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Jacob Jake Hershberger

Case from Waterford, MI dated Nov 08, 2014

Victim Details

Jacob Jake Hershberger

Male

White / Caucasian

Waterford

MI

2014-11-08

22

Jacob

Jake Hershberger

07/03/2026

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In the early morning hours of November 8, 2014, a tragic event unfolded in a Waterford, Michigan, apartment that would claim the life of 22-year-old Jacob Jake Hershberger. Hershberger was at his girlfriend's residence on Villa Drive when three men broke in, intending to commit a robbery. A struggle ensued, and while Hershberger was able to overpower one of the intruders, he was fatally shot once in the chest by a second assailant. His girlfriend, who was present during the home invasion, was no ...
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  • Sentencing set for Monday for final defendant in 2014 Waterford murder case
  • 3 Charged In Murder Of Waterford Man During Attempted Robbery
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    I want to take a moment to talk about the impact that Jake's passing has had on his community. I've ... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
    It's been on my mind lately how this case hit so close to home in the Waterford community, especiall... ...Read More
    03/08/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Jake Hershberger and something about the way the break-in was orch... ...Read More
    12/25/2023
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