Casefile True Crime Case 335: Linda Brown
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Oct 25, 2025 A suburban tragedy unfolds as a young girl, Cinnamon, confesses to shooting her stepmother, Linda. The case spirals with shocking family dynamics and allegations of abuse. Initially presumed clear-cut, deeper investigations reveal a web of deceit involving Cinnamon's father, David. His attempts to implicate others and a murder-for-hire plot complicate the narrative. As secrets unravel, the true horrors of manipulation and violence come to light, forever altering the lives involved.
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Early Morning Discovery
- David returned home early morning to Patty holding the crying baby and reported Cinnamon had fired shots inside the house.
- Officers found Linda wounded in bed and Cinnamon missing, sparking the murder investigation.
Cinnamon Found In Doghouse
- Detectives found Cinnamon curled up inside a doghouse, vomiting and barely conscious with a suicide note in her hand.
- She admitted to shooting Linda and was taken to hospital after a massive overdose.
Insanity Plea Rejected
- The court rejected Cinnamon's insanity plea after psychiatric evaluations showed no psychosis but significant emotional turmoil.
- Judges concluded she was sane and sentenced her to 27 years to life with possible early release for good behaviour.
