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Dakota Edward Kersey

Case from Ensley, FL dated Dec 18, 2019

Victim Details

Dakota Edward Kersey

Male

White / Caucasian

Ensley

FL

2019-12-18

16

Dakota

Edward Kersey

07/09/2026

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Dakota Edward Kersey, a 16-year-old male from Ensley, Florida, was found with a single gunshot wound to his head on December 18, 2019. The incident occurred at a trailer park located in the 9700 block of Grace Drive. Dakota was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, where he was pronounced brain dead on December 26, 2019, and subsequently taken off life support on December 28, 2019. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office ruled out suicide early in the investigation and focused on the poss ...
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    I’ve been following Dakota Kersey’s case, and it’s so difficult to digest the ... ...Read More
    11/24/2024
    I'm just devastated for Dakota's family and friends. I can't even imagine the pain they're going thr... ...Read More
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    I just read about Dakota's tragic case again, and I can't help but wonder about the impact this must... ...Read More
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