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King County Corrections Officer found dead at her home
The King County corrections community is mourning the loss of a dedicated colleague, Barbara Nettlebeck. Officer Barbara Nettlebeck, age 52, a Corrections Officer with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention was found dead at her residence in Pierce County on Friday, March 13, 2009. Her daughter, Bretta Hawkins, age 33, was found unconscious at the scene and later died of her injuries at Harborview Medical Center. Bretta Hawkins was a specialist for the Renton Police Department. Pierce County Sheriff's deputies have arrested Officer Nettlebeck's estranged husband in connection with the deaths.
"Barbara's death is a difficult loss for us," said the Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, Kathy Van Olst. "Barbara was with the Department for nine years. She was an excellent officer who was known for always treating those around her with the utmost respect and patience. Barbara was well-liked and respected by all of her colleagues. Words cannot adequately describe the sadness felt in our Department as a result of this tragedy."
Plans for a memorial service are being coordinated with the family and the Renton Police Department. This information will be made available when the details have been finalized.
The King County corrections community is mourning the loss of a dedicated colleague, Barbara Nettlebeck. Officer Barbara Nettlebeck, age 52, a Corrections Officer with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention was found dead at her residence in Pierce County on Friday, March 13, 2009. Her daughter, Bretta Hawkins, age 33, was found unconscious at the scene and later died of her injuries at Harborview Medical Center. Bretta Hawkins was a specialist for the Renton Police Department. Pierce County Sheriff's deputies have arrested Officer Nettlebeck's estranged husband in connection with the deaths.