David H. Filbeck, 53, and his wife Jennifer R. Filbeck, 51, were found dead in their Applegate, Michigan home on December 24, 2020. Both died of gunshot wounds; investigators concluded the same firearm was used in each death. The couple had been married since 1993 and were described as enjoying the outdoors, bonfires with friends and family, and collecting antiques, classic metal signs, and family heirlooms.

Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office investigators announced they were not seeking any suspects and believed no one outside the household was involved. No arrests were made and the inquiry did not attribute the deaths to an external perpetrator, leaving the community grieving the sudden loss.