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Billy Don Ernest, a 43-year-old male from Gonzales, LA, tragically lost his life on January 26, 2019. His death was part of a series of shootings that claimed the lives of five individuals in Louisiana. The suspect, Dakota Theriot, was identified as the perpetrator of these heinous acts. Theriot, who was 21 years old at the time, was believed to have been involved in a domestic dispute that escalated into a deadly rampage. The victims included Billy Don Ernest, his daughter Summer Ernest, aged 2 ...Read More
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Billy Don Ernest
Male
White / Caucasian
Gonzales
LA
2019-01-26
43
Billy
Don Ernest
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the role of relationships in this tragic case. From what I've gathere... ...Read More
12/14/2024
12/14/2024
I just can't stop thinking about how Billy Don Ernest and his kids opened their home to a young man ... ...Read More
08/02/2023
08/02/2023
I’ve been following the Billy Don Ernest case closely, and one thing that sticks with me is how Da... ...Read More
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
