Candace E. Brackett Butler

Murdered
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On October 21, 1998, in Augusta, Maine, 42-year-old Candace E. (Brackett) Butler was fatally shot by her husband, David Butler, 43, who then took his own life in a tragic murder-suicide. This incident was among the 26 homicides recorded in Maine that year, highlighting the prevalence of domestic violence within the state.

Born on August 13, 1956, in Damariscotta, Candace was the daughter of Norman and Martha (Carver) Brackett. She grew up in New Harbor, attended Bristol schools, and gra ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Candace E. Brackett Butler

    Augusta

    ME

    1998-10-21

    42

    Candace

    E. Brackett Butler

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/29/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Is there any information or updates on whether there are any cameras in the area that may have captu... ...Read More
    11/02/2023
    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Candace case? I'm curious to know if that aspec... ...Read More
    08/26/2023
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