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Katelyn McFadden

Case from Townshend, VT dated Aug 20, 2014

Victim Details

Katelyn McFadden

Female

White / Caucasian

Townshend

VT

2014-08-20

20

Katelyn

McFadden

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/06/2026

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In the late afternoon of August 20, 2014, the life of 20-year-old Katelyn Rose McFadden was tragically cut short in Townshend, Vermont. A beautiful young woman known for a bright smile that could light up a room, Katelyn was the victim of a violent act that ended in a murder-suicide. Born in Brattleboro, she had attended local schools and was working towards her high school diploma. Katelyn was described as having an untamable spirit and a warm heart, with a love for family gatherings, animals, ...
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  • Burlington Free Press: Two dead after shooting in Townshend
  • Police: Man kills girlfriend, self | News | rutlandherald.com
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    I’ve been following the Townshend case closely, and I can't stop thinking about how Katelyn was su... ...Read More
    08/31/2024
    Has anyone here read about the community meeting that was organized after Katelyn and Shane's traged... ...Read More
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