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In the autumn of 1978, a wave of violence shattered the community of Belleville, Michigan, culminating in the tragic death of Jeanette Miron Hardesty. A 40-year-old woman, Jeanette's life was cut short on October 18th as part of a horrific shooting spree that claimed the lives of four individuals and left three others wounded in Van Buren Township.

The perpetrator was identified as Hilly K. Hardesty. His violent rampage extended over eight hours, during which he barricaded himself inside ...Read More
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Victim Details

Jeanette Miron Hardesty

Female

Belleville

MI

1978-10-19

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Jeanette

Miron Hardesty

01/13/2026