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Crystal Brame's black Toyota Camry is the 2nd car on left in this crime scene photo taken by Gig Harbor police April 26. David Brame's maroon Camry is the 2nd car on right. (GIG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT)

Crystal's call to psychologist expressed fears for safety

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Crystal's fears had grown

Published September 23rd, 2003 - 3:01AM

The night before she was shot, Crystal Brame left a long message for her psychologist telling him she was "afraid for her safety, now more than ever," according to a Gig Harbor police investigation released Monday.

In David Brame's inbox, messages of support

Published June 14th, 2003 - 3:01AM

As word spread about his divorce, Tacoma Police Chief David Brame received encouragement from two members of his department and a retired police officer he didn't know.

E-mails show city officials discussed Brame earlier

Published June 12th, 2003 - 3:01AM

City officials discussed concerns about Tacoma Police Chief David Brame as early as two days before he fatally shot his wife and himself April 26.

'Pertinent' info found in Brame's apartment

Published May 8th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies found documents inside David Brame's Tacoma apartment that may be "pertinent" to an outside investigation into Brame's fatal shootings of his wife and himself.

Decline came quickly after initial optimism

Published May 4th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Crystal Brame defied the odds for one week, somehow clinging to life despite expectations she wouldn't survive even one night.

Crystal Brame, 35, dies Saturday, seven days after husband shot her

Published May 3rd, 2003 - 3:30AM

Crystal Brame, 35, died Saturday afternoon, a week after her husband, Police Chief David Brame shot her.

Service of blessing draws 100 to site of shooting

Published May 3rd, 2003 - 3:30AM

They huddled around roses, snapdragons, carnations and lilies, and they prayed.

Car wash donates take to Brame Children Fund

Published May 3rd, 2003 - 3:30AM

A Lakewood car wash will donate its proceeds from the weekend to a fund for the two children of David and Crystal Brame.

David Brame's funeral will be today in Tacoma

Published May 3rd, 2003 - 3:30AM

A funeral service for David Brame will be at 1 p.m. today at By His Word Christian Center, 10110 Aqueduct Drive E., Tacoma. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park.

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On April 26, 2003 Tacoma Police Chief David Brame fatally wounded his wife, Crystal, and then killed himself. The shootings still reverberate, and Tacoma reels from their impact.