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David Wilhelm

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet city of Norman, Oklahoma, a tragic event unfolded on October 7, 2020, ending the life of 56-year-old David Wilhelm. Authorities were called to a residence in the 2100 block of Bates Way around 3:12 p.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the bodies of two men in the backyard.

The Norman Police Department's investigation revealed the incident to be an apparent murder-suicide. The second man was identified as 58-year-old Byron Lee Carpente ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David Wilhelm

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Norman

    OK

    2020-10-07

    56

    David

    Wilhelm

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I can't stop thinking about how all this must be affecting the Wilhelm family, espe... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been trying to piece together the situation surrounding David Wilhelm's tra... ...Read More
    10/26/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the couple who owned the home on Bates Way where this awful event t... ...Read More
    03/18/2023
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