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Samantha Bentley

Death by Force
Case Description
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Samantha Bentley, a 16-year-old girl from West Sacramento, California, tragically lost her life on January 4, 2020. The incident occurred near the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail, just east of River City High School. Samantha was shot and killed during what authorities described as a marijuana deal gone wrong. Despite her family's assertions that she was not involved in the drug scene, police investigations revealed that the situation escalated into violence, leading to her untimely death.

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  • KTLA: 16-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in West Sacramento; 3 Teens Arrested: Police
  • KCRA: 3 minors in custody after shooting death of teen in West Sac, police say
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    Victim Details

    Samantha Bentley

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    West-sacramento

    CA

    2020-01-04

    16

    Samantha

    Bentley

    11/19/2025

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