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Ryan Bennett

Case from Austin, IN dated Jan 21, 2011

Victim Details

Ryan Bennett

Male

White / Caucasian

Austin

IN

2011-01-21

4

Ryan

Bennett

07/19/2026

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In the small town of Austin, Indiana, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on January 21, 2011, claiming the life of four-year-old Ryan Bennett. The young boy, along with his two sisters, 14-year-old Jasmine Abbott and 9-year-old Katelynn Bennett, fell victim to a devastating act of violence perpetrated by their mother, Amanda Bennett. The incident, which stunned the quiet community, was ultimately ruled a triple murder-suicide by Indiana State Police.

The grim discovery was made after a co ...
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  • Austin still reeling after family found shot to death - WAVE 3
  • Austin Family Deaths Ruled Triple Murder-Suicide
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Ryan's teacher from preschool. Imagining how devastating it must ha... ...Read More
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