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Mary Boles

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet community of Oak Park, Michigan, a devastating series of events unfolded just two days after Christmas in 2019, shattering the holiday peace for one family. Inside their shared home, 74-year-old Mary Boles was tragically killed in a violent encounter that also left her son fighting for his life. The alleged assailant was a member of their own family, Mary's 22-year-old grandson, Robert Boles.

The horrific incident occurred on a Friday afternoon. According to police reports, R ...Read More
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  • Detroit News: Police: Oak Park man killed grandmother, 74, shot father, 55
  • WXYZ: Woman dead, man in critical condition after Oak Park shooting; suspect in custody
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    Victim Details

    Mary Boles

    Female

    Black / African American

    Oak-park

    MI

    2019-12-27

    74

    Mary

    Boles

    12/27/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the case of Mary Boles from Oak Park, and I can't help but feel deep sympathy ... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
    Has anyone else been following the tragic case of Mary Boles and her family? It’s been on my mind ... ...Read More
    08/23/2023
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