin Bastow

Case from Medical Lake, WA dated Dec 23, 2022

Victim Details

Colin Bastow

Male

White / Caucasian

Medical Lake

WA

2022-12-23

42

Colin

Bastow

06/29/2026

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In the quiet town of Medical Lake, Washington, the life of Colin Bastow, a 42-year-old White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short on December 23, 2022. Remembered by friends and family as a kind-hearted Army veteran with a passion for art, woodworking, and helping others, his death sent ripples through the community. Bastow, who had worked as a horseback tour guide and carpenter, was known for his compassion and generosity.

The circumstances of his death unfolded within the confines o ...
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  • KXLY: Documents: Medical Lake murder victim shot at least once - KXLY
  • KXLY: Man shot, killed in domestic violence incident in Medical Lake - KXLY
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    I've been thinking a lot about the young witness who was there during the tragic events involving Co... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the woodworking bench Colin Bastow was building before the incident? I r... ...Read More
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