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Gwen Bass-Kemp

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated May 11, 2023

Victim Details

Gwen Bass-Kemp

Female

White / Caucasian

Fort-lauderdale

FL

2023-05-11

70

Gwen

Bass-Kemp

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/13/2026

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Gwendolyn Bass-Kemp, a 71-year-old billing specialist for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, was tragically killed in a murder-suicide incident on May 11, 2023. The event occurred at her residence on the 1700 block of NW 27th Terrace in the Lake Aire neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bass-Kemp was shot and killed by her live-in boyfriend, Richard Kenneth McDonald, also 71 years old. The incident began when Bass-Kemp's son visited the house and was confronted by McDonald, who pulled ou ...
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  • WPLG: Details emerging in fiery tragedy, murder-suicide in Fort Lauderdale
  • Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue worker killed in suspected murder-suicide
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    Reflecting on this tragic case, I can't help but think about Gwendolyn Bass-Kemp's dedication to her... ...Read More
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