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Portsmouth Police Investigate "Unnatural Death" Save Email Print
Posted: 4:53 PM Jun 28, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:53 PM Jun 28, 2008
 Reporter: Michael Wooten
Email Address: Michael.Wooten@wsaz.com
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PORTSMOUTH, OHIO -- A family is trying to deal with the death of a loved one and police are trying to figure out just what happened.

Brenda Clark was found dead around 5:30 Friday night at her home in Portsmouth.

Police are investigating it as an unnatural death. Clark's body has been sent to columbus for an autopsy. She was 50 years old.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 15, 2008 at 01:33 PM
I know this is hard for everyone but the blame game is not the answer. Everyone Needs to stop and think about the kids
Posted by: Gossip needs to stop on Aug 9, 2008 at 08:01 AM
I believe some type of public notice should be issued as to the actual ruling,so the gossip and "assumptions & growing stories stop" There needs to be some sort of closure on this.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I knew Brenda and she was very loving and caring. I don't think she would kill herself. What happened to the investigation? I watch all kinds of shows on tv and if they really put the work in they can find out who did this. Don't let Brenda down, find out who did this!
Posted by: concerned on Jul 20, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I knew Brenda for about 17 yrs...she would NEVER do this to her children! A serious investigation needs to dig deep to get the REAL culprit charged. She was a loving mother who LIVED for her children...this is appalling that something like this is happening, that it is just shrugged off and accepted that 'she' did it. Who in the world shoots themselves in the chest? Unheard of from where I see it. A much closer look at the 'ideal' family picture needs to be done. I pray that whoever is responsible for this does get charged. Brenda would NEVER take her life in this manner, NEVER. Please, please, whoever knows anything, speak up for Brenda! R.I.P. my friend...I will see you on the other side;-)
Posted by: Suicide? or Murder!!!! on Jul 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM
This is unbelieveable to me. I have know Brenda for 20 years. I havent talked with her much in the last few years because i moved out of Portsmouth. I do know she loved her children, and would not take her live and leave them alone.I have never heard of anyone comitting suicide by shooting theirselve in the chest, and now it has been told she had 2 gunshots to the chest? I dont think so!!! How is that possible? Everyone on Charles street has known the torment Brenda has been thru over the years. Why has there been no word on the investigation? Why hasnt Brenda's side of the family been informed on details? Please everyone dont let Brenda down. We want answers!!! There are to many strange circumstances surrounding Brenda's death. If anyone knows something please step forward. Lets put Brenda's soul at rest.
Posted by: annonymous on Jul 15, 2008 at 07:05 PM
may you rest in peace Brenda U will B MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW U. WILL SEE U AGAIN IN THAT PROMISE LAND WHEN OUR WORK ON EARTH IS DONE. LOVE
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM
looks as if everyone has forgot about how brenda passed away....y is noone asking questions....its as if news channels and newspapers and of course the police have closed the doors and just assumed noone cared enough to ask questions
Posted by: A on Jul 2, 2008 at 08:21 AM
I agree with Anonymous. This was NOT a suicide or natural death. From what I've been told this was very much a MURDER. RIP Brenda. (She was my cousin)
Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 at 06:41 PM
we want answers...this was not a natural death or a suicide we all kno this...we wish the family was contacted...we keep calling and we get no call backs please someone help us to find who killed our mother,sister,aunt,friend....she was one of these to all who knew her..SHE WOULD NOT HAVE KILLED HERSELF...I WONT REST TILL THE PERSON OR PERSONS IS CAUGHT FOR THIS HERENDOUS TRAGEDY.....I LOVE U AUNT BREN AND I WILL KEEP MY PROMISE TO U...I WILL SEARCH FOREVER UNTIL JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED....
Posted by: mememe on Jun 30, 2008 at 03:00 PM
I gew up with her daughter and I fell really bad for what had happen to her mom. She was a nice, caring and friendly person. Once again I am so sorry for the family and friends of Brenda.
Posted by: Beth Ann on Jun 29, 2008 at 07:57 PM
My prayers go out to the family and friends. I hope they find out what happened to her.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:22 PM
It was my aunt and I really dont know what happened 2 her but she was a very good loving woman she will be missed but always in our hearts
Posted by: sad on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:20 PM
so sorry for this family,may god be with u during this terrible time.
Posted by: sara on Jun 28, 2008 at 11:12 PM
The loss of Brenda Clark is felt by so many she touched so many lives God bless and be with her family and friend
Posted by: YeradiCTJH on Jun 28, 2008 at 10:51 PM
She was the best person anyone could met.And had a heart of gold.This is like a big nightmare I wish I could wake up from.I Love You Bren!!
Posted by: Mandie on Jun 28, 2008 at 10:05 PM
my thoughts and prayers go out to Brendas family she was a really sweet person
Posted by: Queenmsat on Jun 28, 2008 at 08:25 PM
Rest In Peace Brenda! We will always love you and never forget you!!
Posted by: unknown on Jun 28, 2008 at 07:18 PM
i knew her she was such a sweet person my prayers go out to her family
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