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Daylee Newman

Death by Force
Case Description
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Daylee Newman, a 17-year-old girl from Columbus, OH, tragically died on August 2, 2016. She was staying at the home of her boyfriend, 18-year-old Thomas P. Gutierrez, on Markison Avenue when the incident occurred. According to Gutierrez's brother, Andre Mehler, the shooting was accidental. Gutierrez was reportedly playing with a handgun when it discharged, fatally injuring Daylee.

The police investigation concluded that the shooting was accidental, and Thomas Gutierrez was indicted on one ...Read More
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  • NBC4i.com: 17-year-old girl dead in south Columbus shooting; boyfriend arrested
  • Family of murder suspect says shooting of 17-year-old girlfriend was accidental
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    Victim Details

    Daylee Newman

    Female

    Columbus

    OH

    2016-08-02

    17

    Daylee

    Newman

    11/17/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about the impact that this case must have had on Andre Mehler, Thomas's bro... ...Read More
    01/05/2023
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