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Gerald Burgeson

Case from Falmouth, MI dated Sep 12, 2016

Victim Details

Gerald Burgeson

Male

White / Caucasian

Falmouth

MI

2016-09-12

71

Gerald

Burgeson

07/16/2026

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In the quiet woods of Butterfield Township, Michigan, a day of leisure turned into a scene of tragedy for Gerald Burgeson. On September 12, 2016, the 71-year-old man from Metamora, Michigan, lost his life in a hunting cabin accident. A Vietnam War Veteran, Gerald was known for his love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter and sportsman. He co-owned the cabin with his 74-year-old cousin, Ronald Dunn of Livonia, and they frequently used it as a getaway for hunting.

That fateful day, the c ...
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  • MLive.com: Man, 74, accidentally shoots, kills 71-year-old at Northern Michigan cabin
  • Gerald Burgeson Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information
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