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Kathleen Blackburn

Case from Colfax-township, MI dated Jan 29, 2017

Victim Details

Kathleen Blackburn

Female

White / Caucasian

Colfax-township

MI

2017-01-29

48

Kathleen

Blackburn

07/17/2026

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In the quiet community of Colfax Township, Michigan, a tragedy unfolded that cut short the life of 48-year-old Kathleen Blackburn. Known to her friends and colleagues as Katie, she was a mother of three sons and a valued employee at the Pioneer Group in Big Rapids. Her life was brought to a sudden and violent end on Sunday, January 29, 2017, in a fatal shooting that stunned the local community.

The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at 5:55 p.m. that evening, arriving at ...
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  • MLive.com: Man, girlfriend dead after murder-suicide in Mecosta County
  • Man kills girlfriend, self in Mecosta County, authorities say
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    I've been thinking about the impact left on Kathleen Blackburn's son, who was in ... ...Read More
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