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Ian Austin

Case from Cookeville, TN dated Dec 07, 2019

Victim Details

Ian Austin

Male

White / Caucasian

Cookeville

TN

2019-12-07

10

Ian

Austin

07/15/2026

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In the small community of Cookeville, Tennessee, a heartbreaking story unfolded in the winter of 2019. Ten-year-old Ian Michael James Austin, a fourth-grade student at Cane Creek Elementary School, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Born on September 25, 2009, to Jamie Austin and Kayla Randolph, Ian was known for his bright smile and friendly, outgoing personality that could light up any room he entered.

The circumstances of young Ian's death were initially unclear, but the invest ...
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  • WZTV: 'You're not supposed to bury your children': Family says after 10-year-old took his life
  • Ian Austin, age 10 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been following Ian Michael James Austin’s story, and it just breaks my heart to think about w... ...Read More
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    I recently read about Ian Michael James Austin from Cookeville, and I can't help but think about the... ...Read More
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    I came across Ian's story and it really struck a chord with me. I can't help but think about how iso... ...Read More
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