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MaKayla Kleinert

Case from Goodlettsville, TN dated Jan 28, 2022

Victim Details

Name

MaKayla Kleinert

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Goodlettsville

State

TN

Date Of Death

2022-01-28

Age At Death

13

First Name

MaKayla

Last Name

Kleinert

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded, forever altering the lives of those who knew and loved 13-year-old MaKayla Kleinert. On the morning of January 28, 2022, the young female became a victim of a horrific act of violence that also claimed the lives of her mother and younger sister.

The devastating events began to unfold when MaKayla's stepfather, 32-year-old James Travis Pitts, contacted emergency services, making a chilling confession. He info ...

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Links to Additional Sources (8)

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WTVF: Four dead in apparent murder-suicide in Goodlettsville

WSMV Nashville: Goodlettsville family of 4 dead after father admits he ‘snapped’

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Forum Posts (3)

I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy has had on the local community. Losing MaKayla, ... ...Read More
09/15/2024

I've been following the news about this tragic situation in Goodlettsville, and it's just so painful... ...Read More
08/14/2023

I'm really struggling to wrap my head around this whole tragedy. MaKayla was just 13... I can't even... ...Read More
06/03/2023

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