Event Brief
Aug 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM ET
Colorado teacher death: husband arrested after shifting story
By The BriefBrief
Lakewood police arrested Patrick Theodore “Ted” Barnett, 40, in connection with the death of his wife, Lindsey Barnett, 37, a Lakewood elementary school art teacher found dead in their shower with a neck wound. Investigators said evidence at the scene raised questions about Barnett’s account, after he called 911 shortly after 6 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2026.
WHO: Patrick Theodore “Ted” Barnett; Lakewood police
WHAT: Patrick Theodore “Ted” Barnett was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after his wife, Lindsey Barnett, was found dead at their home.
WHEN: Aug 13, 2026
WHERE: Lakewood, Colorado, USA
WHY: Barnett was arrested because investigators suspected he was responsible for his wife’s death, after evidence at the scene raised questions about his account of what happened.
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