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Barbara Brandt

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

    Barbara Brandt

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Cromwell

    CT

    2024-10-04

    81

    Barbara

    Brandt

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    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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