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Justin Beutel

Case from Bellaire, MI dated Nov 15, 2018

Victim Details

Justin Beutel

Male

White / Caucasian

Bellaire

MI

2018-11-15

38

Justin

Beutel

07/07/2026

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On the opening day of deer hunting season, November 15, 2018, Justin Beutel, a 38-year-old male, was shot and killed in Antrim County, Michigan. An avid sportsman and skilled Harley-Davidson mechanic, Beutel was hunting on private family property near Torch Lake. Shortly after successfully shooting a buck and sending a photo of it to his family, he began to field dress the deer. It was during this time that another hunter, who was on the same property, fatally shot him.

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  • Traverse City Record-Eagle: Man dead after possible hunting accident in Antrim County
  • Petoskey News-Review: DNR investigating hunter fatality in Antrim County
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    I'm really struck by the impact this tragedy has had on the Bellaire community and beyond. Justin Be... ...Read More
    01/14/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how Justin was just doing something he loved, out in the woods enjoying ... ...Read More
    12/30/2023
    Has anyone else been following the tragic incident involving Justin Beutel during deer hunting seaso... ...Read More
    09/24/2023
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