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Dawn Marie Gillard

Case from Stanwood, MI dated May 27, 2022

Victim Details

Name

Dawn Marie Gillard

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Stanwood

State

MI

Date Of Death

2022-05-27

Age At Death

40

First Name

Dawn

Last Name

Marie Gillard

Last Updated

07/17/2026

Case Description

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In a quiet corner of Stanwood, Michigan, a devastating tragedy unfolded on May 27, 2022, forever altering the lives of a local family. Dawn Marie Gillard, a 40-year-old female, was found deceased in her Austin Township home, the victim of a violent act that also claimed the lives of her three young children. The horrifying discovery was made by authorities from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, who responded to reports of a man with a gun and shots fired at the residence.

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Law & Crime: Michigan Man Shot Himself But Survived After Killing Wife and Three Children: Deputies

WZZM13.com: Family member identifies three young children, mother killed in Mecosta Co. shooting

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