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Barbara Bassett

Case from Sweden, ME dated Aug 01, 2002

Victim Details

Barbara Bassett

Female

White / Caucasian

Sweden

ME

2002-08-01

52

Barbara

Bassett

Yes

07/06/2026

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In the small, quiet town of Sweden, Maine, a tragedy unfolded on August 1, 2002, shattering the community's sense of peace. Barbara Bassett, a 52-year-old woman known for her work as a passionate advocate for battered women, was found dead in her home. Her life was cut short by a fatal gunshot wound, an act of violence that starkly contrasted with her mission to help others escape such a fate. Having dedicated a significant part of her career to guiding vulnerable women through the legal system ...
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  • Lewiston Sun Journal: Killer gets 27 years
  • 2002 Annual Homicides | Maine State Police
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