Brenda Gray-Knost

Murdered
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On July 1, 2000, in Swanville, Maine, 37-year-old Brenda Gray-Knost was tragically shot and killed by her former boyfriend, 47-year-old John Johnston. Johnston forcibly entered Gray-Knost's home before committing the fatal act. Following the shooting, Johnston took his own life, resulting in a murder-suicide.

This incident was one of several domestic violence-related homicides in Maine that year, highlighting a concerning pattern of such tragedies. In response to these events, community ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brenda Gray-Knost

    Female

    Swanville

    ME

    2000-07-01

    37

    Brenda

    Gray-Knost

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/29/2024

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