William Petit
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William A. Petit Jr. (born September 24, 1956)[1] is an American former physician and politician. A Republican, he represented District 22 (Plainville and formerly part of New Britain) in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. A former physician, he was the sole survivor of the 2007 Cheshire home invasion, in which his wife and two daughters were murdered.
Quick Facts Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
William Petit | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 4, 2017 – January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Betty Boukas |
Succeeded by | Francis Cooley |
Personal details | |
Born | William Arthur Petit, Jr. (1956-09-24) September 24, 1956 (age 67) Southington, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Jennifer Hawke
(m. 1985; died 2007)Christine Paluf (m. 2012) |
Children | 3 (2 deceased) |
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