Dorothy Brinker

Murdered
Case Description
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Dorothy Brinker, a 36-year-old resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on March 6, 2023, due to a single gunshot wound to the left side of her chest. The incident occurred in the 6000 block of Oak Avenue on the east side of Indianapolis around 2 a.m..

The investigation revealed that Dorothy's husband, David Brinker Jr., 37, was involved in the shooting. According to a probable cause affidavit, David Brinker Jr. told police that the shooting was accidental and that he was trying to stop ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dorothy Brinker

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Indianapolis

    IN

    2023-03-06

    36

    Dorothy

    Brinker

    Yes

    12/10/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the case of Dorothy closely, and I'm disappointed by the lack of media coverage ... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
    Are there any cameras in the vicinity that may have captured Dorothy's last known location?... ...Read More
    01/21/2024
    I'm wondering if there is a GoFundMe set up for Dorothy's family. Can anyone provide more informatio... ...Read More
    11/12/2023
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