On a quiet Tuesday morning in the peaceful village of Dundee, Michigan, a local neighbor wandered over to the familiar home of Cameron and Courtney Hulet. The front door was slightly ajar, which wasn’t unusual. The young couple had a habit of leaving it open. But what she saw once she stepped inside would mark the beginning of a deeply unsettling mystery—one that puzzled police and shook the entire community.

At first glance, everything seemed perfectly normal. Dundee was the kind of place where people knew each other by name, and a slightly open front door wasn’t cause for concern. But that ordinary morning would soon turn into one of the most bewildering tragedies the small town had ever experienced.

The neighbor noticed a strange stillness inside the house. It wasn’t what she saw initially that disturbed her—it was what she didn’t see. There was no movement, no sound, and an eerie silence that made her uneasy. Despite her gut feeling, she assumed the couple was asleep or resting. She closed the door gently and continued with her day.

Later that evening, after hours had passed without any sign of activity from the house, she returned. The scene was exactly the same—nothing had changed. Cameron, 28, and Courtney, 20, were lying motionless on the floor, side by side. Bags of Taco Bell takeout and untouched drinks still sat neatly on the table nearby. It looked as if the couple had just sat down for dinner when something sudden and tragic happened, stopping their lives mid-moment.

Now alarmed, the neighbor called a male friend for help. He arrived and quickly phoned the police. Authorities showed up shortly before midnight, but by then, it was already too late. Dundee Village Manager David Uhl later stated that the couple had likely been dead for nearly 12 hours by the time they were found. When the neighbor first spotted them earlier that morning, they were either already gone or very close to it.

The discovery sent shockwaves through the quiet community. There were no signs of forced entry, no evidence of a struggle, and nothing that clearly pointed to a cause of death. Their bodies bore no signs of trauma, and the mystery deepened as officials struggled to make sense of what had happened. The most likely theory? A drug-related incident. Yet, there were no pill bottles, no needles—nothing to indicate a clear overdose.

“It’s very suspicious,” Uhl told the press. “You’d think there’d be some kind of evidence. But there’s nothing.”

Toxicology reports were ordered but would take time—up to two weeks. Meanwhile, investigators searched for any clue that could shed light on the couple’s sudden deaths. In the kitchen, officers found about a pound of marijuana. Uhl mentioned that it appeared to be portioned for sale, although it remained unclear whether that had any connection to the tragedy.

Cameron and Courtney had recently moved to Dundee from Newport, Michigan. They had two young children—a one-year-old and a four-month-old—who had been placed in foster care before the incident due to ongoing domestic issues. Police had responded to their apartment on multiple occasions for reports of loud arguments.

Cameron’s mother, Cheryl Harris, later shared how devastating the loss of their children had been for the couple. “They called me crying their eyes out,” she said. While both Cameron and Courtney had struggled with depression, she couldn’t bring herself to believe they had chosen to end their lives.

Cameron, who loved being outdoors, fishing, and sports, had previous run-ins with the law related to drug charges. But recently, he had been holding down two jobs, trying to provide for his family. His twin brother, Garrett, was heartbroken. “You mean so much to me,” Garrett wrote on Facebook. “I can’t stop seeing your face. I am devastated.”

A GoFundMe campaign was started to help cover funeral costs. Garrett described his brother as a loving father and devoted son who left behind a shattered family—including a mother, father, three step-siblings, two older brothers, his twin, and his two small children.

While the circumstances surrounding Courtney’s death remained even more mysterious, months later, the truth began to surface. Toxicology reports finally confirmed the cause of death for both Cameron and Courtney: a fatal combination of methadone and Xanax. According to the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office, both had died from the toxic interaction between these two substances.

Methadone is an opioid commonly used to treat heroin addiction and chronic pain, while Xanax is a medication prescribed for anxiety and depression. When taken together, the risk of respiratory failure increases significantly. In this case, the timing suggested they had taken the pills simultaneously—and the effects had hit them at the same moment.

“This is the first time we’ve seen something like this,” said Dundee Police Chief Todd Opperman. “It’s not common to see two people die from pills at the same time.”

Initially, there was speculation that fentanyl might have been involved. Fentanyl is sometimes sprayed on marijuana and smoked unknowingly, causing sudden overdoses. But testing ruled that out in this case.

The investigation continued, but authorities never identified the person who supplied the pills. Although there was speculation about pressing criminal charges, Chief Opperman clarified that the overdose did not appear to be intentional.

“It appears to be accidental,” he said.

The deaths of Cameron and Courtney Hulet left a heavy shadow over the town of Dundee. Two young lives were lost—suddenly and unexpectedly—leaving behind a devastated family and a community grasping for answers. The couple had dreams, struggles, and a desire to build a life together. Instead, their story ended with a tragic twist that still doesn’t feel fully resolved.

We’re left with memories of who they were and what they hoped for. Cameron, only 28, and Courtney, just 20, were taken far too soon. Their deaths serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of prescription drug misuse and how quickly life can be lost.

Though their time on earth was brief, those who loved them will carry their memory forward. In the end, it’s their smiles, laughter, and love that will be remembered—not the tragedy, but the lives they tried so hard to build.