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Gail Brink

Case from Ottawa, MI dated Nov 23, 1987

Victim Details

Gail Brink

Female

White / Caucasian

Ottawa

MI

1987-11-23

22

Gail

Brink

07/06/2026

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The Murder of Rick and Gail Brink

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In the quiet community of Park Township, Michigan, the lives of 22-year-old Gail Brink and her 28-year-old husband, Rick, were cut short in a brutal act of violence that would remain a mystery for over two decades. On November 23, 1987, after the young couple failed to show up for their respective jobs, concerned family members discovered a horrific scene at their home. Gail Brink was found in her bed, having been shot multiple times, while her husband, Rick, was discovered deceased in his Chevy ...
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    I've been reading through some of the discussions here about the tragic loss of Gail and Rick Brink,... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
    Does anyone else find it deeply disturbing to think about how Ryan Wyngarden managed to keep the sec... ...Read More
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