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Sarah Montgomery

Case from Renton, WA dated Aug 22, 2003

Victim Details

Sarah Montgomery

Female

Renton

WA

2003-08-22

25

Sarah

Montgomery

07/07/2026

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On a tragic summer evening in Renton, Washington, the life of 25-year-old Sarah Montgomery was cut short. On August 22, 2003, what began as a night out with her husband, James Montgomery, ended in a violent argument that escalated with fatal consequences. Responding to a distressing 911 call from Sarah's mother at approximately 1:00 a.m., police arrived at the couple's home to a devastating scene.

Inside the residence, the argument had taken a horrific turn. James Montgomery, 28, had arme ...
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