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Brenda Jo Poss Barnes

Death by Force
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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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    Victim Details

    Brenda Jo Poss Barnes

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Sheridan

    IL

    2021-03-16

    62

    Brenda

    Jo Poss Barnes

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking about the aftermath of such tragedies and how they impact commun... ...Read More
    08/05/2024
    I read something about the search for the gun in the Barnes case, and it's really baffled me. How do... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
    It's just so disturbing to think about how this case unfolded. I feel terrible for Brenda's friends ... ...Read More
    02/24/2023
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