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Brianna Marie Nelson

Case from Elyria, OH dated Jul 28, 2020

Victim Details

Brianna Marie Nelson

Female

White / Caucasian

Elyria

OH

2020-07-28

10

Brianna

Marie Nelson

06/26/2026

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Brianna Marie Nelson, a 10-year-old girl from Elyria, Ohio, tragically passed away on July 28, 2020. She was a student at Crestwood Elementary School and enjoyed tap dancing, jazz, ballet, volleyball, and soccer. Brianna was known as "The Princess" of her family and loved spending time with her loved ones.

The cause of Brianna's death was part of a horrific incident that also claimed the lives of her parents, John R. Nelson and Robin M. Nelson , and her siblings, Gavin R. Nelson and Lia ...
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  • fox8.com: Elyria police identify family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide
  • fox8.com: Community grieving after family found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Elyria home
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