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Barbara J. Cruz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic Saturday morning, November 18, 2023, the life of a 77-year-old Caucasian woman, Barbara J. Cruz, was brought to a violent and sudden end in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. A dedicated nurse, grandmother, and a cherished friend to her children, she was at her older sister's home on Summer Street, providing care and companionship. The series of events that unfolded that morning were set in motion by a chilling phone call. A relative, who was speaking with Barbara, heard shouting in the backgr ...Read More
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  • Fall River Reporter: Bristol County DA: Rehoboth man, Tiverton woman dead in apparent murder suicide
  • NECN: Apparent murder-suicide under investigation in Rehoboth
    • Victim Details

    Barbara J. Cruz

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Rehoboth

    MA

    2023-11-18

    77

    Barbara

    J. Cruz

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I was reading through the tributes for Barbara Cruz, and it really got me thinking about the legacy ... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
    Did anyone else see the news about Barbara Cruz? I was really struck by the plans her family shared ... ...Read More
    09/28/2024
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