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Tardrick Fowler

Case from Austin, TX dated Jun 08, 2020

Victim Details

Tardrick “Trollie” Fowler Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Austin

TX

2020-06-08

19

Tardrick

Fowler

07/29/2026

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Tardrick 'Trollie' Fowler Jr., a 19-year-old African American male from Austin, Texas, tragically died on June 8, 2020. He passed away at the Super 8 Hotel along I-35 near East 290 in North Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, Fowler Jr. died by suicide while playing Russian roulette with a group of friends. However, his family has raised serious concerns about this conclusion, pointing to inconsistencies in witness statements and hotel security video footage.

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  • KEYE: Central Texas father calls for end to gun violence following shooting death of son
  • Austin American-Statesman: Family wants Austin police to reopen case into teen's death at motel party
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    Has anyone else looked into the video footage from the hotel? I understand there are concerns from T... ...Read More
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    I can't shake the feeling that something is off about the details surrounding Trollie's death. Has a... ...Read More
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