Probe launched into 2 deaths in Town of Plattekill
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- news12.comseen 25 Aug, 05:50description edited
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The Ulster County Sheriff's Office says a 66-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were found dead on Milton Turnpike.In a statement, Jen Metzger, the Ulster County executive, identified the victims as James and Melinda Brugger.
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- 23 Aug, 02:00Probe launched into 2 deaths in Town of Plattekill1 outlet
- 26 Aug, 14:20New York Leader Speaks Out After Hudson Valley Murder-Suicide2 outlets
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Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- news12.com02:00edited after publishing
In a statement, Jen Metzger, the Ulster County executive, identified the victims as James and Melinda Brugger.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- hudsonvalleycountry.com14:20first to report
A top official from the region is addressing the murder-suicide that involved two beloved Hudson Valley first responders.
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- wrrv.com26 Aug, 14:20their copy
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- wpdh.com10:23
A Hudson Valley man is facing a murder charge for the death of a 33-year-old woman. The tragic event happened not far from a murder suicide that took place just over a week ago, which police believe was also the result of domestic violence.