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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Benjamin H. J. Barnhard

Male

White / Caucasian

Kensington

MD

2011-08-02

13

Benjamin

Barnhard

01/25/2026