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Gerald Echelbarger

Case from Hayes-township, MI dated Jan 16, 2015

Victim Details

Gerald Echelbarger

Male

White / Caucasian

Hayes-township

MI

2015-01-16

65

Gerald

Echelbarger

07/01/2026

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In the quiet community of Harrison, Michigan, a tragic event unfolded on January 15, 2015, ending the lives of a married couple and leaving family and friends in shock. Gerald Dean Echelbarger, a 65-year-old White/Caucasian male, was found deceased in his Hayes Township home alongside his wife, Brenda Jean Echelbarger, who was 45 years old. The discovery sent ripples of disbelief through the community, as those who knew the couple struggled to comprehend the violent end to their lives.

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  • The Clare County Review: Domestic dispute ends with husband, wife dead
  • Correction: Couple Die-Shooting story - Monroe Evening News
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    I've been following the Echelbarger case, and while the whole situation is undoubtedly tragic, I can... ...Read More
    04/22/2024
    Does anyone know if there were any signs something was wrong leading up to that terrible day with Ge... ...Read More
    11/13/2023
    It's so devastating to read about the tragedy that unfolded with Gerald and Brenda Echelbarger in Ha... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
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