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Woman found dead 2 miles off Boca Raton coast went to prison for killing her mother back in 2014
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman has been identified as 63-year-old Patricia Brennan.
A woman's body was found 2 miles off the coast of Boca Raton on Tuesday morning. The woman has been identified as 63-year-old Patricia Brennan. Further details about the circumstances of her death are available from local news sources.
Brennan had a notable past, having been to prison for a serious crime. For more information about this incident, readers can consult the original report from WPTV, which may provide additional context and details about Patricia Brennan and the events surrounding her death.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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