Beckettville

Beckettville
Neighborhood
Beckettville is located in Connecticut
Beckettville
Beckettville
Location in Connecticut
Beckettville is located in the United States
Beckettville
Beckettville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°23′35.34″N 73°28′21.44″W / 41.3931500°N 73.4726222°W / 41.3931500; -73.4726222
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyFairfield
RegionWestern CT
CityDanbury

Beckettville is a neighborhood in the City of Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. This section is located on the western side of Danbury, with Westville Avenue as its main thoroughfare. It is named after the Beckett family, former residents of the area.

2022 murders

On July 27, 2022, The area gained national attention when Sonia Lajo, strangled her three children, before committing suicide in the garden shed. The mayor of Danbury, Dean Esposito, issued a statement on the matter; “A truly horrible event occurred in our city yesterday and we mourn the tragic loss of life. In the coming days, mental health and counseling services will be provided through collaboration with the Danbury Public Schools and the City of Danbury. Our community grieves for the innocent lives taken from us. We will get through this together.” In the aftermath of the murders, a support group was open to help those struggling with their mental health in the immigrant community.

References

  1. ↑ "Beckettville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ↑ "Bulletin - Connecticut Historical Society". 1970. Archived from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Connecticut mother Sonia Loja left twisted note before killing three children". www.news.com.au.
  4. ↑ El-Bawab, Nadine. "3 children, mother found dead in apparent murder suicide: Police". ABC News.com. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Ryser, Rob (July 29, 2023). "After Danbury mom's 'horrific' suicide and killing of kids, immigrant leaders launch support effort". News-Times. Retrieved October 1, 2026.