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Amy Birnkrant

Case from Santa-clarita, CA dated Jan 05, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Amy Birnkrant

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Santa-clarita

State

CA

Date Of Death

2018-01-05

Age At Death

47

First Name

Amy

Last Name

Birnkrant

Last Updated

07/30/2026

Case Description

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Amy Suzanne Birnkrant, a 47-year-old resident of Santa Clarita, California, tragically lost her life on January 5, 2018. The incident was a devastating murder-suicide that shocked the local community. Amy, along with her daughter Drew, 20, and son Sean, 11, were found dead in their home. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified Amy's husband, Michael Birnkrant, as the perpetrator. Michael, a studio driver in the film industry, fatally shot his family members before turning the gun ...

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Links to Additional Sources (8)

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NY Daily News: Celebrity driver kills wife, two kids in murder-suicide

KTLA: Santa Clarita Father Shot 2 Children, His Wife in Suspected Murder-Suicide: Sheriff’s Officials

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Forum Posts (3)

I recently came across some discussions about the roles community environments play in tragic cases ... ...Read More
04/10/2024

I’ve been following the Amy Suzanne Birnkrant case, and every time I read about it, I can’t help... ...Read More
02/01/2024

Has anyone else noticed the emphasis on Michael's financial issues being a possible motive? It's inc... ...Read More
03/20/2023

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