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Trevor Lawson

Case from Rusk, TX dated Nov 07, 2018

Victim Details

Trevor Lawson

Male

White / Caucasian

Rusk

TX

2018-11-07

18

Trevor

Lawson

06/22/2026

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Trevor Lawson, an 18-year-old male from Rusk, Texas, tragically died on November 7, 2018, from a gunshot wound. The incident led to a significant legal case involving two suspects, Cody Ray Roberts and Jontae Jamaile Johnson, both of whom were indicted on capital murder charges. The case has seen multiple developments, including a mistrial declared in 2022 due to issues with undisclosed digital evidence.

The investigation into Trevor Lawson's death began when Cherokee County deputies foun ...
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  • https://www.kltv.com: Two facing capital murder charges after shooting in Cherokee County
  • Jury finds Cody Roberts not guilty of capital murder in 2018 ... - KLTV
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