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Donald Ray Boumans

Death by Force
Case Description
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Donald Ray Boumans, a 25-year-old male, tragically died on August 28, 2021, in Blanco, Texas. Boumans, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot by his stepfather, James Mayer Harris Jr., during a domestic disturbance. Harris, a 63-year-old attorney, claimed that Boumans had physically confronted him during an argument, leading Harris to shoot him in self-defense.

Following the incident, Harris was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He w ...Read More
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  • 12newsnow.com: Former Beaumont attorney charged in shooting death of stepson in Blanco County
  • KXAN Austin: Blanco County man charged with murder after ‘domestic disturbance’ with stepson
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    Victim Details

    Donald Ray Boumans

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Blanco

    TX

    2021-08-28

    25

    Donald

    Ray Boumans

    12/01/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the tragic case of Donald Ray Boumans, and something that's been bothering me is... ...Read More
    11/25/2024
    Was anyone else surprised by the outcome of Harris' trial? I'm trying to wrap my head around how the... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
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    06/18/2024
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