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Karl Stanfield

Death by Force
Case Description
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Karl Stanfield, a 37-year-old resident of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2019. Born on March 21, 1981, Karl had been a long-time resident of Traverse City since 1989. His death was a tragic event that unfolded under distressing circumstances. On the night of February 28, 2019, a house fire broke out at a home on Twin Bay Drive in East Bay Township. When Grand Traverse County sheriff's deputies and fire crews arrived at the scene, they found both homeowners, a husband and wife, ...Read More
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  • MI News 26 & MI TV 12: Man Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Grand Traverse County Fire
  • WPBN: Man found dead from apparent suicide after house fire identified
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    Victim Details

    Karl Stanfield

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Traverse-city

    MI

    2019-02-28

    37

    Karl

    Stanfield

    11/10/2025

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