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Murrain Hawkins

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Feb 21, 2015

Victim Details

Murrain Hawkins

Male

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

2015-02-21

13

Murrain

Hawkins

07/14/2026

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In a tragic incident on the night of February 21, 2015, 13-year-old Murrain Hawkins lost his life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The young male was babysitting when the unfortunate event unfolded. The boy's life was cut short by a fatal, accidental shooting.

The circumstances surrounding the death point to a case of negligence. Adonis Forbes, a 25-year-old man, and his wife had gone out for their anniversary, leaving their children in the care of Hawkins. They decided to return to their home ...
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  • PEOPLE.com: Louisiana Father Accidentally Shoots, Kills 13-Year-Old Babysitter
  • Man charged with negligent homicide for accidental shooting death ...
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