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Michael Kinney

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the small community of Bayfield, Wisconsin, a long-simmering animosity between two neighbors tragically erupted into fatal violence on the evening of May 8, 2020. Michael Kinney, a 64-year-old Caucasian male, was shot and killed, bringing a shocking end to a years-long dispute. The man responsible, his neighbor Randy Erickson, then 62, would later be held accountable for the killing.

The conflict between Kinney and Erickson was no secret to those in their rural neighborhood. For years, ...Read More
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  • Duluth News Tribune: Bayfield homicide suspect released from custody; court appearance expected next week | Duluth News Tribune
  • Bemidji Pioneer: NW Wisconsin man arrested in neighbor's shooting death | Bemidji Pioneer
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    Victim Details

    Michael Kinney

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Bayfield

    WI

    2020-05-08

    64

    Michael

    Kinney

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone looked into the timeline of the events leading up to that tragic night on May 8, 2020? Gi... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Has anyone else found it strange how this case seemed to bring up so many unresolved community issue... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
    I've been following the Michael Kinney case closely, and one aspect that hasn't been talked about en... ...Read More
    04/25/2023
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