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Brittney Long

Case from Sterling, IL dated Nov 03, 2019

Victim Details

Brittney Long

Female

White / Caucasian

Sterling

IL

2019-11-03

24

Brittney

Long

07/16/2026

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Brittney Long, a 24-year-old Caucasian woman from Sterling, Illinois, tragically lost her life on November 3, 2019. Brittney was found deceased in her home during a welfare check conducted by the Sterling Police Department. The welfare check was initiated by concerned family members after Brittney missed a family event and failed to respond to their calls. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brittney and her former boyfriend, Duane Briggs, both 24 years old, dead inside the residence. Each had sus ...
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  • WQAD.com: Police say man killed ex-girlfriend then himself in Sterling
  • Police say man killed ex-girlfriend then himself in Sterling | wqad.com
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    I've been thinking a lot about Brittney's poor son, Levi. He not only lost his mother but also has t... ...Read More
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    I was thinking about Brittney Long, and I just can’t get over how isolating things must have been ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Brittney Long’s case, and something about the neighbors’ statements keeps ... ...Read More
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