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Eric Jay Rutz

Case from Jackson, MI dated Oct 21, 2021

Victim Details

Eric Jay Rutz

Male

Jackson

MI

2021-10-21

47

Eric

Jay Rutz

06/29/2026

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Eric Jay Rutz, a 47-year-old male from the Jackson, Michigan area, passed away on October 21, 2021. Known to his friends and family for his rugged exterior and generous heart, he was a resident of Horton who had spent his career working in factories. He possessed a deep skill for machinery and a passion for working on cars, often spending his free time attending concerts, collecting t-shirts, and enjoying football games. His life was cut short in an incident of violence that launched an immediat ...
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  • Legacy.com: Eric Rutz Obituary (1974 - 2021) - Jackson, MI - Jackson Citizen Patriot
  • mlive: Man killed, suspect on the run after shooting near Jackson, police say
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