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Fenton Twp. Couple Found Deceased: Troubling History of Police Calls

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  Published in House and Home on Sunday, March 1st 2026 at 9:40 GMT by ABC12
      Locales: Michigan, UNITED STATES

FENTON TWP. - The quiet residential street of North Willow Road in Fenton Township is now the focus of a somber investigation following the discovery of Daniel and Susan Stasik deceased within their home at 2428 N. Willow Road on February 17th, 2024. While authorities continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding their deaths, a review of police records reveals a troubling history of calls for service to the same address, raising questions about the level of concern and support provided to the couple in the years leading up to this tragedy.

The Fenton Township Police Department released a statement detailing four separate instances of police intervention at the Stasik residence. The earliest recorded call occurred on January 24th, 2023, responding to a reported domestic disturbance. Details surrounding this incident have not been publicly released, leaving neighbors and the community to speculate about the nature of the dispute. Domestic disturbances, even those without immediate physical violence, are often considered indicators of deeper underlying issues within a relationship, and warrant careful assessment and potential follow-up.

Just over three weeks later, on February 15th, 2023, officers were dispatched to the address for a welfare check. Welfare checks are typically initiated when someone expresses concern for the well-being of an individual, often due to a perceived inability to contact them or observations of unusual behavior. This suggests that someone - a neighbor, family member, or friend - had already voiced concerns about the Stasiks' condition almost a year before their bodies were found. The fact that a second welfare check was necessary within a relatively short timeframe (November 22nd, 2023) is particularly concerning and underscores a pattern of escalating, or at least persistent, anxieties regarding the couple's state.

The series of welfare checks raises several critical questions. Did police attempt to connect the Stasiks with social services or mental health resources following these visits? Were there any documented attempts to assess the underlying reasons for the concerns prompting the checks? The police department has not yet released details of the actions taken during these interventions, leading to calls from local advocacy groups for greater transparency in how such cases are handled.

"We need to understand what protocols are in place when multiple welfare checks are made to the same address," states Sarah Miller, Director of the Genesee County Domestic Violence Coalition. "Welfare checks aren't just about confirming someone is alive; they're about identifying potential risks and offering support. Repeated checks suggest a systemic issue that should have triggered a more comprehensive response."

The lack of a readily available cause of death, with the autopsy results still pending, only deepens the mystery. Until the medical examiner's report is finalized, investigators are pursuing all avenues, but the history of calls to the residence inevitably casts a shadow over the investigation. Was this a tragic accident, a sudden medical event, or something more sinister? The answer likely lies hidden within the details of the past incidents and the couple's personal lives.

The Fenton Township Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the Stasiks or their situation to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and even seemingly minor details could prove crucial in establishing a timeline of events and uncovering the truth. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the need for robust support systems for individuals and families struggling with unseen challenges. The number to contact the Fenton Township Police Department is (810) 715-3100. This tragedy underscores the crucial role law enforcement and social services play in intervening before situations escalate to such devastating outcomes. Neighbors have described the couple as generally private, making it difficult to gauge the extent of any problems they may have been facing.