Bridgette Bennett Hodell, a 46-year-old female, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in her Cicero, New York home. Authorities with the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office investigated the circumstances surrounding her death, which was determined to be a result of gun violence. The investigation concluded that Bridgette's husband, Michael G. Hodell, Jr., shot her before taking his own life in a murder-suicide.
Bridgette was born on October 30, 1968, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. She was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School and Morrisville College. For nearly two decades, she was married to Michael, and together they built a life in Cicero. She was known for her love of animals, especially her Corgi dogs and horse. Those who knew her described her as having an infectious smile that could light up a room.
The tragedy of her death was compounded by the loss of her husband, who was a surgical physician assistant at St. Joseph's Hospital and had served in the Army Reserves Medical Corps. In the wake of the incident, family and friends mourned the couple, remembering them for the life they shared. As the perpetrator was also deceased, no arrests were made in connection with Bridgette's death.
