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Brittany Russell

Case from Dayton, OH dated Feb 09, 2016

Victim Details

Brittany Russell

Female

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2016-02-09

30

Brittany

Russell

06/20/2026

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Brittany Russell, a 29-year-old woman from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost her life on February 9, 2016. She was found shot in the head inside her car, which was parked behind an apartment complex. Her 6-month-old daughter was also in the car but thankfully unharmed. The investigation revealed that Brittany had been shot execution-style, and her body was left in the car for approximately 12 hours in below-freezing temperatures.

Two men were eventually arrested and charged in connection with ...
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  • WLWT: Mother found dead in car ruled homicide, baby safe in back seat
  • Suspect indicted in fatal shooting of mother in front of child - WHIO TV
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