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Karen Priester

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Vernon, Connecticut, a tragedy unfolded on October 28, 2022, that left a family and community in mourning. Karen Priester, a 60-year-old Black/African American woman, was found deceased in her home on Vinetta Drive. The discovery was made by Vernon police who were responding to a report of two untimely deaths at the residence.

Inside the home, authorities found Karen Priester alongside her 61-year-old husband, Anthony Priester. Both had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Karen (Green) Priester | All Faith Memorial Chapel
  • NBC Connecticut: Police Release Names of Husband and Wife Found Dead in Vernon
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    Victim Details

    Karen Priester

    Female

    Black / African American

    Vernon Rockville

    CT

    2022-10-28

    60

    Karen

    Priester

    11/05/2025

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