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Wendi Traynor

Death by Force

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Joshua Ellis arraigned in the killing of Wendi Traynor in Milton
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In the fall of 2017, 25-year-old Wendi Traynor was starting a new chapter in her life. After ending a tumultuous two-year relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Ellis, she had moved back to her home state of Washington from Kentucky. She settled into a new apartment in Milton on November 1, 2017, eager for a fresh start. However, this new beginning was tragically cut short. On November 10, 2017, after not hearing from her for a week, Wendi's concerned father, uncle, and aunt entered her apar ...Read More
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  • KOMO: Charge: Ex-boyfriend killed Milton woman, 27, with gunshot to the head
  • thenewstribune: Milton homicide suspect turns himself in
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    Victim Details

    Wendi Traynor

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Milton

    WA

    2017-11-10

    25

    Wendi

    Traynor

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the details about Joshua Ellis' appeal and the subsequent plea deal? ... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
    I always find it so chilling when someone in such a volatile relationship doesn't get the protection... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
    It's been almost six years since Wendi Traynor's tragic death, and my thoughts go out to her family ... ...Read More
    12/03/2023
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