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Dayton James Cowdrey

Case from Houghton-lake, MI dated Jul 10, 2022

Victim Details

Dayton James Cowdrey

Male

White / Caucasian

Houghton-lake

MI

2022-07-10

13

Dayton

James Cowdrey

07/13/2026

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Dayton James Cowdrey, a 13-year-old male, was tragically killed on July 10, 2022, in his home in Houghton Lake, Michigan. The young teen, who was born on August 23, 2008, in Alma, Michigan, was a student at Houghton Lake Junior High School and was also being homeschooled by his mother. He was known as a kind and loving blue-eyed boy who had a deep affection for his family and a great love for animals, especially his rescue pets. Dayton enjoyed spending his time outdoors, engaging in activities l ...
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  • ABC12 WJRT-TV: Police say man killed wife, stepson and mother-in-law in Roscommon County murder-suicide
  • WEYI: Woman filed protection order days before apparent murder-suicide
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