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Daxton Drake

Case from Branson, MO dated Jan 16, 2017

Victim Details

Daxton E. Drake

Male

White / Caucasian

Branson

MO

2017-01-16

22

Daxton

Drake

07/16/2026

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On January 16, 2017, a fatal confrontation occurred at a residence on Rainbow Drive in Branson, Missouri, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Daxton E. Drake. The violent incident stemmed from an interpersonal dispute involving a romantic rivalry. Drake was inside the home with a female companion when the suspect, identified as Dakota Claypole, entered the room armed with a handgun. The intrusion interrupted the pair, leading to an immediate and hostile exchange between the two men, who were b ...
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  • Branson Tri-Lakes News: Charges filed in Monday shooting death
  • Taney County man pleads guilty in deadly 2017 shooting - KY3
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