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Katelyn McFadden

Death by Force
Case Description
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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, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Katelyn McFadden

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Townshend

    VT

    2014-08-20

    20

    Katelyn

    McFadden

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    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
    03/05/2023
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