Brandon proposed in the summer of 2023 at Big Cedar Lake in Slinger, Wisconsin — a place that holds special meaning for Rachel and her family. They exchanged vows on October 12, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. Rachel expressed her excitement for their future together, writing, “We can’t wait to share the next chapter of our love story surrounded by our friends and family!” Friends and relatives described Rachel and Brandon as inseparable. They shared a love of travel, the outdoors, and quiet evenings at home with their two dogs, Dash and Cedar. Tragically, their lives were cut short.
Just before midnight on October 6, a police officer noticed a vehicle stopped in Harvard, Illinois, with its hazard lights flashing. Upon approaching, the officer found the couple inside, both deceased. Initially, police issued an alert asking residents to stay sheltered due to the heavy police presence, but later confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the community. The Harvard Police Department identified the victims as Rachel Noel Dumovich, 29, and Brandon Peter Dumovich, 30, both from Sharon, Wisconsin. Each had sustained a single gunshot wound, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Harvard Police Chief Tyson Bauman told Fox News that the investigation is still ongoing.Continue reading…
