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Dakota Tinkham

Case from Galesburg, IL dated Mar 16, 2016

Victim Details

Dakota Tinkham

Male

Galesburg

IL

2016-03-16

19

Dakota

Tinkham

07/09/2026

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Dakota Ryan Tinkham, a 19-year-old male from Galesburg, Illinois, tragically lost his life on March 16, 2016. Dakota was found unresponsive in his home on Emery Street, suffering from a gunshot wound. The incident was reported to the police as a possible robbery shortly before midnight. Upon arrival, the police discovered Dakota in a bedroom, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Dakota's death revealed that it was the result of a home invasion and robbery. Sev ...
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  • The Register-Mail: Outburst directed at murder defendants in Knox County Court
  • Journal Star: 7 arrested in Galesburg robbery and slaying appear before Knox County judge
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