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Brenda Kolbet

Death by Force
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On an otherwise ordinary Monday morning, August 15, 2016, the life of 45-year-old Brenda Kolbet was tragically cut short in Spokane Valley, Washington. A Caucasian female, Brenda had recently relocated from Idaho to be closer to her family, seeking a fresh start and a safe environment to raise her young son. That morning, as she was securing her 7-year-old son in his car seat, a black Dodge Dart pulled up, blocking her vehicle in the driveway. The driver was her estranged ex-boyfriend, Gilberto ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brenda Kolbet

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Spokane

    WA

    2016-08-15

    45

    Brenda

    Kolbet

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about little Cooper, Brenda's son, in all of this. It must be incredibly tr... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Brenda Kolbet and her brother, Daniel, and one aspect that's stick... ...Read More
    05/15/2024
    I can't get over how brave little Cooper was during this entire nightmare. It’s absolutely gut-wre... ...Read More
    11/08/2023
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