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James Cole

Case from Sand-lake, MI dated Sep 22, 2018

Victim Details

James Cole

Male

White / Caucasian

Sand-lake

MI

2018-09-22

54

James

Cole

07/02/2026

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In the quiet community of Sand Lake, Michigan, a tragic series of events unfolded on September 22, 2018, culminating in the deaths of James Cole and his companion, Lisa Bradley. James Cole, a 54-year-old male, was found deceased in his home alongside Bradley, age 58. The couple had fallen victim to a violent outburst fueled by a domestic dispute.

The investigation into their deaths quickly identified a suspect: Bruce Huntley, the 33-year-old son-in-law of Lisa Bradley. It was reported tha ...
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  • MLive.com: Man kidnapped wife, kids after killing her mother, mother's boyfriend
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