Brenda Palacios-Thur was 43 when she died from a gunshot wound in her Spokane, Washington home on January 18, 2016. Her husband, Dwayne K. Thurman, a military veteran and former reserve deputy, told investigators the shooting was accidental and said the firearm discharged while he was cleaning it. The Spokane County Medical Examiner initially ruled her death an accident.

Brenda’s children and other family members disputed that account and pursued further review, including hiring a private investigator. That effort led to a re-examination of the case and a later change in the manner of death to homicide by the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

Anyone who knew Brenda, saw or heard anything in Spokane around January 18, 2016, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.