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Katherina Allen

Case from Brooklyn, OH dated Apr 12, 2012

Victim Details

Katherina Elizabeth Kate Jindra Allen

Female

White / Caucasian

Brooklyn

OH

2012-04-12

42

Katherina

Allen

06/25/2026

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Katherina Elizabeth 'Kate' Jindra Allen, aged 42, was tragically killed on April 12, 2012, in Brooklyn, Ohio. She was the wife of Kevin Allen and the loving mother of two daughters, Kayla and Kerri. The incident occurred at a Cracker Barrel restaurant where the family was celebrating Kerri's 10th birthday.

The shooting was reportedly triggered by a domestic dispute. According to police reports, Katherina informed her husband that she was leaving him, which led to a violent reaction. Kevi ...
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  • Timing unclear in shootings at restaurant - The Columbus Dispatch
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