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Barbara Brandt

Case from Cromwell, CT dated Oct 04, 2024

Victim Details

Barbara Brandt

Female

White / Caucasian

Cromwell

CT

2024-10-04

81

Barbara

Brandt

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/07/2026

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In the quiet town of Cromwell, Connecticut, a tragedy unfolded on October 4, 2024, marking the final chapter in the life of 81-year-old Barbara Brandt. A long-term resident of the Apple Rehab facility, she was known by neighbors as a sweet woman who had a love for books and baked goods. Before moving to the care facility in 2021, she was described as the head of her household.

On that Friday morning, an all too familiar routine took a devastating turn. Barbara's husband, 82-year-old Denni ...
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  • https://www.wfsb.com: 2 dead in murder-suicide at Apple Rehab in Cromwell
  • Rocky Hill, CT Patch: Cromwell Nursing Home Murder-Suicide IDs Released: Police
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    Has anyone else been looking into the possible motives behind Dennis Brandt’s actions? I've been t... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    It’s deeply saddening to read about the tragedy at Apple Rehab. Dennis and Barbara Brandt were obv... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    I've been thinking about the staff at Apple Rehab and what they must be going through right now. It'... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
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