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Michelle Starnes

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic day in June of 2019, the community of White Swan on the Yakama Reservation was shaken by a violent outburst that claimed the lives of five people. Among them was Michelle Starnes, a 51-year-old woman, whose life was cut short on June 8th by an act of gun violence. This devastating event left a lasting mark on the families and the entire reservation.

The incident that led to Starnes's death was a mass homicide that also claimed the lives of four other individuals: John Cagle, C ...Read More
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  • KOMO: 2 men took child hostage after Yakima Co. killings, court file says
  • Spokesman.com: 2 charged in killings on Yakama reservation
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    Victim Details

    Michelle Starnes

    Female

    White Swan

    WA

    2019-06-08

    51

    Michelle

    Starnes

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the testimonies from the victims' families during the trial of James ... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    Wow, reading about Michelle Starnes and the other victims from the White Swan tragedy is just deeply... ...Read More
    08/21/2024
    I just can't stop thinking about how close-knit communities, like the one near White Swan, must be r... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
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