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Rhiannon Layendecker

Death by Force
Case Description
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Rhiannon W. Layendecker, aged 51, tragically passed away on December 16, 2017, in Englewood, Florida. Her death was the result of a violent incident that shocked the local community. According to reports, Layendecker was shot by her wife, Jessica J. Winkler, during an argument at their home. The altercation escalated, leading Winkler to retrieve a firearm and fatally shoot Layendecker. The medical examiner confirmed that Layendecker died from a single gunshot wound.

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  • Sarasota Herald: Englewood woman tried to cover up murder, sheriff says
  • Florida woman calls 911 and confesses she shot her wife - Daily Mail
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    Victim Details

    Rhiannon W Layendecker

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Englewood

    FL

    2017-12-16

    51

    Rhiannon

    Layendecker

    11/26/2025

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