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Gary Kennedy

Death by Force
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Gary L. Kennedy, a 66-year-old man from Rushsylvania, Ohio, tragically died on March 10, 2017, from a gunshot wound in the kitchen of his home. His wife, Rosalie Kennedy, a 63-year-old woman, was convicted of his murder. The incident occurred during a heated altercation between the couple, and Rosalie Kennedy claimed that Gary pulled out a gun first, prompting her to shoot him in self-defense. However, the jury found her guilty of murder and felonious assault, both with gun specifications.
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  • WKEF: Logan County woman arrested for murder after her husband was found dead
  • Gary L Kennedy, age 66 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Gary L Kennedy

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Rushsylvania

    OH

    2017-03-10

    66

    Gary

    Kennedy

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find the jury's decision in the Gary L. Kennedy case puzzling? I’ve been followin... ...Read More
    12/22/2024
    I've been following the Gary L. Kennedy case, and one aspect that really strikes me is the role of s... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how complicated this whole case was for Rosalie Kennedy. She claimed sel... ...Read More
    01/15/2023
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