Dale B. McLaughlin Sr., 59, was found in his Grout Township home in Gladwin, Michigan, on October 21, 2023, with a single gunshot wound to the chest and abdomen. Authorities believe the fatal shot was fired by 53-year-old Terry Lee Verhelle, who lived in the house with McLaughlin and McLaughlin’s sister, Tammy.

McLaughlin had previously served 13 years in prison for a 2006 second-degree murder conviction and had been released on parole in 2021; his parole was nearing its end at the time of his death. After the October confrontation, Verhelle called 911 and was waiting for deputies when they arrived; he was taken into custody and charged with homicide–manslaughter, weapons-felony firearm, and possession of a firearm while intoxicated.

Reports state Verhelle later said McLaughlin came at him with a knife, and that Verhelle waited 16 minutes before calling for help after the shooting. Does anyone have information about what happened in the house that night or knew the people involved?