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Janis Lynn Barrett

Death by Force
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Janis Lynn Barrett, aged 56, tragically passed away on February 14, 2014, in Sacramento, California. Her death was part of a harrowing incident that has been classified as a murder-suicide. On that fateful day, Janis was with John Barrett, aged 72, in Sacramento's Vineyard neighborhood. According to reports, a cable company worker witnessed the two conversing on a nearby trail. Moments later, the worker heard gunshots and saw John Barrett shoot himself after having already shot Janis. Authoritie ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Janis Lynn Barrett

    Female

    Sacramento

    CA

    2014-02-14

    56

    Janis

    Lynn Barrett

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the reports mentioning no signs of a verbal or physical altercation... ...Read More
    12/10/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the mental health aspect of the Janis and John Barre... ...Read More
    08/14/2024
    It's been over nine years, but the murder-suicide involving Janis and John Barrett still haunts the ... ...Read More
    05/04/2024
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