Linda A. Dickenson, aged 47, passed away on February 22, 2014, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Born on September 9, 1966, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley Dickenson. Linda worked at the Just 4 Kids Day Care in Green Bay, where she was beloved by the children and their parents. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother, remembered for her ability to bring joy and laughter to those around her.
The circumstances surrounding Linda's death were tragic.
On February 24, 2014, Green Bay Police discovered the bodies of Linda Dickenson and her companion, Jeffrey Fish, in their apartment on Bader Street. The investigation revealed that the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. According to the police, Jeffrey Fish shot Linda near the front door of their apartment before taking his own life with the same rifle in the bedroom. This incident was not the first time the police had been called to their residence; there had been several disturbances involving the couple since 2007, often related to alcohol.
The police investigation highlighted the history of domestic violence between Linda and Jeffrey. Despite multiple incidents, Fish had never been arrested, which meant that Linda had not received intervention services from local domestic violence support organizations. Linda's family had tried to intervene in the past, reporting that Fish had previously given her a black eye and threatened her with a gun. The tragic outcome of this relationship underscores the complexities and dangers of domestic violence situations, where leaving an abusive partner can be a difficult and dangerous decision.
No further arrests or litigations were reported following the incident, as the case was closed with the determination of murder-suicide. The community mourned the loss of Linda, a cherished daycare teacher and loving family member, and her death served as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those in need.
