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In the quiet town of Allendale, Michigan, a horrific tragedy unfolded on March 13, 1982, forever scarring the community. Thirteen-year-old Carla Sue Paulson, a bright and well-liked eighth-grader, was brutally murdered alongside her entire family in their home. Carla, who was known for her hard work in school and involvement in athletics, was found in the kitchen with her younger sister, Casey, their arms reaching for each other in a final, heartbreaking embrace.

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Victim Details

Carla Sue Paulson

Female

White / Caucasian

Allendale

MI

1982-03-13

13

Carla

Sue Paulson

12/21/2025