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Kellie Barnett

Case from Schaumburg, IL dated Dec 25, 2024

Victim Details

Kellie Barnett

Female

White / Caucasian

Schaumburg

IL

2024-12-25

50

Kellie

Barnett

07/10/2026

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Kellie Barnett, a 50-year-old woman from New Lenox, Illinois, tragically lost her life on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, in Schaumburg, Illinois. She was fatally shot by her brother-in-law, Daniel Garcia, 52, who mistook her for an intruder inside his home. Barnett had been staying overnight with relatives for the holiday when the incident occurred.

Authorities responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 7:20 a.m. at a residence on Carlisle Court. Upon arrival, officers f ...
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  • Latin Times: Illinois Man Shoots and Kills Relative After Thinking She Was Breaking Into His Home
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