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Jennifer Bridgette Lantz

Case from Vaughn, WA dated Jan 27, 2026

Victim Details

Jennifer Bridgette Lantz

Female

White / Caucasian

Vaughn

WA

2026-01-27

47

Jennifer

Bridgette Lantz

06/25/2026

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On January 27, 2026, Jennifer Bridgette Lantz, a 48-year-old woman, was tragically found dead in her Vaughn, Washington, home. Her death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds, a devastating event that also claimed the life of her son and the family dog. The grim discovery was made by her husband, Brad, when he returned home from work that afternoon.

Jennifer was a beloved special education teacher in the Peninsula School District, where she had worked for 15 years, most recently as a ...
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  • Key Peninsula News: Vaughn Murder-Suicide in January - Key Peninsula News
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