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Karl Stanfield

Case from Traverse-city, MI dated Feb 28, 2019

Victim Details

Karl Stanfield

Male

White / Caucasian

Traverse-city

MI

2019-02-28

37

Karl

Stanfield

07/26/2026

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In the quiet city of Traverse City, Michigan, a life was lost on March 1, 2019. Karl Robert Stanfield, a 37-year-old male, passed away, leaving behind a community to mourn his unexpected departure. Born on March 21, 1981, Karl had been a resident of Traverse City since 1989 and was a graduate of Traverse City Central High School.

The circumstances of Karl's death were tragic. His life came to an end in connection with a house fire, and it was determined that he died from a self-inflicted ...
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  • WPBN: Man found dead from apparent suicide after house fire identified
  • Karl Robert Stanfield Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
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