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Thomas Badke

Case from Charter-twp-of-clinton, MI dated Jan 09, 2018

Victim Details

Thomas Badke

Male

White / Caucasian

Charter-twp-of-clinton

MI

2018-01-09

61

Thomas

Badke

07/07/2026

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In the winter of 2018, a tragedy unfolded in Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, forever altering the lives of a local family and their community. Thomas Badke, a 61-year-old man, was fatally shot on January 9th at his own business, Reliable Fence. The incident stemmed from a workplace dispute that escalated to a horrific act of violence. An employee, Jerry Motley Jr., had been involved in an altercation with a coworker, Angelo Micale. In a sudden turn of events, Motley produced a firearm and ...
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  • Detroit News: Fatal shooting followed dispute at Clinton Twp. business
  • Thomas Badke, age 61 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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