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Riley Pitts

Case from Goodlettsville, TN dated Jan 28, 2022

Victim Details

Name

Riley Pitts

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Goodlettsville

State

TN

Date Of Death

2022-01-28

Age At Death

6

First Name

Riley

Last Name

Pitts

Last Updated

06/20/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet town of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on January 28, 2022, claiming the life of 6-year-old Riley Pitts, a female student at Joelton Elementary School. The devastating event took place within the family's home on Greer Road, sending ripples of shock and sorrow through the community. Riley, along with her 13-year-old sister MaKayla Kleinert and their 32-year-old mother Barbara Pitts, became the victims of a violent act perpetrated by their father, 32-year ...

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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 (2)

I can't stop thinking about how the police dispatcher must have felt during that call with Travis. I... ...Read More
08/02/2024

It's so difficult to process the tragedy that befell the Pitts family. My heart aches especially for... ...Read More
07/25/2024

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