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Origins of a Quiet Life Turned Tragic

Dennis Henry DePue was born on June 13, 1943, in Sturgis, Michigan. He graduated from Burr Oak High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in business from Michigan State University. DePue worked as a property assessor for the State of Michigan's Department of Treasury. In 1971, he married Marilynn, a high school guidance counselor in Coldwater, Michigan. The couple had three children and appeared to lead a typical Midwestern family life. However, beneath the surface, tensions simmered as Dennis became increasingly controlling and withdrawn, leading Marilynn to confide in friends about her unhappiness and desire for a divorce .

The Breakdown of a Marriage

After 18 years of marriage, Marilynn filed for divorce in 1989, citing Dennis's controlling behavior and emotional abuse. The divorce was finalized in December of that year. Despite the separation, Dennis maintained access to the guest house on their property, which he used as an office. Many believed this was a means for him to keep tabs on his family. Marilynn changed the locks on the main house, but Dennis still found ways to enter, further exacerbating the family's distress ....Read More

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