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Regina Patterson Barnett

Death by Force
Case Description
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On June 15, 2023, in Sequatchie, Tennessee, 52-year-old Regina Ann Patterson Barnett was tragically killed in a murder-suicide orchestrated by her estranged husband, Gary Barnett. The incident also claimed the lives of Regina's daughter, Brittnee Nicole Perez, aged 33, and Brittnee's three children: Vanessa Nicole Perez, 11; Lilyana Perez, 6; and Nicholas Jaden Perez, 2.

Prior to the incident, Regina had expressed fear for her safety due to her husband's behavior. In December 2022, Gar ...Read More
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  • WDEF: TBI identifies six dead in Marion County murder-suicide - WDEF
  • WZTV: 'Broke our hearts:' Family member speaks for lone survivor of Marion County murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Regina Patterson Barnett

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Sequatchie

    TN

    2023-06-15

    52

    Regina

    Patterson Barnett

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the Sequatchie case with a heavy heart, and one thing that stands out to me is t... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
    I keep thinking about the role of community awareness and how crucial it is in situations like these... ...Read More
    07/18/2024
    I've been following this tragic case closely, and something that's been on my mind is the sheer numb... ...Read More
    10/28/2023
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