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Brenda Jo Poss Barnes

Case from Sheridan, IL dated Mar 16, 2021

Victim Details

Brenda Jo Poss Barnes

Female

White / Caucasian

Sheridan

IL

2021-03-16

62

Brenda

Jo Poss Barnes

06/28/2026

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Brenda Jo Poss Barnes, a 62-year-old woman from Sheridan, Illinois, tragically passed away on March 17, 2021. Brenda, born on May 10, 1958, in Aurora, Illinois, was a dedicated mother and grandmother who spent her life raising her children and working in customer service roles. She was known for her contagious smile and superb customer service at BP/Walmart. Brenda and her husband, Gregory Scott Barnes, Sr., were both found deceased at their residence in Sheridan, Illinois.

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  • WGN-TV: Man arrested, accused of fatally shooting ex-wife’s parents: police
  • NBC Chicago: Sheridan Residents Warned to Stay Inside During Manhunt for Homicide Suspect
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    I've been thinking about the aftermath of such tragedies and how they impact commun... ...Read More
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