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Janet Elaine Butler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Janet Elaine Butler, aged 56, tragically passed away on April 9, 2019, in Gordonsville, Virginia. Born on July 6, 1963, in Gordonsville, she was the daughter of the late James F. Lee and a member of the Solid Rock Gospel Church. Janet was also a founding member of Shining Hands, an organization dedicated to community service.

The circumstances surrounding Janet's death were particularly distressing. On April 9, 2019, authorities responded to a call at a residence on James Madison Highway ...Read More
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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Louisa authorities identify couple fatally shot in suspected murder-suicide
  • WTVR.com: Police identify deceased in Louisa murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Janet Elaine Butler

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Gordonsville

    VA

    2019-04-09

    56

    Janet

    Elaine Butler

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the community's response to Janet Butler's death. It's clear she was ... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    I just came across another detail about Janet's case that has really been sticking with me lately. I... ...Read More
    01/14/2023
    Did anyone else attend the vigil for Janet? I was there last night, and it really struck me how much... ...Read More
    01/01/2023
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