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Five bullets fired from gun used to kill Christopher Luedtke
Posted: 12.12.2011 at 9:59 AM
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New information from MSP Forensic Lab

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BENZIE COUNTY -- New details have been released in the murder and arson investigation in Benzie County.

The Michigan State Police Forensic Crime Lab has determined that five bullets found on the scene were also fired from a .38 special caliber five shot revolver.

Four of those bullets were taken from 17-year old Christopher Luedtke's body. The fifth fired bullet was recovered from the crime scene.

The handgun was registered to Linda Luedtke.

Chris, his wife Linda and their son Christopher Luedtke were all found dead in their home after a fire in November.

The Benzie County Sheriff's Office is still waiting on additional forensic reports.

7&4 News has a crew traveling to the area and will have the latest tonight at 5&6.

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