Madeline Elizabeth Maddie Bell was 15 and a sophomore at Terryville High School when she was killed on November 13, 2020, at the family home in Plymouth, Connecticut. Known for a dry sense of humor, membership on the cross country team, recent interest in boxing, and a goal of studying in Portugal, she was the oldest daughter of Owen and Naomi Bell and sister to two younger boys.

A 911 call from the residence that evening led police to find Madeline and her 7-year-old brother with gunshot wounds. Madeline was pronounced dead at the scene; her brother was flown to the hospital in critical condition. A third sibling was not home at the time.

Authorities arrested the children’s mother, 43-year-old Naomi Bell, who was charged with murder with special circumstances and criminal attempt to commit murder with special circumstances. Her public defender said she had recently been hospitalized twice for psychotic episodes; bond was set at $2.5 million.

If anyone has information about Madeline, her family, or the events that night, please share what you know.