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On January 1, 2021, Messiah Dewayne Taplin, a four-year-old boy from Arlington, Texas, tragically lost his life after being shot in the head at an apartment complex. The incident occurred just after midnight as people were celebrating the New Year. Messiah was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as the victim.
The suspect in the case, 21-year-old Zantyler Foster-Hooks, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. According to police reports, Foster-Hooks was celebrating with ...Read More
The suspect in the case, 21-year-old Zantyler Foster-Hooks, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. According to police reports, Foster-Hooks was celebrating with ...Read More
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Messiah Dewayne Taplin
Male
Black / African American
Arlington
TX
2021-01-01
4
Messiah
Dewayne Taplin
11/08/2025
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Hey everyone, I've been following the case of little Messiah Dewayne Taplin, and something that's be... ...Read More
07/31/2023
07/31/2023
I’ve been following the case of little Messiah Dewayne Taplin, and my heart goes out to his family... ...Read More
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
