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Benjamin Barnhard

Case from Kensington, MD dated Aug 02, 2011

Victim Details

Name

Benjamin H. J. Barnhard

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Kensington

State

MD

Date Of Death

2011-08-02

Age At Death

13

First Name

Benjamin

Last Name

Barnhard

Last Updated

07/13/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet suburb of Kensington, Maryland, a deeply troubling story unfolded, culminating in the tragic death of 13-year-old Benjamin Barnhard in August of 2011. A male with fair skin and brown, curly hair, Benjamin was found deceased in his bedroom from at least one gunshot wound. The discovery was made after his mother's concerned co-workers contacted the police, as she had not been seen for several days.

Upon entering the home on Simms Court, authorities found not only Benjamin's bod ...

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/md-mom-who-killed-son-self-left-note-about-debt/2011/08/09/gIQAs9MQ4I_blog.html

Boy's Father Stunned After Kensington Murder-Suicide - WAMU

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Forum Posts (3)

I've been following the Barnhard case, and something that's been on my mind is the role the school s... ...Read More
10/30/2024

Has anyone here looked into the educational support systems for kids like Benjamin in Montgomery Cou... ...Read More
11/09/2023

I've been following the tragic Barnhard case, and something that really stands out to me is the lack... ...Read More
10/27/2023

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