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Samuel Anaya

Case from Midland, TX dated May 29, 2021

Victim Details

Samuel Anaya III

Male

Midland

TX

2021-05-29

19

Samuel

Anaya

07/17/2026

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Samuel Ricardo Anaya III, a 19-year-old male from Midland, Texas, tragically passed away on May 29, 2021. Samuel, also known as "Pops," was born and raised in Midland, Texas. He graduated from Midland Senior High School in May 2019. Samuel was a barber at 432 Hair Studio and an aspiring rap artist. He was known for his big heart, ambition, and dedication to his family and friends. Samuel was also a boxer at Midtown Soldiers and enjoyed playing basketball with his friends. He was baptized as a Ch ...
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    Did anyone else notice how tight-knit the music scene in Midland seems to be? It's just devastating ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the incredible support that Samuel Anaya's family has received from the ... ...Read More
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    It’s just so devastating to think about how much potential Samuel had. The fact that he was juggli... ...Read More
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