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Berta Hudson

Death by Force
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On a summer afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island, the life of 48-year-old Berta Hudson was tragically cut short. On August 24, 2019, while visiting a relative's home on Charles Street, she was fatally shot by her estranged husband, 50-year-old Oscar Hudson. The act was a grim culmination of what was reported to be a known history of domestic violence.

The incident unfolded as a murder-suicide, with Oscar Hudson taking his own life after killing his estranged wife. Providence police ident ...Read More
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  • WJAR: Suspect in murder suicide has domestic violence history
  • Boston.com: Man and estranged wife dead in Providence murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Berta Hudson

    Female

    Providence

    RI

    2019-08-24

    48

    Berta

    Hudson

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone, just been thinking a lot about the Berta Hudson case and the broader issues it highlig... ...Read More
    01/28/2024
    Has anyone looked into how Oscar Hudson was able to get his hands on a gun despite the no-contact or... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
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