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Case Description
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Charlie DeSpain, a 22-year-old resident of Flint, Michigan, was tragically found shot to death on April 29, 1978. The incident occurred alongside his friend, Steve McDonald, who was 23 years old at the time. Both men were discovered in the front seat of a vehicle, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The double homicide shocked the local community and has remained a cold case for decades, with no arrests or significant leads emerging over the years.

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Victim Details

Charlie DeSpain

Male

White / Caucasian

Flint

MI

1978-04-29

22

Charlie

DeSpain

11/09/2025