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Barbara Brown Steele

Death by Force
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Barbara Brown Steele, a 70-year-old resident of Melrose, Florida, passed away on April 1, 2017. Born on October 12, 1946, in New York, New York, she was a beloved member of her community and family. Barbara was known for her love of nature, traveling, and learning new things. She was a member of St. William Parish in Keystone Heights, Florida, and was deeply cherished by her family, including her spouse, children, siblings, and grandchildren.

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  • St. Augustine Record: Barbara Ann Steele's Obituary on St. Augustine Record
  • Gainesville Sun: Couple's argument over TV ends in woman's death
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    Victim Details

    Barbara Brown Steele

    Female

    Melrose

    FL

    2017-04-01

    70

    Barbara

    Brown Steele

    11/08/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about how Barbara's community has been handling her tragic loss. It's so ... ...Read More
    03/15/2024
    Does anyone else find it incredibly sad how seemingly minor disputes can spiral out of control so qu... ...Read More
    01/07/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the details surrounding Barbara Steele's case, especially how somethi... ...Read More
    02/03/2023
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