Barbara Daly Baekeland
American socialite (1921–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Barbara Daly Baekeland (September 28, 1921 – November 17, 1972)[1] was a wealthy American socialite who was murdered by her son, Antony "Tony" Baekeland.[2] She was the ex-wife of Brooks Baekeland, who was the grandson of Leo Baekeland, inventor of Bakelite plastic.
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Barbara Daly Baekeland | |
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Born | Barbara Daly (1921-09-28)September 28, 1921 Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | November 17, 1972(1972-11-17) (aged 51) Chelsea, London, England |
Cause of death | Murder by stabbing |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Socialite |
Known for | Being murdered by her son with whom she allegedly had an incestuous relationship |
Spouse | Brooks Baekeland (1940s - div. 1968) |
Children | Antony Baekeland (1946–1981) |
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She was murdered at her London home when her son Antony stabbed her with a kitchen knife, killing her almost instantly. Antony was found at the scene of the crime, and later confessed to and was charged with her murder.