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Deborah Kay Masters VanHavel

Case from Morenci, MI dated Dec 24, 2020

Victim Details

Deborah Kay Masters VanHavel

Female

White / Caucasian

Morenci

MI

2020-12-24

71

Deborah

Kay Masters VanHavel

07/06/2026

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On a quiet Christmas Eve in 2020, the holiday stillness was shattered in Morenci, Michigan, by a shocking act of violence that claimed the life of 71-year-old Deborah Kay Masters VanHavel. A loving mother and grandmother, Deborah was found deceased in her home, the victim of a fatal shooting. The tragic event cut short a life described by those who knew her as vibrant and full of love for her family and community.

Born and raised in the Morenci area, Deborah was a familiar and friendly fa ...
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  • Identities released of Medina Twp. Christmas Eve shooting victims
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