Joan Jefferson Bernard, age 62

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Lost to gun violence on August 27, 2019 in Keeling, Virginia.

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Neighbor says suspect in triple murder punched her in the arm
WSLS: Triple murder suspect on suicide watch, plus other takeaways from press conference
Aug 28: WVVA: Latest: Vigil held after Virginia triple slaying
Sheriff: Man charged in Pittsylvania triple murder on suicide watch
WSLS: Pittsylvania County man allegedly murdered his mother, sister and her child
GoDanRiver.com: UPDATE: 19-year-old suspect in triple homicide in Keeling in custody; he was naked when apprehended
Reaction is swift after triple murder arrest in Pittsylvania County
https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/manhunt-underway-for-armed-very-dangerous-19-year-old-wanted-for-killing-3-people-in-pittsylvania-county/
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-on-the-loose-in-keeling-area-in-pittsylvania-county/
Aug 27: https://www.nbc12.com: Report: Wife, child of minor league baseball player killed in Pittsylvania slayings
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